2021 DEF CON Biohacking Village - The Security of Your Digital DNA, from Inception to Death

Genetic data is some of your most sensitive and personal info, and it is being used to advance society. However, it is also identifiable, immutable and weaponizable. For these and other reasons, our genetic data deserves the highest security. But how secure is its point of origin? This talk will cover the current genetic threat landscape and the potential risks from the misuse of genetic data. A focus will be applied to DNA sequencers and their operational environments, where both digital genetic data and insecurity are introduced into the system.