The Chief Security Expert of Kaspersky to deliver
keynote address at OFFZONE
He will talk about the root causes and evolution
of cybersecurity incidents over the last 20 years
Sergey Golovanov, the Chief Security Expert from
one of the largest companies in the industry, has years of experience
in researching cybersecurity risks.
He joined Kaspersky in 2005 and is currently
focused on analyzing espionage campaigns and threats to financial
systems. He also oversees research into embedded systems security and investigates
criminal activity.
In his keynote address r00+ 0f 3/\@ (Root
of evil), the expert will explore the reasons why cyber incidents
occur.
I have been in the cybersecurity industry for over 20 years. Looking back at the incidents I came across in 2004, I realize that the situation has not changed much: phishing emails, software vulnerabilities, and weak passwords are still around. Understanding the real reasons behind the incidents is as important as acknowledging a disease—this is the first step to recovery.
Despite the power of artificial
intelligence, passwordless authentication methods, cloud technologies, and secure
programming languages, attackers are still finding ways to compromise
information systems.
So why hasn’t the situation improved
in 20 years? Do we know the real causes of incidents and the motives
of attackers? What escapes the eye? Are there ways to minimize the risks?
To answer these questions, Sergey Golovanov will
turn to some real‑life cases he investigated over the course of his
career.
The fifth international conference on practical
cybersecurity OFFZONE will take place at Moscow’s ZIL cultural center on August
22–23. The event will draw together security specialists, developers,
engineers, researchers, lecturers, and students. Thematically, the conference
will be divided into 8 zones where the attendees will hear expert
presentations on current cyber threats and new approaches to security,
participate in workshops and master classes, and compete in quizzes
and contests. This year’s additions are Threat.Zone and AI.Zone
where anyone can test their knowledge of the cyber threat landscape and learn
about best AI practices.
OFFZONE is more than just a chance to gain
experience, hone skills, and hear from industry experts. It is also an opportunity
to celebrate cybersecurity and get inspiration from the like‑minded.
In 2023, more than 2,500 people attended the event featuring 108 speakers
with a total of 89 presentations. As in previous years, the 2024
conference will be held exclusively offline.
