Security

Appearing together in a unique presentation, ethical hacker and social engineer “Freakyclown” FC and cybersecurity humanist Dr. Jessica Barker provide brilliant cybersecurity insights and strategies drawn from their particular areas of expertise.

<p>In his witty, entertaining and edgy style, ethical hacker FC takes audiences on a roller coaster through the security issues that have enabled him to compromise the world’s largest banks and organizations, in order to help them improve their own systems.</p><p>As an ethical hacker for the last three decades, FC (a.k.a. Freakyclown, his hacker handle) has educated thousands of banks, governments and other organizations about cybersecurity from a hacker’s perspective.

<p>Named one of the UK’s Top 20 Most Influential Women in Cybersecurity, Dr. Jessica Barker helps audiences understand the psychology, neuroscience, and sociology of scams in order to protect themselves against cybercriminals. </p><p>A renowned, award-winning global leader working in the human side of cybersecurity, Dr. Jessica Barker is passionate about positively influencing cybersecurity awareness, behavior and culture in organizations around the world.

<p>Rachel is an ethical hacker and CEO of SocialProof Security where she helps people and companies keep their data and money safe from social engineering threats.</p><p>A winner of DEFCON's wild spectator sport, the Social Engineering ‘Capture the Flag’ contest, she was also one of the first to correctly predict and unpack the infamous 2020 Twitter hack in real time while providing recommendations to the public to help other organizations avoid disastrous social engineering attacks in the future.

<p>When a computer worm - a malicious software program that can spread quickly - locked Brian Krebs out of his home computer in 2001, he felt exposed, vulnerable and utterly fascinated.

<p>Jane Mayer has illuminated the story-behind-the-story of U.S. politics for over 20 years and currently serves as the Chief Correspondent for T<i>he New Yorker</i>. As one of America’s leading female investigative journalist, Mayer was recently named one of the 35 most powerful media figures by the <i>Hollywood Reporter.</i></p><p>Jane Mayer began her career as a writer for <i>The New Yorker </i>in 1995 and has maintained her reputation as one of the nation&#39;s most trusted political investigative writers.

<p>Kris Paronto offers a firsthand account of what really happened on the ground during the 2012 Benghazi attack, coupled with insights on what America and the world can learn from that day.</p><p>Kris, or “Tanto,” as he is known in security contracting circles, is a former Army Ranger from the 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment and private security contractor. He also worked with the U.S.

Cathy Lanier, the former chief of police for Washington, DC shares her inspiring life story – and how she overcame the odds to restore an embattled police department and community.

Despite her rocky start as a 15-year-old mother and ninth-grade dropout, Lanier advanced through the ranks to become the first female chief of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Colombia (MPDC). She shares her insights on revamping the work culture in her department. Her method: a razor-sharp focus on responsiveness, communications, and trust.  

NPR Morning Edition host, Rachel Martin, has an extensive journalistic background. She served as the White House Correspondent for ABC News from 2008 through 2010 when she became National Security Correspondent for NPR. 

<p>Dr. Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek offer unique insights on the evolving and dangerous cybersecurity landscape, their dedication to identifying vulnerabilities in various technologies, and what it all means for your organization.</p>