Warlocks Unveiled: Celebrating Cybersecurity Legends or Reliving the Hacker Glory Days?
We’re running out of time to preserve the stories of early cybersecurity pioneers, says Nathan Sportsman, CEO of Praetorian. His docuseries “Where Warlocks Stay Up Late” aims to capture the tales of legendary hackers and their contributions to the industry. This three- to five-year project will feature interviews and a digital museum.
Hot Take:
When hackers start making history documentaries, you know we’ve reached peak nostalgia. Nathan Sportsman is out here channeling his inner Ken Burns, but instead of Civil War re-enactments, we get tales of floppy disks and IRC channels. Someone call the Smithsonian, because apparently, floppy disks are now museum-worthy artifacts!
Key Points:
- Nathan Sportsman aims to preserve the history of the cybersecurity industry’s pioneers through a docuseries titled “Where Warlocks Stay Up Late.”
- The project features over 200 interviews with early hackers, documenting their technical achievements and personal stories.
- Each participant brings a historical artifact, with plans to create a museum exhibit in the future.
- The series includes contributions from Emmy-winning producers, anthropologists, and historians, offering a 360-degree view of hacking culture.
- The project also involves an encyclopedia and anthropological map to provide additional context and insights.
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