About this Event
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Full Sail University, Building 3, Entertainment Business Center (see map below)
Speaker 1: Kevin "Johnson" Tackett, Secure Ideas
Presentation: Ship of Theseus as a Service - Security Testing When Nothing Is Truly Yours
Speaker 2: Robert Whetstine, a.k.a. Bow Tie Security Guy
Presentation: The Cyber landscape and how to navigate it!
Agenda
- 6:00 pm - Check-in, Register, Networking
- 6:05 pm - Dinner
- 6:35 pm - Opening Announcements
- 6:50 pm - Speaker Presentation
- 7:40 pm - Break & Networking
- 8:00 pm - Speaker Presentation
- 8:50 pm - Wrap-up
- 9:00 pm - Goodnight / Post Meeting Networking
Dinner is provided and there is free parking on site. Refer to the map below - Full Sail Building 3 - Entertainment Business Center / Launchbox. View/download the campus map.
We look forward to seeing you there for the informative and interesting presentations!
This meeting will count towards 3 CPE's!
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Bio:
As a seasoned penetration tester, Kevin Tackett of Secure Ideas has cracked the code when it comes to assessing security controls—both in the real world and on the digital battlefield. With a dash of humor and a treasure trove of anecdotes, he'll paint a picture of the hair-raising interplay between physical security and network/application vulnerabilities. So, whether you're a tech enthusiast, a cybersecurity aficionado, or simply curious about the hidden perils of the digital era, don't miss this eye-opening presentation. Get ready to have your mind blown and your sides split with laughter as Kevin Tackett of Secure Ideas guides you through a captivating journey you won't soon forget!
Presentation: Ship of Theseus as a Service - Security Testing When Nothing Is Truly Yours
Description:
The ancient Greeks debated whether a ship remained the same vessel after every plank had been replaced. Modern security testers face a similar philosophical puzzle every time they assess a contemporary application. When the authentication is handled by one provider, the data lives in another, the AI features come from a third, and the core logic runs on serverless functions stitched together with APIs, what exactly are you testing? And more importantly, who is responsible when something breaks?
In this talk, Kevin Tackett will explore the unique challenges of security testing applications where the organization owns remarkably little of the actual code executing in their environment. Drawing from penetration testing engagements against modern architectures, he will examine how trust boundaries blur when applications are assembled from external components, how traditional testing methodologies fall short when you cannot access the underlying systems, and how to identify risks that exist in the seams between services rather than within them. Each piece of the ship may be seaworthy on its own, but the way they are fastened together often tells a different story.
Attendees will leave with practical approaches for scoping and executing security tests against applications built on foundations they do not control. The presentation will cover techniques for evaluating third-party integrations, strategies for testing AI components embedded within larger systems, and methods for communicating shared responsibility risks to stakeholders who believe their vendors have security handled. Whether you are a tester trying to wrap your arms around a sprawling modern architecture or a security leader wondering what your team should actually be assessing, this session will help you answer the question of what remains when you strip away everything that belongs to someone else.
Bio:
Rob is the host of the BowTieSecurityGuy After Dark podcast, where cybersecurity meets candid conversation. A podcast dives into the human side of security—unfiltered insights, late-night thoughts, and real-world stories from the trenches. Whether it’s breaking down complex threats, exploring industry trends, or sharing lessons learned, this is your go-to space for smart, approachable security talk… after hours.
Rob has also been in the technology and cyber security space for the last two decades, renowned for his relentless pursuit for knowledge and nerdy bowties. And born with an innate curiosity and a passion for problem-solving, Rob's journey into the world of technology began at a young age, where he spent countless hours tinkering with computers found in the trash.
His insatiable thirst for knowledge led him to a career in cyber security and technology for the last almost 20 years at Disney, one of the largest companies in the world, where he helped build their IOT and mobile security platform, secure Star Wars land, and lead and built Disney's anti-phishing and social engineer program.
As an advocate for diversity and inclusion in tech, Rob spends his free time working with non-profit organizations aimed at providing educational resources and networking opportunities to aspiring individuals from diverse backgrounds. He also loves mentoring and works with people from all over the world with different backgrounds looking to get into the cyber security and technology space.
Beyond his work in the corporate world, Rob can be found working in his shop on various projects like restoring old motorcycles (Mopeds really but he says "motorcycles makes me sound cooler"), creating movie props, fixing his kids toys, virtual pinball machines and building electric bikes. You can even see one of the replica movie props he created in the Goonies museum, located in Astoria, Washington.
With an unshakable commitment to staying at the forefront of cyber security advancements, Rob continues to innovate, inspire, and lead by example. Through his relentless pursuit of knowledge and his passion for safeguarding digital landscapes, and education he strives to make cyber security easy to understand and grasp for anyone wanting to learn more.
Presentation: The Cyber landscape and how to navigate it!
Description:
Whether you just graduated, are transistioning into a new career, or if you have been impacted by company downsizing, in this presentation Robert will talk about what it's like to be unemployed in this job market, the scams to watch out for, as well as overall mental health for all of us. He will be sharing his personal journey from being laid off to finding a new job, along with the emotional struggles that went with that. He will discuss why you should be building your network and ways you can to do that. Finally, he will provide ways to stand out on LinkedIn, along with interview and resume tips and tricks.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Full Sail University, 175 University Park Dr, Winter Park, United States
USD 28.52
