January 16, 2018 at 6:30 PM
Advanced Persistent Security
by Ira Winkler
This talk will feature Ira's new book
Advanced Persistent Security: A Cyberwarfare Approach to Implementing
Adaptive Enterprise Protection, Detection, and Reaction Strategies.
Make sure to bring your copy and have it signed by the author.
Abstract
There is a great deal of hype out there regarding Advanced Persistent Threats, sophisticated attackers, and otherwise unstoppable attackers. The reality is that just about all attackers can be stopped with the appropriate security programs in place. The problem is however that few security programs are designed in a way to be effective at stopping any committed attacker. Another problem is that there is a failing in security programs as to what they should actually do. In this presentation, Ira contends that security programs should be designed to stop attackers from getting out; not necessarily stopping them from getting in. This presentation will discuss how to create the appropriate mindset within your organization, and how to create a security program that stops even the most advanced adversaries.
About the Speaker
Ira Winkler, CISSP is President of Secure Mentem and author of Advanced Persistent Security. He is considered one of the world’s most influential security professionals, and has been named a “Modern Day James Bond” by the media. He did this by performing espionage simulations, where he physically and technically “broke into” some of the largest companies in the World and investigating crimes against them, and telling them how to cost effectively protect their information and computer infrastructure. He continues to perform these espionage simulations, as well as assisting organizations in developing cost effective security programs. Ira also won the Hall of Fame award from the Information Systems Security Association, as well as several other prestigious industry awards. Most recently, CSO Magazine named Ira a CSO Compass Award winner as The Awareness Crusader.
Ira is also author of the riveting, entertaining, and educational books, Advanced Persistent Security, Spies Among Us and Zen and the Art of Information Security. He is also a columnist for ComputerWorld, and writes for several other industry publications.
Mr. Winkler has been a keynote speaker at almost every major information security related event, on 6 continetnts, and has keynoted events in many diverse industries. He is frequently ranked among, if not the, top speakers at the events.
Mr. Winkler began his career at the National Security Agency, where he served as an Intelligence and Computer Systems Analyst. He moved onto support other US and overseas government military and intelligence agencies. After leaving government service, he went on to serve as President of the Internet Security Advisors Group, Chief Security Strategist at HP Consulting, and Director of Technology of the National Computer Security Association. He was also on the Graduate and Undergraduate faculties of the Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland. Mr. Winkler was recently elected the International President of the Information Systems Security Association, which is a 10,000+ member professional association.
Mr. Winkler has also written the book Corporate Espionage, which has been described as the bible of the Information Security field, and the bestselling Through the Eyes of the Enemy. Both books address the threats that companies face protecting their information. He has also written hundreds of professional and trade articles. He has been featured and frequently appears on TV on every continent. He has also been featured in magazines and newspapers including Forbes, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Washington Post, Planet Internet, and Business 2.0.
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Non-members are welcome without charge! Light refreshments will be served.
Tuesday, January 16, 2018 6:30 PM
Center for American Progress (CAP)
1333 H St. NW
10th Floor
Washington, DC, 20005
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