Event details
Schedule
6:00 p.m. EST - Arrival, setup, mingle, PIZZA!
6:30 p.m. EST - Technical Talks
- Introduction to OWASP Ottawa, Public Announcements
- "Securing the Industrial Frontier: AI-Powered Defenses for OT/ICS Cybersecurity" with Kay Oblassi
- "Are We Leak-Free Yet? Securing Production App Secrets" with Robert Babaev
Abstract
Securing the Industrial Frontier: AI-Powered Defenses for OT/ICS Cybersecurity with Kay Oblassi
As OT/ICS systems become increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats, AI-powered defenses offer a promising solution. This presentation explores the intersection of AI and OT/ICS, discussing the benefits and challenges of implementing AI-powered defenses in industrial control systems.
Are We Leak-Free Yet? Securing Production App Secrets with Robert Babaev
A month or so ago, I was fiddling with ways of getting secret values (API keys, database URLs, etc.) into an application without leaking them. This talk will go over that journey, and how complicated it actually can be to get zero-leak secret injection in web apps, namely those using Docker Compose and Docker Swarm. Considerations for client-side secrets, server-side secrets, and more! Demos include showcasing source code, and possibly spooling up Docker containers and/or building web applications on a local environment. Likely pre-recorded.
About the OWASP® Foundation
The Open Worldwide Application Security Project® (OWASP) is a nonprofit foundation that works to improve the security of software. Through community-led open-source software projects, hundreds of local chapters worldwide, tens of thousands of members, and leading educational and training conferences, the OWASP Foundation is the source for developers and technologists to secure the web.
Kay Oblassi
Speaker
Kayode is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in financial services, consulting, and Cyber GRC. He is the Founder of Aidrome Inc., an IT firm that aims to leverage AI for digital transformation across various sectors, including ICS/OT Cybersecurity.
Robert Babaev
Speaker
Robert Babaev is a recent graduate of Carleton University with an Honours Bachelor of Computer Science, specializing in Computer and Internet Security. He has done multiple internships at major Canadian cyber companies like Barracuda Networks and Software Secured, research into authentication and access control frameworks, and competed internationally in Athens and Prague in competitions through CyberSci. Robert also regularly engages in side projects including CourseFull, an app built to help students track their academic goals without the guesswork.
Event will be indoors. Based on the Ottawa Public Health Guidelines we strongly recommend that attendees wear a mask while not presenting. This will reduce the risk of transmission and protect members who may have compromised immune systems.