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PRESENTATION:
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NSFW: The Culture Clash of Safety and Security in Industrial Control Systems
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PRESENTER(S):
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Eireann Leverett, Senior Security Consultant for IOActive
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CONFERENCE:
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IRISSCERT Cyber Crime Conference
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LOCATION:
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Dublin, Ireland
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DATE & TIME:
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November 20, 2014 at 4:00 PM
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Security people recommend patching regularly, but safety people have to recertify systems every time a new patch is applied. This produces a natural tension between the two teams, but one that essentially is a false dichotomy. Both teams ultimately have the same goals, to protect the people, the process, and the business. The crux of this division is essentially the technology we use, and we should be demanding better solutions. In his presentation, Eireann will highlight these tensions through a number of amusing examples; discuss methods of diffusing them and bringing the teams together.
About Eireann Leverett
Eireann Leverett is a Senior Security Consultant at IOActive where he focuses on Smart Grid and SCADA systems. He studied Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Software Engineering at Edinburgh University and went on to get his Masters in Advanced Computer Science at Cambridge. He studied under Frank Stajano and Jon Crowcroft in Cambridge’s computer security group. In between, he worked for five years at GE Energy and did a six-month engagement with ABB in their corporate research department.
About IRISSCERT
The 6th IRISSCERT Cyber Crime Conference will be held this year on Thursday the 20th of November 2014 in the D4Berkley Court Hotel, in Ballsbridge Dublin. This is an all-day conference which focuses on providing attendees with an overview of the current cyber threats facing businesses in Ireland and throughout the world and what they can do to help deal with those threats. Experts on various aspects of cyber crime and cyber security share their thoughts and experiences with attendees, while a number of panel sessions will provide the opportunity to discuss the issues that matter most. The conference is open to anyone with responsibility for securing their business information assets.
The IRISSCERT Annual Conference is an opportunity to not only increase your knowledge but also to meet and network with your peers in a relaxed environment.
About IOActive
IOActive is a comprehensive, high-end information security services firm with a long and established track record in delivering elite security services to its customers. Our world-renowned consulting and research teams deliver a portfolio of specialist security services ranging from penetration testing and application code assessment through to chip reverse engineering. Global 500 companies across every industry continue to trust IOActive with their most critical and sensitive security issues. Founded in 1998, IOActive is headquartered in Seattle, USA, with global operations through the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pac regions. Visit www.ioactive.com for more information.Follow IOActive on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ioactive.
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