2026-05-07 –, Main Stage
Hearing the first time about cybersecurity is exciting! You will learn how to hack things and learn how to defend against hackers. Red team, blue team and even purple team, but no one has told me that I will become more aware of security, or rather, become more aware of the lack of security in my surroundings. This awareness can grow into something much more than just being aware – “being paranoid”.
This lightning talk has the objective to bring this topic to light. It is a topic not often talked about, but it is a matter most people, that work or are in contact with (cyber)security, have experienced. The extend can vary and the impact can be visible or invisible. One might share in their close family and friend circle how passphrases are better than passwords and easier to remember while others might force them to use password managers, MFA, backups of the previous two, VPN connections 24/7 and so on.
The golden middle way is to adapt enough awareness to not fall into security traps while not becoming paranoid over the smallest things. It is difficult to balance, but by bringing this topic to light, a certain self-reflection should hopefully spark in the participants. Where do they find themselves on this scale between care-free and paranoid?
The human factor continues to play an important role in not only awareness, but in the realm of cybersecurity. Being able to position oneself and others on this scale can be crucial when it comes to determining how to convey a message. A security mindset is something we can work towards and expand together to create a secure and healthy environment.
Denim Latić is working as a security analyst and part of the CSIRT for Fondation Restena, the NREN of Luxembourg.
Cybersecurty is an ever-evolving field and so, he embarks on a perpetual journey to do his best to be able to face new and old threats in the cyberspace. Furthermore, he is enthusiastic about raising awareness on cybersecurity related issues to both small and large audiences.