Hacking the Wasteland: Cybersecurity Lessons from the Fallout Franchise

What if the post-apocalyptic wasteland could teach you real cybersecurity skills? This talk draws parallels between the iconic Fallout video game franchise and core infosec concepts — from zero-day vulnerabilities and authentication controls to social engineering, governance failures, and the dangers of technical shortcuts. Whether you’ve logged 200 hours in the wasteland or never picked up a controller, you’ll walk away with practical security takeaways wrapped in a story you won’t forget.