OWASP WIA October Meetup
Details
This event is kindly hosted and sponsored by GoCardless
Location: GoCardless HQ, Sutton Yard, Goswell Rd, London EC1V 7EN
Nearest Tubes: Barbican (6 minute walk), Old Street (12-minute walk), Angel (13-minute walk)
Doors Open at 6:00pm for registration, pizza, drinks and networking. The talks start at 6:30pm
TALKS:
6:30 - 6:45
WIA Introduction, Welcome and Updates - Catherine Banks, Lauren Chiesa, Andra Lezza, Tash Norris
6:45 - 7:15
"Princess to PWN Star" - Chris Kubecka
The shortage of women in the cyber security field points to our Rosie Riveter moment. We are at digital war, there are simply not enough men to fill the gaps and this new digital age requires diversity as weapons fly by at the speed of light over the internet. Come on a journey with Chris as she walks you through her start in STEM via an unusual path. Puerto Rican single mother who taught he the joys of computers. Beauty queen, military aviator and hacker. Proving we can start anywhere on the cyber security expedition as long as we get there and fill the gender, race and other disparities in the field. From big hair, uniforms and cyberwar in Saudi Arabia. A focus on determination, realising what you want to do in life is more important than what others think you should do and finding confidence in yourself to push forward over perceived obstacles. Learn from a leader and discover the joy of finding yourself in cyber security. (not a women'd talk a diversity, determination, how we have all found our way into this strange career called cyber stuff)
7:20 - 7:50
"Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze? - How to Determine Your Cyber Security Strategy" - Nick Drage
7:50 - 8:00
Break
8:00 - 8:30
Panel discussion:
The theme of the panel will follow this question "How do we ensure security teams has a positive impact on product development?"
The discussion will cover how to have and maintain diverse security teams that help to ensure diverse and well protected products.
SPEAKERS
Chris Kubecka (@SecEvangelism)
Chris Kubecka is an American, computer security researcher, and cyberwarfare specialist. In 2012, Kubecka was responsible for getting the Saudi Aramco network back up and running after it was hit by one of the world's most devastating Shamoon cyberattacks. Kubecka also helped halt a second wave of July 2009 cyberattacks against South Korea. Kubecka has worked for the US Air Force as a Loadmaster, the United States Space Command and is now CEO of HypaSec, a security firm she founded in 2015. She lives and works in the Netherlands.
Nick Drage (@SonOfSunTzu)
Nick is the Director of Path Dependence Limited, and has over two decades of experience in the cyber security field. Previously he was “SecOps” before the term was invented, as well as having been a SysAdmin, PCI QSA, pre-sales analyst, CHECK Team Leader, and various other less well defined roles. Nick is currently a Cyber Security Consultant.
FAQ:
Are men welcome to this event?
Of course! All men who fully support gender diversity within cyber security and are looking to learn from the conversations to better understand how to be an ally and are interested in networking with women to diversify their own network, are very welcome.
Do I need to bring ID?
Yes. You MUST book your place to be admitted to the event by the building security - your ID will be checked against the guest list. Please note that spaces are limited - you must register here so that your name is on the attendees list.