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Renuka Gough
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Summary

At the Elastic{ON} 2018 conference, Ryan Kazanciyan, the technical consultant for USA Network’s Mr. Robot, detailed how the show incorporates realistic security events using tools like the Elastic Stack and Kibana. He explained how the show's protagonist, Elliott, used these technologies to track the fictional Dark Army, emphasizing the commitment to authenticity by basing scenarios on actual security threats and ensuring accurate technical details. The Mr. Robot team is known for their meticulous attention to detail, drawing inspiration from real-world attacks and carefully crafting each on-screen element. Kazanciyan highlighted the show's focus on realistic depictions of cybersecurity, which has resonated strongly with the Elastic community, evidenced by significant positive feedback. The session also explored how visualizations in Kibana aid in storytelling and threat detection, reflecting the broader theme of the conference, which covered various applications of the Elastic Stack, including machine learning, security analytics, and operational data analysis.