Own Your Online World: Protecting Privacy and Rights with Confidence
Room A | Wed 21 Jan 11:40 a.m.–12:25 p.m.
Presented by
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Gyle dela Cruz
@https://infosec.exchange/@GyledC
@GyledC
Gyle has been in tech-focused jobs for more than two decades. She pivoted to an IT career in the early 2000s and specialised in cyber security a decade later. She received her Graduate Certificate in Incident Response from the SANS Institute and her master’s in cyber security – Digital Forensics from UNSW Canberra. Her focus is on DFIR (Digital Forensics and Incident Response) and threat response areas (blue team related work) but adopts an adversarial mindset (red team) to further understand the different types of threats and attacks. She was part of the first cohort of Project Friedman, which is an initiative by WomenSpeakCyber and AWSN to produce more conference-ready women speakers. She contributes to the infosec community by volunteering for different community-based organisations, mentoring others and advocating for diversity, inclusivity, and better mental health support for everyone in the community. At work, she currently leads a team of committed and diverse cyber defenders.
Gyle dela Cruz
@https://infosec.exchange/@GyledC
@GyledC
Gyle has been in tech-focused jobs for more than two decades. She pivoted to an IT career in the early 2000s and specialised in cyber security a decade later. She received her Graduate Certificate in Incident Response from the SANS Institute and her master’s in cyber security – Digital Forensics from UNSW Canberra. Her focus is on DFIR (Digital Forensics and Incident Response) and threat response areas (blue team related work) but adopts an adversarial mindset (red team) to further understand the different types of threats and attacks. She was part of the first cohort of Project Friedman, which is an initiative by WomenSpeakCyber and AWSN to produce more conference-ready women speakers. She contributes to the infosec community by volunteering for different community-based organisations, mentoring others and advocating for diversity, inclusivity, and better mental health support for everyone in the community. At work, she currently leads a team of committed and diverse cyber defenders.
Abstract
Digital rights are increasingly under threat, from platforms that quietly change their terms of service to the constant data collection hidden behind “accept” buttons. For individuals, these pressures can feel abstract and overwhelming. Yet the same tools used in cyber security can be adapted to help us defend our own rights online.
This talk introduces threat modelling as a practical framework for understanding how everyday online behaviours, from oversharing on social media to simply relying on the protection provided by different platforms can expose our private lives, affect our autonomy, and even our buying behaviours. We’ll look at how practices from personal cyber defence can be applied to protect our digital rights, including identifying your most valuable assets, recognising the likely threats, and putting in place strategies to reduce risks without giving up participation in digital life.
Drawing on real-world cases and relatable examples, the presentation will provide actionable steps that anyone can take to better protect their digital rights. Whether it’s tweaking privacy settings, diversifying platforms, or building habits of critical awareness, you’ll leave with concrete skills to safeguard your online presence.
In a time when deceptive practices and digital lock-ins are on the rise, actively using all the tools and techniques to help protect and defend our online activities is a must!
Digital rights are increasingly under threat, from platforms that quietly change their terms of service to the constant data collection hidden behind “accept” buttons. For individuals, these pressures can feel abstract and overwhelming. Yet the same tools used in cyber security can be adapted to help us defend our own rights online.
This talk introduces threat modelling as a practical framework for understanding how everyday online behaviours, from oversharing on social media to simply relying on the protection provided by different platforms can expose our private lives, affect our autonomy, and even our buying behaviours. We’ll look at how practices from personal cyber defence can be applied to protect our digital rights, including identifying your most valuable assets, recognising the likely threats, and putting in place strategies to reduce risks without giving up participation in digital life.
Drawing on real-world cases and relatable examples, the presentation will provide actionable steps that anyone can take to better protect their digital rights. Whether it’s tweaking privacy settings, diversifying platforms, or building habits of critical awareness, you’ll leave with concrete skills to safeguard your online presence.
In a time when deceptive practices and digital lock-ins are on the rise, actively using all the tools and techniques to help protect and defend our online activities is a must!