Hackers Unite: Franklin Project Aims to Fortify U.S. Cybersecurity with Volunteer Brigade
The Franklin project, launched at DEF CON, aims to harness hacker expertise to secure critical infrastructure. Inspired by Benjamin Franklin’s almanac, it will publish yearly findings to influence cybersecurity policy. However, getting hackers to document their discoveries poses a challenge.
Hot Take:
DEF CON’s new “Franklin” project: where hackers go from breaking in to breaking news on policy. Think of it as Benjamin Franklin meets Mr. Robot, but with fewer wigs and more Wi-Fi.
Key Points:
- DEF CON launches the “Franklin” project to compile hackers’ critical infrastructure security insights into a yearly “Hacker’s Almanack”.
- The Almanack aims to influence national security and foreign policy debates with hacker expertise.
- Translating technical findings for broader audiences remains a significant challenge.
- Franklin seeks to recruit volunteer hackers to address underfunded sectors like water infrastructure and K-12 cybersecurity.
- The project aspires to inspire other volunteer-led cybersecurity initiatives.
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