Disruptive Tech London - Cloud Security

Join us for a fulfilling evening at Disruptive Tech London, stomach and mind!

We're bringing together experts to dive deep into the latest trends and technology, providing valuable knowledge every second Wednesday of every month.

While you learn and network, don't forget to treat yourself to some delicious food. It's the perfect blend of learning, great food, and connecting with fellow tech enthusiasts.

Mark it in the calendar for an evening filled with learning and enjoyable interactions.

Apply to be a future speaker here.

Join our Slack community, follow our LinkedIn & Twitter, and Subscribe to our YouTube.

LOCATION:
Civo Tech Junction, First Floor, 32-37 Cowper Street, Shoreditch, London

AGENDA
• 6:00 to 6:40 - Arrival, Welcome Drinks and Food
• 6:40 to 6:50 - Introduction to Disruptive Tech
• 6:50 to 7:20 - "The Overwhelming Threat Landscape: A Decade of Cyber Calamity", Oliver Pinson-Roxburgh, CEO of [Defense.com](https://www.defense.com/)
• 7:20 to 7:40 - Networking Break
• 7:40 to 8:10 - "API Hacking and Securing", Sam Stepanyan, OWASP Global Board Member
• 8:10 - Continue networking and discussions at "The Angel" Pub

Information on the Speakers:
Sam Stepanyan is an OWASP Global Board member and an OWASP London Chapter Leader, and an Independent Application Security Consultant and Security Architect with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry with a background in software engineering and web application development. Sam has worked for various financial services institutions in the City of London specialising in Application Security consulting, Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), developer training, source code reviews and vulnerability management. He is also a Subject Matter Expert in Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and SIEM systems. Sam holds a Master's degree in Software Engineering and a CISSP certification.

Oliver Pinson-Roxburgh, Co-Founder and CEO of Defense.com, is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over twenty years of experience. He has extensive expertise in proactive monitoring technologies, having worked with numerous global vendors. His diverse security background, encompassing penetration testing, security consulting, and solutions architecture, provides a holistic perspective on safeguarding organizations. With a strong technical foundation, Oliver empowers businesses to navigate the complex landscape of cloud security and achieve their security objectives.

Information on the talks:
Talk 1 - Explore the most audacious cyberattacks in history, revealing the rise in threat sophistication and the growing complexity of security. In today’s data-driven world, organizations face an overwhelming volume of information, making it challenging to extract critical insights, especially in cloud environments. Despite increased data and public attacks, many organizations remain unaware of the most pressing threats. This talk will guide you in strategic thinking for protecting cloud environments and provide top cybersecurity tips. Oli will also discuss how attackers are leveraging new technology faster than businesses, highlighting the need for proactive defense strategies.

Talk 2 - APIs are the backbone of modern software development, allowing you to build innovative applications that seamlessly integrate across ecosystems. As your API becomes the lifeblood of your application, it becomes a prime target for attackers. We'll explore the latest trends in API hacking, including common vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and real-world examples of API breaches. We'll look at best practices which can help to secure your APIs.