Securing Billions: Inside the Global Battle to Protect IoT Devices from Botnets and AI-driven Threats
Join cybersecurity leaders Chuck Davis and Rob Janssens for a rare behind-the-scenes journey into the global battle to secure billions of IoT devices. Starting with a live demonstration of vulnerable devices in your own city, this session moves beyond theory to real stories from the front lines. You'll see how massive botnets weaponize home cameras, witness AI tools in action, and explore the ethical dilemmas leaders face when protecting a connected world. From coordinated vulnerability disclosure to crisis management at global scale, discover what it takes to secure devices in millions of homes and businesses worldwide. Perfect for cybersecurity students ready to understand the real challenges, risks, and opportunities that lie beyond the enterprise firewall.
Sandwiches will be served throughout the event!
Agenda:
· Welcome & Introduction
· The IoT Attack Surface at Global Scale
· Behind the Scenes: Product Security and PSIRT at a Manufacturer
· AI: From Hype to Real Defense
· Trust, Ethics, and Leadership in Global Security
· Skills, Career, and What’s Next
· Q&A and Discussion
