Andy Thompson

Andy will present the humble origins of ransomware, touch on the notable variants of yesteryear, the big hitters of today, and discuss the future of this profit-motivated malware type. It's no longer just for Windows anymore. Linux, macOS, and mobile platforms are all ripe for extortion. This humorous and entertaining talk teaches everyone, from Mom and Pop to large publicly-traded enterprises what's really happening and how to protect themselves.

Addressing Insider Threat with Rainmaker
Abstract: This talk discusses corporate espionage, sabotage, and insider threat in today's IT landscape. Discussion and analysis of psychological characteristics of a malicious insider are discussed as well as how they apply to the Insider Threat Kill-Chain. Most importantly, this talk discusses what technical controls apply to addressing insider threat and how others simply don't work.

talk, Andy plans to show you how his family were able to hack their way around the glove on a budget. Andy plans to talk about some of the amazing places his family has traveled, how much it cost, and how you can do the same. The talk will show you how to get started in travel hacking, showcase some tips & tricks with hotel/airline programs, and teach some advanced hacks too!