Cybersecurity Is Like Soccer

Speaker(s): John Stoner (@1MrStoner) Audience: Everyone (Novice though Expert) Description: I propose that a lot of folks have trouble wrapping their head around all the problems in Cybersecurity, so I love bringing in some analogies. As a soccer fanatic, this talk seems natural to me. Are you a striker for Man City (A red teamer on a fortune 25)? Or are you a youth academy product (intern) playing for Bradford City (a small start-up)? Are you a specialist (wide speedy winger – Adama Traoré) or an all-around generalist (James Milner)? Are you Man City, and spend any amount for the right talent, or do you rely on your youth academy and train up the junior folks? Let’s dive into the tackle and have some fun on the pitch, try not to get yellow carded! Bio: Mr. Stoner is a CISSP certified professional with over 21 years of experience in the US Intelligence Community (USIC), defense sector, and national security industry with 11+ in cybersecurity. He is a cybersecurity specialist looking for an impactful role across verticals, or serving multiple clients. Experienced in Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), cyber counterintelligence (CI), SIGINT, Defense Industrial Base (DIB) cyber engagements, NIST 800-171 & 800-53, Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) analysis, Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC). He is a US Soccer D level licensed coach and has been involved with soccer since the age of 5.