Jung Seob “Scott” Kim

Jung Seob "Scott" Kim is a Cyber Threat Intelligence Practitioner at McKesson where he researches cyber ransomware activities and collaborates to build new threat detections. He is also an Associate Faculty of Criminal Justice teaching courses like crime prevention and risk assessment. Scott serves as the Vice President at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Dallas Citizens Academy Alumni Association, overseeing operations, social media engagement, and community outreach initiatives. Scott has participated in esteemed programs and fellowships, including the Analytic Exchange Program (AEP) - Increasing Threats of Deepfake Identities at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. He has also been a part of the Leaders of Tomorrow 51 program at the St. Gallen Symposium and the ROK-US Next-Generation Leaders Initiative Cohort at Pacific Forum. Scott holds a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Lamar University and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of Texas at Arlington.

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Talk: The Bandwagon Effects and Cyber Deceptions: ALPHV's Assault on Optum and the AT&T Outage

The bandwagon effect, a psychological phenomenon where individuals adopt a belief or behavior because they perceive others are doing the same, has significant implications in cybersecurity incidents. This effect becomes particularly challenging during cyber crises leading to the spread of misinformation and confusion. This talk explores the bandwagon effect in cybersecurity incidents, focusing on a major healthcare sector ransomware attack and a telecommunications network outage. By examining these incidents, we can understand how misinformation spreads and the challenges it poses in crisis management. The talk emphasizes the importance of clear and accurate communication to mitigate the effects of the bandwagon effect and enhance cybersecurity resilience.