As I’m wrapping up my slides for “Security When Nanoseconds Count” I was pointed to the David Letterman interview with Admiral Grace Hopper, during which she talks about nanoseconds and picoseconds. I kept looking around, because I knew somewhere was a great example and that I could do far worse than quoting Admiral Hopper in a talk I was giving.
I found this clip:
If the clip won’t load for you, you’re using a stupid browser and you can download the MP4 and watch it using this link: GraceHopperNanosecond
This incredible woman is the reason why we need more women in IT. Amazing and humbling.
Also, with humility and indebtedness to Admiral Hopper, feel free to ask me for a nanosecond at Blackhat / DEF CON, you’ll find that I’ll be carrying a few.
