2019

Abstract: In this talk, we will talk about the security issues for blockchains and Byzantine Fault Tolerance problems. Specifically, we will analyze and discuss the insecure aspects of the well known blockchain technology such as ALGORAND and Libra. Dr. Yongge Wang is a professor at UNC Charlotte. Dr. Wang has published extensively on research topics […]

Abstract: As security programs evolve to combat clever and persistent adversaries, they look for solutions to tip the scales of attacker and defender economics to provide the defender the advantage. They seek out cutting edge technology, focus on refining their battle tested processes, and create new disciplines within their teams to solve the problems. All […]

Tom Watson has over 20 years of experience in Information Risk Management and Security. His focus is on enabling businesses to be more productive while not losing focus on security and integrity of key corporate data. He has knowledge and experience working for multinational organizations as well as having fulfilled international assignments. Mr. Watson is […]

Abstract: In 2009, we were awakened to Allspaw and Hammond’s “10 deploys a day”. In 2010, Jez Humble and Dave Farley advised us to “build quality in”. But in 2019, breaches hit 24% of software development teams. Are we staking our future on a pace we haven’t yet learned to secure? In a year long […]

Terry Ziemniak has over 25 years’ experience in the information security field with work ranging from security architecture, pen testing, operations, auditing, risk management, disaster preparedness and compliance. His most recent positions include leading security programs for multi billion dollar healthcare organizations. While spending most of his career in healthcare, he has experience working with […]