Showing posts with label may the 4th. Show all posts
Showing posts with label may the 4th. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

What Star Wars Taught Me About Information Security

Information Security

A belated May the 4th to all of you Star Wars Fans out there! If you’ve never seen Star Wars: a New Hope, then beware: Spoilers ahead (also, you should go watch that.  Seriously, go now.  We can talk after).  Obviously, one of our favorite topics here at HackerAttacker is security in all its shapes and forms.  We’ve talked about various hackers, how to hack the government, and even how hacking is like picking a lock.  One thing that I never really take into consideration, however, is how much security is thrown in our faces throughout pop culture.  I’m not just talking about advanced techniques seen in movies like Mission Impossible or James Bond; I’m talking about popular culture both old and new.  Specifically, how Star Wars taught me more about information security than most any actual course or class ever could.