This talk explores how transliteration impacts password creation, focusing on how technical limitations and language backgrounds influence the way people choose passwords. It covers the challenges these factors create, making these passwords more complex to crack.
Importance: "I’m writing this talk because languages fascinate me, and it’s important to highlight how certain technical limitations and standard implications affect users who do not primarily speak English. This talk helps highlight the types of passwords that non-native English speakers end up selecting as a result of technical limitations on modern password implementations." - Juan Pablo Gomez Postigo
Juan Pablo (JP) Gomez Postigo is a Penetration tester at Sprocket Security. As a graduate from Marquette University with a degree in BioComputer Engineering, JP has been immersed in the world of cybersecurity for the past three years and is also a member of the US Cyber Games Pipeline Program. When he’s not breaking things, JP enjoys archery, running, rock climbing, and 3D printing in his workshop.
CypherCon is an annual, community-driven cybersecurity and hacker conference that brings together over 2500 technologists, hackers, security enthusiasts, and privacy professionals to share knowledge and foster collaboration on emerging threats, techniques, and best practices. Held in Milwaukee as part of "InfoSec Spring Break" with BSidesMKE , it emphasizes hands-on activities, engaging talks, and networking to cultivate a culture of curiosity, exploration, and ethical hacking. CypherCon also happens to be the largest technology conference in Wisconsin. https://cyphercon.com
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VIDEO & SOUND PRODUCTION COMPANY: Flash Fire Productions
ADDITIONAL EDITING: Matt Davis
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