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Facebook ads? Instagram suggested-accounts? How do they seem to know everything about us after just one click? The answer lies in security. With the recent breaches in security from leaked iCloud information to major corporations’ credit card hackings, security is a frequent concern of many technology users. Our Security panel will be assessing and addressing security, privacy threats and risks that are now prevalent due to the overwhelming use and reliance on technology devices.
Our speakers will be discussing “privacy-related programs”, problems related to security and potential solutions for how we can protect ourselves and what technology leaders can do to improve these latest breaches.
About our Panelists:
Lou Rabon- Information Security Officer, Spokeo (http://www.spokeo.com/)
Lou Rabon is the Information Security Officer for Spokeo, a people search engine based in Pasadena, California. As an information security professional for more than 13 years, Rabon has consulted for companies all over the globe. Coming from a strong technical background as an IT professional, he now specializes in governance, risk and compliance. Prior to joining Spokeo, he concentrated on privacy and security at Sony Pictures Entertainment. At Spokeo, Lou is focused on integrating security into every stage of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and when he's not working he enjoys traveling with his wife and children or volunteering to help protect child online.
Ron Lin Ph.D.- Co-founder and CTO, CARD.com (https://www.card.com/)
Ron is a veteran technologist and software engineer, and received a Ph.D. at UCLA where he developed computational methods for analyzing genomic and biological datasets. Before his work at UCLA, Ron was a software engineer at several early-stage software companies, including data security and cryptography startup Probaris Technologies, financial data and analytics firm Capital IQ, and a boutique data consultancy which developed large-scale public health data systems for New York City and Los Angeles County. His experience with entrepreneurship began as an intern at GovWorks.com when he was 19, an experience which was documented in the award-winning documentary "Startup.com". In addition to CARD.com, Ron was also a co-founder of WindyNation Inc., a manufacturer of solar and wind generators for off-grid applications that he started with a fellow grad student while completing their graduate studies. A confessed “generalist” with many interests, Ron holds a B.S. in Computer Science and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.
Micah Winkelspecht- Founder & CEO, Gem (https://gem.co)
Micah is the CEO and Founder of Gem, a Bitcoin and cryptocurrency security platform for developers. The company leverages multisignature wallets, smart contracts and a host of security solutions to provide bank-grade security for cryptocurrency apps, but without ever taking possession of funds. As a co-organizer of the Los Angeles Bitcoin meetup group of over 880 members, Micah regularly hosts and moderates events for the Bitcoin startup community in LA, and is the author of a popular open-source library used to create Bitcoin wallets. Prior to his contributions to the Bitcoin world, Micah spent 10+ years developing software for companies including AT&T Interactive, Guide Financial and Pose.
Sasha Horne- LA based TV Personality and digital media entrepreneur
A news reporter by trade, she launched her blog SashaTalksTech.com (http://sashatalkstech.com/) where she covers the LA tech scene with an authentic voice introducing consumers to trendsetters and innovators.
Sasha is also an event host using Meetup to connect and promote creative networking opportunities for Los Angeles based entrepreneurs.
Sasha is an LA-based reporter for Next Media Animation's TomoNews division covering the viral news stories everyone is talking about.
Sasha moved to the West coast from Washington, DC where she covered tech and trends for an international news agency.
Over the past five years Sasha's work has appeared on various television and radio networks including CNN, NPR and CBS affiliate stations.
You may also know Sasha as, "The Journalist" from ABC's murder mystery show, "Whodunnit?"
Sasha is also a heartfelt philanthropist serving on the Board of Directors of the City Youth Exposure, a non-profit introducing disadvantaged youth to people, places, and things that they would not normally or easily experience in their daily lives.
Sasha has a BA degree from the College of Charleston, SC and a Master's in Journalism from Georgetown.
Big thanks to our gracious sponsors who have made it possible for us to host this event: Workbridge Associates (http://www.workbridgeassociates.com/) & Jobspring Partners (http://www.jobspringpartners.com/).
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