Engage with local scientists as they discuss their latest research and discoveries in a friendly, inviting environment. These lectures address hot topics on the first Monday of every month, in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater. Stay for a special noon documentary showing.
The Sharp Minds lecture is free with general admission or a Senior Monday ticket. This event is not included with the Annual Explorer Pass.
Data-Driven Security: Phishing, Scams, and Hackers for Hire
As more of our world moves to the Internet, cybersecurity becomes an issue that affects everyone. Though the cloak and dagger media depiction of cybersecurity may be exaggerated, the reality is that security is in part a constant cat and mouse game, with attackers who are trying to wreak havoc on one side and defenders on the other side, trying to protect users.
At this Sharp Minds, we'll dive into the realities of the world of cybersecurity. We'll talk about historical precedence and how we got to the world we are in today, and where some of the biggest future threats are. We'll also chat about how copious amounts of data can be used to help improve security decisions (including hilarious and counterintuitive outcomes), and finally what this means for YOU as a person existing on today's Internet.
About the Speaker
Ariana Mirian works as a security researcher and co-founder at BeeSafe AI, where she aims to stop fraud before it reaches end users. Prior to BeeSafe, she worked as a senior security researcher at Censys, and also received her PhD from UC San Diego, where her thesis focused on answering the question: how can we use large scale measurement and analysis to better prioritize security processes? When not geeking out about Internet Measurement and security, Ariana is also an avid aerialist and birder.
Cybersecurity has become a concern for everyone as more of daily life moves online. While media portrayals may dramatize it, the reality is an ongoing struggle between attackers trying to cause harm and defenders working to keep systems and users safe.
