BsidesOttawa 2024 - Data Breaches and Data Secrets: The corporate side

Talk Title: Data Breaches and Dark Secrets: The Corporate Side
Speaker: Andrew Amaro
Event: BSides Ottawa 2024
Time: 11:00 - 11:45 AM

Abstract:
In Data Breaches and Dark Secrets: The Corporate Side, Andrew Amaro takes the audience on a gripping journey into the shadowy world of cybercrime and corporate intrigue. Drawing from his experience as a security researcher, Andrew delves into the relentless work of tracking ransomware gangs and cybercriminal networks.

This talk unveils the complexities of helping organizations and victims recover from devastating breaches, while grappling with the challenges of ensuring accountability in an often opaque and hostile corporate environment. Andrew will also shed light on the alarming, aggressive tactics used to intimidate and silence ethical hackers who dare to expose vulnerabilities.

Join this session to gain a deeper understanding of the critical role of security researchers, the ethical dilemmas they face, and the urgent need for systemic change in how organizations handle data breaches and cyber accountability.

Key Takeaways:
The inner workings of ransomware gangs and cybercriminal operations.
The challenges of assisting victims and advocating for transparency in breach incidents.
Ethical considerations and personal risks faced by security researchers.
How the cybersecurity community can push for change and support ethical hacking efforts.
Speaker Bio:
Andrew Amaro is a seasoned security researcher and advocate for ethical hacking. With extensive experience in analyzing cybercrime and assisting organizations in breach recovery, he is a passionate voice in the fight for greater transparency and accountability in the cybersecurity ecosystem. Andrew’s work often places him at the forefront of uncovering hidden threats and standing up to the darker forces of the digital world. His insights and expertise make him a sought-after speaker in the cybersecurity community.

Audience:
This talk is perfect for cybersecurity professionals, ethical hackers, IT leaders, and anyone interested in the intersection of cybercrime, corporate responsibility, and the evolving role of ethical hacking.