From Deception to Connection: Exploring the Ethical Dimensions of Cybersecurity | A Conversation About Cyber Deception and the Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge with Rob Black and Marco Ciappelli | Redefining CyberSecurity with Sean Martin

Guests: 

Rob Black, Director at UK Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge [@Cyber912_UK]

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-black-30440819/

Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast

On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli

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Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]

On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/sean-martin
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Episode Notes

In this thought-provoking episode of the Redefining CyberSecurity podcast, host Sean Martin engages in a deep conversation with guests Rob Black and Marco Ciappelli about the challenges and complexities of cybersecurity. The discussion revolves around the need to define the ultimate goal of cybersecurity and the potential impact on society, privacy, and human connection. They raise important questions about what it means to be a responsible cyber actor, exploring the clash between freedom of speech and content control.

The trio discuss the difficulty of finding a balance between preventing harm and protecting fundamental rights.

Deception emerges as a fascinating topic, with the conversation digging into the potential of using deceptive tactics to deter and disrupt cyber attackers. They ponder the ways in which attackers' decision-making can be influenced and their experiences manipulated to make it more challenging for them to succeed.

The conversation also takes a philosophical turn, contemplating the existential threat posed by AI and the metaverse. They explore the potential loss of authentic human connection in a virtual world and the implications for society.

Throughout the episode, they emphasize the importance of taking a comprehensive and strategic approach to cybersecurity, going beyond technology and considering psychological, social, and ethical factors. This conversation challenges conventional notions of cybersecurity and urges listeners to consider the broader implications and ethical dilemmas inherent in the digital realm.

Get ready for some thought-provoking insights that will surely encourage you to further explore the complexities of cybersecurity and its impact on society.

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Resources

UK Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge (Website): ukcyber912.co.uk

The Tularosa study: An Experimental Design and Implementation to Quantify the Effectiveness of Cyber Deception (2019) Ferguson-Walter et al, Proceedings of the 52nd Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences 2019: https://hdl.handle.net/10125/60164

Friend or Faux: Deception for Cyber Defence, (2017) Ferguson-Walter K, LaFon D, Shade T in Journal of Information Warfare (2017) 16.2 28-42: https://www.jinfowar.com/journal/volume-16-issue-2/friend-or-faux-deception-cyber-defense

Design Thinking for Cyber Deception (2021) - Ashenden D, Black R, Reid I and Henderson S, Proceedings of the 54th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences 2021: https://hdl.handle.net/10125/70853

Cyber Security: Using Cyber Deception to Fight Off Our Attackers — Who is Our End of Level Boss? (Article): https://medium.com/@rob_black/cyber-security-using-cyber-deception-to-fight-off-our-attackers-who-is-our-end-of-level-boss-c6d2697eada

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