BSides NoVA 2019 - 10:00 AM - Jeff Man - Spies, Ciphers, Symbols, & Secret Writings
Channel: Brett Thorson
Date: 2019-03-02

The venue for BSides NOVA 2019 (The George Washington Masonic National Memorial) inspired this ex-NSA Cryptologist to put together a presentation on codes, ciphers, and secrets from the era of the American Revolution, Gen. George Washington, and Freemasonry. That's right, InfoSec dates back to the beginnings of this country (and then some)! Look around as you attend BSides and you might see some examples of secret writings or symbols in the various artwork and decorations throughout this national treasure. Come learn about substitution ciphers, transposition ciphers, code books, invisible ink, and much more!

Jeff Man (Sr. Information Security Consultant at Online Business Systems)
Respected Information Security expert, advisor, evangelist, co-host on Paul's Security Weekly, and recently returned to a Consulting/Advisory role at Online Business Systems. Over 35 years of experience working in all aspects of computer, network, and information security, including risk management, vulnerability analysis, compliance assessment, forensic analysis and penetration testing. Previously held security research, management and product development roles with the National Security Agency, the DoD and private-sector enterprises and was part of the first penetration testing "red team" at NSA. For the past twenty-two years, has been a pen tester, security architect, consultant, QSA, and PCI SME, providing consulting and advisory services to many of the nation's well known companies.