BSidesAtlanta 2019 - Wes Widner - The Sound of Evil
Channel: BSidesATL
Date: 2019-06-24

Voice assistants are popping up everywhere. Many wonder and worry whether we are voluntarily wire tapping ourselves. Your Alexa or Google Assistant doesn't have to be a magical box that represents a possible security vulnerability in your home (or car). Come join me as we explore how voice assistants work. I'm a firm believer that you need to know how something works before you can truly secure it. Next, we'll explore the threat vectors that all voice assistants share. And finally, and how they can be protected. 

One of the first dates with my wife was spent overclocking a Gateway 2000 66Mhz to 175Mhz. I knew she was the one as the under-cooled chip glowed red hot and set off the smoke alarm. These days, I’m an Engineering Manager at CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity company. Hit me up if you’re interested in joining our team!