Cyber by any Other Name Would Smell as Insecure: The Language of Security - Jessica Barker

The language of security is something which divides and delights us. ‘Cyber’ is rejected and ridiculed as a buzzword by many in the industry whilst being increasingly embraced by the media, the public and the Board. If it works for the people we are desperately trying to reach, does it really matter if you don’t like it and it had an altogether different meaning 20 years ago? And, when we look at the lexicon of security, aren't there far more damaging terms which we use without hesitation? In this talk I will unpick the language of security, to encourage debate about terms we take for granted and ones we love to hate. The aim of this talk is to explore whether definitions matter, with the hope of breaking down some barriers in communication.