IOActive’s Ryan O'Horo to Present at HouSecCon 2011

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

Seattle, Wash—September 14, 2011. IOActive, a leading provider of application security, compliance, and smart grid security services, today announced that Robert Zigweid, a Principal Compliance Consultant, will present Stormy Skies: Compliance in the Cloud at HouSecCon 2011. HouSecCon was born out of a need for an information security conference to serve the masses in the Houston and surrounding areas. However, HouSecCon has expanded into much more—an event that attracts an international crowd due to the unique nature and high quality of their speakers, workshops, and training sessions.

O'Horo will review the psychoogy of a social engineering attack and the unfortunate truth of how unprepared companies can be for them. The security approach most organizations follow rarely includes 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  Norris Conference Center, Houston TX

WHEN  November 3, 2011. 10:15 am.

HOW  For more information, visit the HouSecConwebsite.

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. 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, promoting technology education and regularly conducting 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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