IOActive’s Ryan O'Horo to Present at BSidesDFW

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

Seattle, Wash—September 27, 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 BSidesDFW. Each BSides is a community-driven framework that facilitates building events intended for and put on by information security community members. The goal is to expand the spectrum of conversation beyond the traditional confines of space and time, creating opportunities for people to both present and participate in an intimate atmosphere that encourages collaboration. It is an intense event with discussions, demos, and participant interaction—a place where conversations about the Next Big Thing are happening.

O'Horo will review the psychology of a social engineering attack and the unfortunate truth of how unprepared companies can be to repel them. The security approach most companies follow rarely includes accounting for the most critical element of any infrastructure: 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  Microsoft Technology Center; Dallas, TX

WHEN  November 5, 2011. 9:00 am.

HOW  For more information, visit the BSidesDFW website.

About Ryan O'Horo
As a Security Consultant at IOActive, Ryan O'Horo performs penetration testing, social engineering, training, and is highly experienced in assessing the modern web application. Mr. O'Horo also is 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. He has most recently presented talks at other BSides events and at Hacker Halted.

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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