Global OWASP AppSec EU 2018

The OWASP Global Application Security Conference took place this week in the heart of London. see: OWASP AppSecEU 2018

The QEII conference centre, just across the Westminster Abbey was packed with brilliant minds from all over the world, dedicated in advancing security across all technologies. 

The premier application security conference for European developers and security experts. AppSec EU provides attendees with insight into leading speakers for application security and cyber security, training sessions on various applications, networking, connections and exposure to the best practices in cybersecurity.

As an OWASP London Chapter leader, (@OWASPLondon) it was an honor to be part of the team that delivered this amazing 1 week event. 

The OWASP foundation staff and board did an amazing job and we all enjoyed working together. We reached out to all OWASP chapters across the globe and we are dedicating ourselves in amazing things to come. 

ISSA UK meet on board the HQS Wellington

This week we had an amazing event with @issauk. The meet took place on-board the @HQSWellington #HQSWellington #InfoSec #CyberSecurity #CyberDefense #CyberDecence 

ISSA-UK, isthe UK Chapter of the ISSA. With active participation from individuals and chapters all over the world, the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) is the largest international, not-for-profit association specifically for information security professionals. Having welcomed over 1,800 members since our beginnings in 2003, the ISSA-UK Chapter is the world’s most successful chapter. 

Security BSides Athens 2018

Security BSides Athens 2018 was the 3rd Ethical Hacking conference that took place in Athens, Greece. Once again we created a conference for the information security community, by the information security community, with a special thanks to all our volunteers. 

We love moving the venue to different locations each year to ensure the participants get to "rediscover" the event. One of the main reasons why we love scouting for a new location each year, is because we adapt the conference to the venue's attributes, whichever these are. This is what makes the event unique each year and a lovely memorable experience, while trying to bring more quality, rather that focus on quantity. 

Security BSides Athens 2018 (www.bsidesath.gr) took place at Impact Hub Athens (link) which allowed us to bring a different look and feel to the whole event. (All the information for our previous events is archived and can be found here: https://www.bsidesath.gr/index.php#Pevents)

Security BSides London 2018 - Thank you!

It was an amazing feeling seeing my logo all over the place at Security BSides London this year. In case you missed it, this blog post will bring you up to speed. 

> @BSidesLDN #BSidesLDN #BSidesLDN2018 

> #LogoWinner #BreachDayClock #2minutesToMidnight #Breach #BreachDay #DataBreach #InfoSec #CyberSecurity #BinaryClock #CyberTheme

> @OWASP #AppSec @AppSecEU @OWASPLondon

> #AfterParty @mwrinfosecurity #RansomWear

See you in Security BSides London 2019! ;)

Cyber Europe 2018 by ENISA (EU Agency for Network and Information Security)

The EU Agency for Network and Information Security (ENISA) manages the programme of pan-European exercises known as Cyber Europe #CE2018. 

The Cyber Europe exercises are simulations of large-scale cybersecurity incidents that escalate to become Cyber crises. 

I am part of ENISA's approved NIS Experts*, where I have both designed and reviewed different Cyber incidents/exercises for the pan-European Cyber Europe exercise, I wanted to share with you the opportunity to get to know more about this very important bi-annual European initiative. This year is the 5th pan European Cyber crisis exercise.

The scenario

• Cyber Europe 2018 planners developed a scenario revolving around Aviation which can include, Civil Aviation Authorities, Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), Airport Companies, Air Carriers, with potential impacts in other sector.
• The scenario will contain real life inspired technical incidents to analyse, from forensic and malware analysis, open source intelligence, and of course non-technical incidents.
• The incidents will build up into a crisis at all levels: local, organization, national, European. Business continuity plans and Crisis management procedures will be put at test

The exercise is organised for IT security, business continuity and crisis management teams coming from EU and EFTA Member States only.


More: https://www.enisa.europa.eu/topics/cyber-exercises/cyber-europe-programme 

*NOTE: The CEI List of Experts is a tool used solely for the purposes of assessing and identifying suitable external experts for a potential future contractual working relationship with ENISA. It is emphasised that inclusion in the list does NOT mean that you are considered to be an official representative of ENISA or in any way entitled to represent the Agency.