Fireside Chat: Chilling Effects on Security Research

For many years, security researchers, infosec experts, and hackers have faced negative consequences such as legal threats and prosecution for simply doing their jobs. These so-called “chilling effects” have reached near-mythical status, and the level of understanding of potential risks varies throughout the tech policy community. Please join us for a discussion of the hazards that security researchers face, and a dissection of the myths, facts, and norms that exist around their work.

Discussion will begin promptly at 5 PM and be followed by a short reception.

Featuring:

Jen Ellis, VP of Community and Public Affairs, Rapid7

Josh Goldfoot, Principal Deputy Chief (Acting), Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section, Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice

Katie Moussouris, Founder and CEO, Luta Security

Joseph Lorenzo Hall, Chief Technologist, Center for Democracy & Technology (moderator)