Reclaim Tech: A Community Movement
Janet Vertesi, Andy Hull
DEF CON 33 · Day 1 · Main Stage
In an era defined by perpetual digital and sociopolitical upheaval, Rebecca Miller, a seasoned cyber risk analyst and CISSP instructor, delivered a compelling talk at DEF CON, challenging attendees to apply the rigorous principles of **Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR)** planning to their personal lives, families, and communities. While the overarching theme of "Reclaim Tech: A Community Movement" suggests a broader discourse on technological agency, Miller's specific focus was on empowering individuals to reclaim control over their resilience and security by systematically preparing for disruptions that extend far beyond typical cybersecurity threats. Her presentation, delivered without slides due to technical issues, underscored the improvisational spirit often required in crisis, yet emphasized the critical importance of proactive, documented planning.
AI review
A well-intentioned talk from a credible practitioner that belongs at a community college continuing-ed night, not DEF CON. The BCDR-for-humans framing is coherent but the content is textbook material dressed up with jargon — nothing here would surprise a first-year security analyst, let alone a DEF CON crowd.