Meet the Feds: OODA Loop and the Science of Security

Architecture and Background

James Christy: PANEL: Meet the Feds: 'OODA Loop and the Science of Security Abstract: The OODA Loop theory was conceived by Col John Boyd, AF fighter pilot.

Vulnerability Analysis

He believed that a pilot in a lethal engagement that could Observe, Orient, Decide, and Act (OODA) before his adversary had a better chance to survive.

Exploitation and Demonstrations

He considered air combat an art rather than a science.

Remediation and Defensive Strategies

John Boyd proved air combat could be codified; for every maneuver there is a series of counter maneuvers and there is a counter to every counter. Today, successful fighter pilots study every option open to their adversary and how to respond. This panel's focus is on the government efforts to try to get inside the cyber adversary's OODA Loop and survive another type of potential cyber lethal engagement.