In this talk, I will speak to my own story of PTSD – from military service in Afghanistan to a very unique medical trauma – and how it has shaped not just my life, but my work in cybersecurity. Principally, cybersecurity has offered a haven for myself cognitively and emotionally - and I feel that I am not alone in finding peace and solace in our field. In providing this overview, I will touch on various points that we as a community can embrace to better understand and support those in our midst who may also suffer from such a condition.

By Joe Slowik

Full abstract and materials: https://www.blackhat.com/us-18/briefi...