Why It’s All Snake Oil – And That May Be OK

Learn how to critically evaluate security products and their claims, distinguishing between genuine capabilities and empty promises. Explore computer science theorems to understand the limitations of certain security solutions. The course covers topics such as automata, the Travelling Salesman Problem, proof by contradiction, and the Halting Problem. The teaching method involves a historical perspective on exploitation and theoretical concepts to equip learners with the skills to ask the right questions when assessing security vendors. This course is designed for individuals interested in cybersecurity, particularly those involved in evaluating and purchasing security products for organizations.