Michael Milvich to Participate in Panel Discussion at the SANS Process Control and SCADA Security Summit.

IOActive's Principal Security Consultant to discuss common vulnerabilities found in SCADA and critical infrastructure systems

Seattle, Wash—March , 2010. IOActive, a leading provider of software assurance, compliance, and smart grid security services today announced that Michael Milvich, a principal security consultant, was selected to present Hard Problems and Innovative Solutions at the SANS Process Control and SCADA Security Summit.

Presenting with Rita Wells from Idaho National Labs, Milvich will discuss types of vulnerabilities that IOActive often encounters during security assessments that could be exploited to compromise SCADA and critical infrastructure systems. Following this, Milvich will discuss best practices for mitigating and avoiding these vulnerabilities in the future.

WHAT  Hard Problems and Innovative Solutions

WHERE  Walt Disney World Contemporary Hotel. 4600 North World Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

WHEN  March 30, 2010. 1:30–2:30 pm

HOW  For more information about the SANS Process Control and SCADA Security Summit, visit their website.

About Michael Milvich
Mr. Milvich is experienced in exploit development, and network and application testing. As a principal security consultant at IOActive, he performs penetration tests, identifies system vulnerabilities, and designs custom security solutions for clients in software development, telecommunications, financial services, and non-profit organizations. Milvich's focus has been on assessing SCADA systems within the eletrical power industry, and he has reviewed numerous vendors including OSISoft, Live Data, and Areva.

About IOActive
Established in 1998, IOActive is an industry leader that offers comprehensive computer security services with specializations in smart grid technologies, software assurance, and compliance. Boasting a well-rounded and diverse clientele, IOActive works with a majority of Global 500 companies including power and utility, hardware, retail, financial, media, aerospace, high-tech, and software development organizations. As a home for highly skilled and experienced professionals, IOActive attracts the likes of Dan Kaminsky, Ilja van Sprundel, Mike Davis, and Wes Brown—talented consultants who contribute to the growing body of security knowledge by speaking at such elite conferences as Black Hat, Ruxcon, Defcon, Shakacon, BlueHat, CanSec, and WhatTheHack. For more information, visit www.ioactive.com.

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