Boston Security May 2024 Meetup

Important Notice

All meetup venues we currently use require us to provide a list of names (First & Last) to their door security so they can check people in at the time of the event. We are also required to bring "a picture ID" that matches the name we provide at the time of registration. Please be mindful of this requirement and provide the necessary information to ensure a smooth check in process at the door. Thank you for your cooperation - the management!

ONLY HUMANS ALLOWED AT THIS EVENT

What: Our usual 2 presentation format continues. We also will have a cool sticker swap and show & tell slot.

>>> Bring your favorite stickers and tell us where you got it. Bring extras and swap it with fellow security enthusiasts at the sticker swap table! <<<

Talk #1 - Debunking the Myths: AI in Security Operations by Clayton Barlow-Wilcox & Peter Prizio
Description - In today's digital world, AI's role in cybersecurity is often misunderstood. This talk debunks common myths—like AI replacing humans or being hack-proof—and examines real AI uses, highlighting its benefits and drawbacks in security. We'll also tackle AI's ethical concerns, ensuring attendees understand how to use AI effectively and responsibly in security strategies. Lastly, we’ll drive into a use case of how Generative AI can be predictive with threat detection.

Speaker - Peter Prizio is the CEO of SnapAttack and worked for nearly a decade engineering defense weapons systems and civilian citizen services, ultimately finding a home in early-stage cybersecurity technology companies. He is passionate about the need for collaboration and information sharing across organizations, industries, and public sectors as a backbone for proactive security and strives to bring new products to market to solve challenges associated with sharing.Clayton is COO for SnapAttack and has spent over 15 years leading cybersecurity and risk management teams at both large organizations and startups, advising executive leadership across government, healthcare, and financial sectors. He’s focused on leading client delivery and day-to-day operations for the company. Clayton is dedicated to using data and technology to help drive tangible change in cybersecurity.

Talk #2 - Security is a Solved Problem if you want it bad enough by David Hunt

Description - True secure-by-design computer systems are borderline 'unhackable'. It's a weird, wacky journey but it is possible to adopt them to radically improve your security posture. I'll show the strategy I ran as a CIO to lower costs by 500%+ and vulnerability count by 99%+.

Speaker - David Hunt is Founder of Prelude. Current VP of Research at Praetorian. Former CIO, CTO, MITRE, Mandiant.

When: May 16, 2024. 6:30 PM

Where: Recorded Future
Somerville, MA - 02145