Speaker: Alex Holden

Founder and Chief Information Security Officer @HoldSecurity

Alex Holden is the founder and CISO of Hold Security, LLC. His experience unites work from leadership positions within corporate data security and security consulting. Under his leadership, Hold Security played a pivotal role in Information Security and Threat Intelligence, becoming one of the most recognizable names in its field. Mr. Holden is credited with the discovery of many high profile breaches including Adobe Systems and JPMorgan. In 2014, he discovered the largest breach of data to-date - Cybervor breach. He leads Hold Security in helping all size businesses, including global Fortune 500 companies, with their data security needs. Considered one of the leading security experts, he regularly voices his expert opinion in the mainstream media including CNN, NY Times, and Reuters.

Find Alex Holden at

http://www.holdsecurity.com/
@HoldSecurity
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Talk : Data Security Dreams and Nightmares

Track : Real World Security
Location : Majestic Complex, 6th fl
Day of week : Friday
Duration : 11:50am - 12:40pm

We don’t often hear about successes of data security programs, yet failures in securing data are trumpeted by the media leading to commercial disbarment of anyone associated with a data breach. What lessons did I learn by observing and assisting with data breaches? It is not only how to avoid them, but also what can be done to emerge successfully from a bad situation. This is a thrilling ride with a behind-the-scenes look into many major data breach dynamics. Let’s learn from their mistakes, not your own.

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