[NOT FILMED] How storytelling made me a better infosec professional

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Presented at BSidesLondon 2017 by

Javvad Malik

Lights, camera, action… just three words can conjure up images, build anticipation, and set the scene. But what do the words information security, IT security, hacking, or <cough> cyber security </cough> conjure up in the mind of the masses? Why do people think of hoodie-wearing, basement dwelling geeks? Why do charlatans or ill-informed marketers seem to get quoted by the media instead of those who really know their stuff? You’re security pros’ the guys doing the work, the ones who understand the risks, and the impact of exploits. Yet that’s not the narrative that echoes. It’s the narrative of marketing departments, clueless armchair academics, ill-informed journalists, or worse still, conferences organised by professional conference organisers, or charlatans looking to make money by milking the security industry. Come with me on a journey of self-discovery where it’s possible to rise above the noise. I’ll be sharing tips on what worked for me, and how you can apply it to your daily work. It’s time to take back control of the narrative. If I can do it, you can, and find immense wealth, good fortune, peer admiration, and career growth.* *possibly