IOActive’s Ryan O'Horo to Present at BSidesCT

IOActive’s Security Consultant to present PenTesting People: Social Engineering Integration

Seattle, Wash—June 6, 2011. IOActive, a leading provider of application security, compliance, and smart grid security services, today announced that Ryan O'Horo, one of their security consultants, will present PenTesting People: Social Engineering Integration at BSidesCT. Each BSides is a community-driven framework that builds events for and by information security community members. The goal is to expand the spectrum of conversation beyond the traditional confines of space and time. These conferences create the opportunity for individuals to present and participate in an intimate atmosphere that encourages collaboration. It is an intense event with discussions, demos, and interaction from participants—a place where converations about the next big thing are happening.

Ryan O'Horo will review the psychology of a social engineering attack and the unfortunate truth of how unprepared companies can be to prevent them. The security approach that most companies follow rarely includes attention to and training of their most critical element: its employees. The numbers don't lie; targeted social engineering attacks are extremely effective and simple steps can be taken to immediately and consistently reduce their threat. O'Horo will present case studies, outline the most commonly overlooked mistakes, and present strategies for running test cases as part of a regular security audit.

WHAT  PenTesting People: Social Engineering Integration

WHERE  NESIT Hackerspace; Meriden, CT.

WHEN  June 11, 2011.

HOW  For more information, visit the BSidesCT website.

About Ryan O'Horo
As a Security Consultant at IOActive, Ryan O'Horo performs penetration testing, social engineering, training, and is highly experience with assessing modern web applications. Mr. O'Horo is also a Maker and DIY hobbyist of many years. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the THINK Cooperative in New York City, which promotes technology education and regularly conducts seminars on information security.

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 talented consultants who contribute to the growing body of security knowledge by speaking at such elite conferences as Black Hat, Ruxcon, Defcon, BlueHat, CanSec, and WhatTheHack. For more information, visit www.ioactive.com.

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