031. A Month in Review (Aug ’19): Security Conference Controversy!

Introducing our new monthly podcast updating you with the latest cybersecurity news, we kick off ‘A Month in Review’ with some security conference controversy! Our Technical Director Holly Grace Williams discusses the BSides Twitter battle about corporate involvement and the controversial talk Crown Sterling presented at Blackhat. Key points: 1’00 The benefits of security conferences 4’29 The ‘Twitter battle’ about corporate involvement at BSides 11’17 Corporate sponsorship for corporate talks 13’34 A controversial "Sponsored Session" at BlackHat 22’26 Vetting sponsored talks and audience participation 23’49 The fallout following BlackHat's "Sponsored Sessions" 29’34 An very brief intro to Cryptography and Quantum How do you think conferences should handle corporate sponsorship? Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @secarma or email us at [email protected] Download on iTunes: apple.co/2Ji61Ek Listening time: 37 minutes Hosted by: Holly Grace Williams, Technical Director at Secarma