Chinese HackersChinese HackersTyler McGough & Douglas EdmonsonTyler McGough & Douglas Edmonson

Outline

Introduction

Cultural Aspects

Strategies and Organization

The New Human Wave

The Effect on Us

Conclusion

Introduction

Why should you care?

Recent News

White House

Think Tanks

Cultural Aspects

Patriotism

Organized groups

Fight for China’s benefit

Government competitions

Organization And Strategies

Organized by skill level

Elite - Researchers and developers

Hackvatist - Organizations

"Script kitties" - The general population

Stockpile “Zero-Day” attacks

Provide tools for the masses

THe New human wave

Technology vs Numbers

Traditionally results in large loss of life

Adds effectiveness

Massive DDoS

Greater chance of success.

The Effect On Us

Even the best defenses can be broken

Cyber warfare and espionage

Growing the negative connotation of Hackers

Jobs

Conclusion

China poses a real threat

The U.S. needs more talented individuals

Questions ?Questions ?