Intro to Neurosecurity

Infosec meets brain-machine interface! Direct brain-machine interface (BMI) has moved from science fiction to daily fact, and a new frontier of Infosec is emerging: neurosecurity. Invasive and non-invasive BMIs now augment operators in many walks of life. Entirely new attack surfaces are therefore available to be exploited by malicious cyber-criminals, making the security of these devices of paramount importance, and not a consideration to be ignored until these attacks have already occurred. This presentation will chronicle and categorize present and near-future threats, known and potential countermeasures, and cut through hyperbole and sensationalism to expose and discuss the reality of the emerging neurosecurity landscape.