BSidesSF 2026 - The Epistemology of Trust (Mike Wilkes)

This talk, presented by Mike Wilkes, challenges the conventional goal of breach prevention in security, suggesting that the focus should instead be on recovery speed and transparency. Wilkes explores the concept of breach cadence as a key measure of resilience and collaboration, emphasizing its importance in the fintech, banking, and cloud sectors. Through this lens, the discussion delves into how trust is established and maintained in today's financial ecosystem.