Locknote: Conclusions and Key Takeaways from Black Hat USA 2022

Explore the complexities of software, hardware, and IoT devices, and how they impact cybersecurity, from errors and attacks to social and business implications, and the need for innovation and education.

Key takeaways
  • Complexity of software is increasing, leading to more errors and attacks.
  • attackers are increasingly using complex techniques like code reuse and polymorphism.
  • Cybersecurity is not just a technical issue, but also a business and social issue.
  • The complexity of systems makes them less secure over time.
  • Complexity is not just a problem for software, but also for hardware and IoT devices.
  • The pace of technological change is outpacing the ability of security professionals to keep up.
  • The increasing complexity of technology is leading to a rise in advanced persistent threats (APTs).
  • There is a need for more research into the application of security research to innovation.
  • The complexity of systems is making it harder to identify and fix bugs.
  • The increasing complexity of technology is making it harder for security professionals to understand what is happening on their networks.
  • Complexity is not just a problem, but also an opportunity for innovation.
  • There is a need for more discussion about the social and business implications of cybersecurity.
  • Complexity is not just a technical issue, but also a problem that requires a broader perspective.
  • There is a need for more education and training for security professionals to keep up with the pace of technological change.
  • Complexity is not just a problem for security professionals, but also for non-technical people.
  • There is a need for more research into the application of security research to innovation.
  • The increasing complexity of technology is making it harder for security professionals to communicate with each other.