Grey Science: Bridging Academic and Underground Cybersecurity Research

Explore the intersection of academic and non-academic cybersecurity research in this 19-minute conference talk from USENIX Enigma 2019. Delve into the concept of "Grey Science" as Anita Nikolich from Illinois Institute of Technology discusses the parallels between traditional scientific disciplines and the cybersecurity community. Examine the challenges and opportunities in bridging the gap between formal academic research and the valuable contributions of amateur researchers and underground security experts. Learn about the differences in incentives, publication methods, and cultural barriers that hinder collaboration. Discover potential solutions for creating feedback loops and fostering cooperation between diverse groups of researchers, including examples from voting security, DIY biology, and AI. Gain insights into how academic conferences, journals, and government initiatives can play a role in bringing together different perspectives to address critical security and privacy issues.