When Do We Get to Play On Easy Mode

Explore the persistent challenges facing cybersecurity professionals in this keynote presentation that examines why the industry continues to grapple with recurring problems despite technological advances. Discover how the accumulation of legacy systems creates an ever-expanding security burden while new technologies constantly emerge, requiring professionals to maintain expertise across an increasingly complex landscape. Learn about the need to critically evaluate current assumptions and incentive structures that perpetuate these cycles of difficulty. Gain insights into potential approaches for breaking free from repetitive problem-solving patterns and creating more sustainable security practices. Understand the speaker's perspective on industry-wide changes needed to reduce the constant struggle of keeping pace with evolving threats and technologies. Consider strategies for challenging established norms and creating systemic improvements that could finally provide cybersecurity professionals with more manageable working conditions.