Securing the Internet of Things w/ Rook Security

Over the next two years, it's estimated that the number of connected devices will grow exponentially to 50 billion. The meteoric rise of IoT opens a completely new dimension to security. In fact, Gartner anticipates a third of all attacks will target IoT and shadow IT by 2020. This new threat landscape is changing the security game. Executives who are preparing to handle future cybersecurity challenges with the same mindset and tools that they’ve been using are setting themselves up for continued failure. In this session, Rook Security CTO Mat Gangwer will discuss the unique security challenges and considerations in designing and building IoT devices and systems.

Speaker: MAT GANGWER

As Chief Technology Officer for Rook Security, Mat Gangwer develops proprietary security operations management technology for organizations ranging from Fortune 100 firms to fast-growing startups. Mat’s ultimate goal is to build smarter ways to protect organizations and individuals from the rising threat of digital attackers. To that end, his focus is on inventing ways for machine learning and automation to give human security analysts an edge against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.

Mat is frequently quoted in major leading media outlets and provides thought leadership on network and application security architecture, incident response, and emerging practices in cloud security and IoT. He has a degree in computer information technology from Purdue University.

In 2018, Mat was named a finalist for “Rising Star” as part of TechPoint's 19th annual Mira Awards. He has also received the TechPoint Tech 25 Award honoring exceptional performers helping to grow Indiana's tech community.