TechLink Industry Brief: Cloudy with a Chance of Breaches

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Although this one of the TechLink Industry Brief series, the presentation is not being given by a vendor but by Jason Hart, an independent security consultant. It is being sponsored by CAE.

Abstract:

It’s not a question of 'if' it’s a question of 'when'. At some point in time, the odds are that your institution will get hacked. It’s time for us to re-evaluate our security approach from breach avoidance to breach acceptance.

Benefits of attending:

• Re-evaluate security approaches from breach avoidance to breach acceptance
• Understand the risks within your Institution
• Gain actionable information to proactively protect your most valuable assets when that breach does occur
• See a Live Hack

Biography:

As a former ethical hacker with 20 years’ experience in the Information Security industry, Jason has used his knowledge and expertise to create technologies that ensure organisations stay one step ahead of the risks presented by ongoing advances Cyber threats and risks. Jason continues to raise the profile of Information Security risks and solutions, and was instrumental in the introduction of the role CSO (Chief Security Officer) within businesses and the creation of the world’s leading Cloud Based Authentication Platform. In addition Jason has devoted his time to reducing and researching the risk of password theft and password hacking and is globally known for exposing a large number of major password vulnerabilities. Jason publishes articles and white papers and continually appears on BBC, ITV, CNN, and CNBC as well as Radio 5, Sky News and BBC World News as an expert advisor on Cyber Security matters and issues. His expertise has been cited in Time, SC Magazine, InfoSec, Computing and Computer Weekly magazines, the FT, Guardian, Times and Evening Standard and is recognized as a lead figure within the global information security industry. Jason has held senior positions within a number of organizations, including Ernst & Young's Information Security Assurance and Advisory Services practice, CEO of WhiteHat and Cryptocard. Clients have included Universities, Colleges, NHS, Governments, as well as a large number of FTSE 100 organizations, for whom Jason has created and developed entire security frameworks as well as Information Security Assessment Methodologies. In addition Jason regularly provides advice and guidance to Governments, Law Enforcement and Military agencies on Information Security matters globally and is Vice Chairman for E-Crime Wales and holds the role of Vice Present of Cloud at Safenet.

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Number of sessions: 1

Presentation

One session of approximately one hour followed by refreshments