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Hack the Planet! What Movies can Teach Us about InfoSec

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This conference talk from NDC Security explores how the movie industry has portrayed information security, hacking, and cybersecurity concepts throughout its 100+ year history. Join Simon Painter on a cinematic journey examining both profound and ridiculous depictions of technology in film. Discover how the Jurassic Park dinosaur incident could have been prevented with basic security measures, learn which movie portrays hacking most accurately, and be surprised by cinema's first-ever depicted hacker. The presentation also analyzes a 90s cyber-thriller that confuses websites with executables and demonstrates how villains throughout film history could have been unbeatable with proper password policies. Grab some popcorn and explore the intersection of Hollywood and information security in this entertaining 56-minute talk from NDC Security in Oslo, Norway.

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Hack the Planet! What Movies can Teach Us about InfoSec - Simon Painter - NDC Security 2025

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