Cyber Security for the Cyberwar Scenario
Session Abstract:
The Cyber Security for the Cyberwar Scenario talk, will delve into the critical evolution from traditional cybersecurity practices to the proactive and offensive strategies essential for navigating the modern cyberwarfare landscape. The discussion will cover key attack vectors such as AI, IoT, and industrial control systems, while addressing the vulnerabilities organizations face. Attendees will gain insights into prioritizing wartime cybersecurity, building robust defenses, and fostering resilience through disaster recovery, talent development, and trusted partnerships. The session will emphasize actionable strategies and the importance of proactive planning, equipping participants to tackle the escalating challenges of the cyber domain with confidence and urgency.
Speaker:
Kris started his first ISP in 1991 as Sojourn Systems Ltd, and then spent 27 years working in the ISP industry for Tier-1/2 providers such as Continental Cablevision, MediaOne, Time Warner Cable and Comcast. He is versed in optical and Layer 2/3 networking, cybersecurity, PC and datacenter hardware, Linux and Windows, storage area networks, integration architecture, VoIP, software development and leading operational teams. Kris also holds a US Patent for automating the integration of network management systems (US Patent US7,523,184 B2) and has extensive experience in electronics, micro-controllers, 3D printing and 3D modelling. More recently, Kris had spent 2+ years on the front lines of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, fighting for Ukraine’s independence alongside of the IT Army of Ukraine and others. He has recently joined Global Technology SaaS (GTSaaS) to help America and the Western-World strengthen their cybersecurity posture and introduce effective solutions to the market that help mitigate the risk of harm from imminent CyberWar-level threats.