Hacking a building: any improvement since the Target breach >10 yrs ago

Ken Munro

18:00 - Event start and talk including Q&A

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20:30 - Event close

It’s been over a decade since the Target data breach. It was an event that reinforced the need for supply chain security reviews. It seems that much has changed since then, or has it? Has the security profile of the average connected building improved in that time period, be it retail, commercial or otherwise? I would argue not. As a refresher, the Target store networks were compromised via a HVAC management supplier’s systems. Card data was stolen, acrimony ensued, stock prices dived. But, whilst much was learned and changed, conflicting pressures have done much to mitigate the effect of those improvements. What can we do to ensure that our buildings, warehouses and offices are not our weak spot?

Ken Munro is a security researcher and a founder and partner of Pen Test Partners, the UK’s largest independent penetration testing firm, with an established presence in the USA. He focuses on real world security problems in connected products and embedded systems, including smart home devices, automotive systems, critical national infrastructure, and aviation technology. Ken and his team responsibly disclose vulnerabilities at scale and share practical lessons through conference talks and media commentary. He is also a recognised voice for reform and legislative change, having spoken at TEDx, briefed UK and US government departments, and contributed to EU consumer councils.

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