Reasonable Regs vs Red Tape: How Should Governments Tackle the Cyber Intrusion Market

This 40-minute Black Hat briefing explores how governments are responding to the growing commercial market for advanced spyware and cyber intrusion tools. Learn about the UK and French governments' Pall Mall Process, an international initiative launched in February 2024 that brings together states, industry, and civil society to establish frameworks for responsible behavior in the cyber intrusion sector. Discover the balance between legitimate uses of these technologies and the necessary safeguards to prevent human rights abuses and threats to national security. Benjamin Walden, Head of Proliferation Policy at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, shares outcomes from consultations with industry stakeholders, governments, academics, and civil society representatives about best practices for responsible activity in this market. Understand what the Pall Mall Process means for cybersecurity professionals and how to participate in shaping the future of cyber intrusion tool regulation.