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Applying Security Discernment for IoT and in Life – A Neo-Luddite/Berean Discussion (Michael Farnum)

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The next HackFormers meeting will be held on February 6th, 2015 and is free and open to all.

Seating is limited, so please Register!

Speaker: Michael Farnum (@m1a1vet)
Founder of Hou.Sec.Con (@HouSecCon)
Date: February 6, 2015
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. with introductions beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Venue: Microsoft Technology Center at Quarry Oaks 2.
Address: 10900 Stonelake Blvd. Suite 225. Austin, TX 78759

Abstract:

IoT (Internet of Things) is the new hotness. But what are we doing to think about the security implications and how to get ahead of the trend of “MOAR FEATURES”? What are some history lessons we can learn from the distant past and the not-so-distant past? In the section of the talk, we’ll discuss some ways to help us discern when it is best to step back and start securing IoT instead of adopting tech for the sake of MOAR TECH!

But discernment and security apply to our lives in other ways outside of technology. How are we discerning the proper influences on us and moving beyond MOAR STUFF? How can we be secure in our knowledge of Christ and His saving grace that goes beyond MOAR WORKS? In this section of the talk, we’ll get into how things influence us for bad and good, and how we need to look Christ and the Word for a proper guide. And let’s have fun doing it!

Speaker Bio:

MichaelFarnum

Christian, Security Consultant, Blogger, Podcaster, US Army Vet and Battle Tank Driver
Michael has been in IT and security for over 20 years. He has held various roles such as independent consultant, wide-area-network administrator, security engineer/architect, information security manager, security evangelist, and others. He is currently a practice principal for an application security group within a very large multi-national evil corporation. He has also been a well-known security blogger/podcaster since 2006. Michael served in the US Army and for a few years where he drove an M1A1 main battle tank. This military experience combined with industry experience has given Michael a unique perspective on a lot of different things and an ability to get along with a lot of different types of folks. Michael is the founder and president of HOU.SEC.CON, The Houston Security Conference.

The Intersection of IA Security Controls and Christian Concepts of Control (Andrew Pennington)

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The next HackFormers meeting will be held on January 16th, 2015 and is free and open to all.

Seating is limited, so please Register!

Speaker: Andrew Pennington, MS, MIM, CISSP
Assistant Professor and Assistant Program Chair, MS in Information Security and Business, Embry-Riddle University Worldwide
Date: January  16, 2015
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. with introductions beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Venue: Microsoft Technology Center at Quarry Oaks 2.
Address: 10900 Stonelake Blvd. Suite 225. Austin, TX 78759

Abstract:

Organizations implement IA security controls based on the perception and identification of risk. Christ teaches a lot about what influences our perceptions and the appropriate ways to apply “control”. This presentation will explore New Testament wisdom and instruction about human perception and Christian concepts of control, and associate that knowledge to proper establishment of IT security controls.

Speaker Bio:

APAssistant Professor Andrew Pennington, CISSP, works for Embry-Riddle University Worldwide as Assistant Program Chair for the MS in Information Security and Business. He previously served as Vice President of Cybersecurity and Intelligence at K2Share LLC in College Station, TX, specializing in training for Cyber, Intelligence and Unmanned Aircraft Systems. He has also served as Vice President of Operations for Advanced Communications Concepts in Austin, which developed high-speed encryption technologies. In previous assignments in academia, Andy served as Assistant Professor and Director, Center for Cyber-Security Policy at Our Lady of the Lake University where he taught NSA-certified graduate and undergraduate courses. He serves concurrently with the active duty Air Force as Reserve alternate to the Deputy Commander, Air Force Cyber Command (AFCYBER). His earlier assignments included active duty as an F-111 navigator, electronic warfare/weapons systems officer, aircraft maintenance officer and Chief of Maintenance. He holds two patents for office products, is the proud engineer of a 3-year-old son, Andrew Ryker Pennington, and is happily married for 4 years to Cathy Pennington, a manager at Point Venture Property Owner’s Association. His family attends Northlake Church in Lago Vista, TX.