Stories from a Tor Developer - Operating a Global Anonymity Network
Ekoparty Security Conference via YouTube
Overview
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Explore the real-world challenges and political complexities of operating the Tor anonymity network through personal stories from co-founder Roger Dingledine in this 44-minute conference keynote. Learn how Tor works and understand the importance of distributed trust while discovering the behind-the-scenes experiences of supporting a global network used by everyone from political dissidents to national security analysts. Gain insights into the practical aspects of educating law enforcement and governments about privacy and end-to-end encryption, including specific anecdotes about international incidents and unexpected consequences. Discover the broader political conflicts surrounding online anonymity and privacy rights worldwide, while hearing firsthand accounts of attempts to compromise the network's integrity. Understand the operational realities of maintaining critical privacy infrastructure and the ongoing efforts to teach global audiences about digital anonymity and security.
Syllabus
Stories from a Tor dev - Roger Dingledine
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Ekoparty Security Conference