Fairy Tales and Firewalls: Bridging Myths with Modern Security

19/11/2024 48 min Episodio 199
Fairy Tales and Firewalls: Bridging Myths with Modern Security

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Cybersecurity is complicated; weird acronyms, massive risks and arcane skills. How do we teach or learn about cybersecurity in human ways?In this episode of SecureTalk, host Justin Beals is joined by cybersecurity researcher Luca Viganò to discuss his innovative approach to demystifying cybersecurity concepts using fairy tales. Luca shares his passion for making cybersecurity accessible to both experts and the general public by employing storytelling techniques. Key topics include multifactor authentication, explained through 'Cinderella' and password security inspired by 'Alibaba and the 40 Thieves.' Luca's insights are based on his acclaimed article 'Cyber Security of Fairy Tales.' This episode provides a fresh perspective on engaging non-expert stakeholders and underlines the importance of a social-technical approach to cybersecurity.00:00 Introduction to SecureTalk00:34 Host's Background and Passion for Storytelling03:07 Introducing Luca Vigano04:49 Luca's Journey in Cybersecurity06:47 The Power of Storytelling in Teaching Security08:10 Fairy Tales and Cybersecurity18:43 Cinderella and Multi-Factor Authentication34:06 Alibaba and the 40 Thieves: Lessons in Security40:30 Show vs. Tell in Security Education44:39 Future Work and ConclusionArticle: Luca Viganò, The cybersecurity of fairy tales, Journal of Cybersecurity, Volume 10, Issue 1, 2024, tyae005, https://doi.org/10.1093/cybsec/tyae005

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