BSidesSF 2026 - Against the Tyranny of Optimization: On the Stability of... (Katie Moussouris)

This talk, presented by Katie Moussouris, focuses on the rapid transformation of cybersecurity driven by automation and artificial intelligence. It highlights the challenges faced as traditional human-centric workflows in vulnerability discovery and defense are increasingly taken over by machines, stressing the strain on bug bounty programs. Moussouris delves into the implications of this shift, examining the concept of the "tyranny of optimization" and how it affects labor, risk, and power dynamics. The discussion encourages security professionals to recognize their evolving role in guiding technology towards a more stable and equitable society amid these changes.