[KEYNOTE]: The People vs. The Tools: Why Can't We All Just Get Along?

A plethora of shiny new tools and techniques for solving complex problems are making headlines today with mixed reactions from the crowd.  Popular news regularly mentions AI, blockchain, metaverse, and other terms that were previously jargon – intended for use by professionals!  Everyone has an opinion on the integration of these tools into our world. How do we determine who/what can be trusted to do what?  This presentation will discuss some of the issues facing the roll-out of new tools and approaches in our rapidly evolving digital landscape with a focus on reverse engineering and data science.

About the Presenter: Kara Nance

Kara Nance, PhD, is CEO at SecurityWorks LLC where is responsible for meeting specialized technology needs of cybersecurity clients. She is co-author of “The Ghidra Book: The Definitive Guide” and regularly conducts training on the evolution of the reverse-engineering tool since its release as an open-source product by the NSA at RSA 2019. A computer science professor before transitioning to government and industry, she served as a Senior-Executive Advisory Board member for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and as a Board Member of the Honeynet Project for many years.  She is a frequent speaker and author on cybersecurity and enjoys building Ghidra extensions in her spare time.