What if we treated cybersecurity incidents like epidemiologists handle pandemics?

We reimagine cybersecurity through the lens of epidemiology, exploring how digital outbreaks mimic viral contagions. Using the investigative framework “What do we think, what do we know, what can we prove?”, you’ll learn to cut through the chaos of an incident and communicate effectively under pressure.

From patient zero to zero-days, we’ll uncover strategies for early detection, containment, and mitigation, equipping you with a fresh mindset for tackling cybersecurity crises. Whether you’re dealing with public health or public WiFi, this talk will help you stay cool, focused, and communicative when the digital flu hits your network.

No hazmat suit required (but encouraged).

Key Takeaways:

* Apply an epidemiologist's mindset to cybersecurity incidents—using lessons from disease outbreaks to improve digital threat response.

* Frame threat intelligence and incident response through “digital epidemiology”, leveraging early detection, layered containment, and long-term resilience strategies.

* Use the investigative approach “What do we think, know, and prove?” to enhance attribution, forensics, and decision-making under pressure.

* Communicate threat evolution and response strategies more effectively, using a shareable metaphor that bridges technical and non-technical teams.

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