by Dr. Chris Veltsos, CISSP
(ISC)² Security Congress wrapped up four weeks ago. The event sported world-class keynotes and also had many great sessions. This article shares some reflections on Captain Sully’s keynote, and his message to all of us information security professionals.
A Perfect Fit for Cybersecurity
The opening keynote at the 2019 (ISC)² Security Congress could easily be mistaken for a figure larger than life. Captain Sully’s story is one of calm in the face of chaos, with the result being that everyone on board that fateful flight was able to get out alive. As some of the exchanges between the pilots and the control tower resonated through the speakers, the mood was tense, as if all of us in the room suddenly found ourselves in the cockpit. However, Captain Sully’s message wasn’t focused on the failure of the technical equipment — as most engines would fail when hit by a flock of Canada geese — and instead focused on the importance of education and training, keeping cool and communicating well during a crisis, and the value of debriefings. More on this in a bit.
This cybersecurity conference keynote wasn’t about technology per se, yet it was such a perfect fit for what information security professionals are facing today. We have complex, interdependent systems and controls, and yes, it is highly likely that these systems or controls are going to fail, with potentially disas ..
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