SAME DC - August - Webinar: Supply Chain Resiliency

WEBINAR SESSION INFORMATION

The lack of transparency in today's supply chains threatens the reliability, safety, and security of critical infrastructure. 90% of modern applications are composed of open-source software, which may contain malware and unintended bugs, whereas critical hardware components may be counterfeit or infected by hardware Trojans. In response, legislation has been proposed to make software and hardware integrators liable for vulnerabilities in their systems. Major standardization and certification organizations recommend the creation of bill of materials (BOMs) and scanners to identify vulnerabilities and to support incident response. While steps in the right direction, neither is a silver bullet and must be complemented by run-time analysis.

In this session, we shall discuss (i) the explosive growth of malicious components in public registries; (ii) the roles of XBOMs and vulnerability databases in supply chain best practices; (iii) the limitations of signature-based and behavior-based vulnerability detection approaches; (iv) the remote access to side channels (RASC) platform, a small and inexpensive solution for monitoring critical systems for anomalies in the field; (v) preliminary results for RASC in real-time disassembly and malware detection using power and EM measurements; (vi) key points and paths forward to scale real-time monitoring in order to meet the needs of real-world products and systems; and (vii) the unique training and clearable talent pipeline programs at the University of Florida aimed at reducing the AI talent deficit in all areas of national security.

1. Understand the risks associated with open-source software and global hardware supply chains.
2. Understand the basics of side-channel analysis and how it can be used to complement eXtended Bill of Materials (XBOMs) and overcome supply chain risks in critical infrastructure.
3. Explore and assess real-time side-channel monitoring and compare with existing approaches for detecting faults and anomalies in software and hardware.
4. Reflect on improvements, such as incorporation of deep learning and digital twins
5. Identify opportunities at the University of Florida for students, veterans, and working professionals who seek training on AI and national security.

This virtual session offers one (1) Professional Development Hour (PDH) certified by the SAME DC Post for live participants.

Domenic Forte is a Professor and the Steven A. Yatauro Faculty Fellow with the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Florida. He is also the Associate Director of the Florida Institute for National Security (FINS). His research covers the domain of hardware security from transistors to printed circuit boards where he has 200+ publications and 20 patents. Dr. Forte is a recipient of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the NSF CAREER Award, and the ARO Young Investigator Award. His research has also been recognized with 10+ best paper awards and nominations from IJCB, ISTFA, HOST, DAC, AHS, and others.

Dr. Ben Amaba holds a PhD. degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering, a M.B.A./M.S. degree in Engineering and Operations, and a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering. His expertise is in industrial, systems, and software engineering. Dr. Amaba is a Distinguished Fellow with the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers. He holds several board member positions including the Operations Sciences Institute, the University of Miami, University of Central Florida, National Society of Professional Engineers, and other organizations. He is a registered and licensed Professional Engineer with International Registry; certified in Production, Operations, and Inventory Management by APICS ®; LEED® Accredited Professional (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design); and certified in Corporate Strategy by Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Dr. Amaba’s published work is in artificial intelligence, data sciences, automation, cybersecurity, and Open-Source software. Dr. Amaba holds a copyright for Process Activity Flow Framework®, framework for requirements, design, architecture, and application development techniques and other patents. Dr. Amaba is prominently featured in “Giving 2.0,” by Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen with Stanford Business School, which details contributions to bolster and promote STEM education and careers, and is an Alexis de Tocqueville Society/United Way Member, which recognizes local philanthropic leaders.

Whitney Stowell, SAME DC Post President

Whitney Stowell is the CEO and Founder of Cribworks, a sales and business development consulting firm based in Washington, DC. With more than 14 years of industry experience across commercial, startups and government contracting, Whitney has worked in marketing, business development, corporate strategy and government affairs across a diverse range of small and large businesses, including Signify (formerly Philips Lighting), Major League Rugby (MLR) franchise Old Glory DC, Royal Philips, Elbit Systems of America, Chenega Corporation, and the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs within the United States Senate.

Whitney sits on the Board of Directors for the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) DC Post in Washington DC, a non-profit organization that collaborates with both government and private sector on national security infrastructure challenges. Whitney is an active member throughout the local rugby community, recently serving as President of the Washington Irish Rugby Football Club and works with local youth rugby clubs throughout the area. Whitney is also active in various organizations throughout the Washington DC, such as Bunker Labs, Smart Cities Group, Association for United States Army (AUSA), USA Rugby, and others.

Friday, August 2, 2024

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET

WEBEX Virtual Platform

Earn 1 PDH each session

Through a commitment to offering effective training, development and networking programs, SAME DC Post is helping sustain the future of the profession with monthly education-focused sessions to deliver topical and relevant content to our industry.

Our program offers a one-hour educational professional development opportunity on the first Friday of each month via a virtual platform, hosted by the SAME DC Post. Lunch is NOT included in the ticket (but you may eat your lunch while watching the session). Follow up questions by chat are encouraged.

This program is free to SAME members and students, and $25 for non-members. Please note, you must attend the live session to receive a one-hour (1 HR) PDH certificate from the SAME DC Post. Registration required.

Registered ticket holders will find the event link in their registration Online Event Page. The link to the session will also be emailed 24 hours before the program begins. Please add [email protected] to your safe senders list. The email you use to register will be the email that receives the link.

REFUND POLICY

This event is non-refundable for paid ticket holders because all attendees receive a link to the live program immediately upon registration. Please note that not all jurisdictions or organizations accept PDH certificates for continuing education.

Do you have an educational topic you would like to present during our monthly First Friday Lunchtime Learning Sessions?

Presentations will be selected based on how the program will provide high-quality and valuable professional development for the A/E/C community, presentation topics that provide thought leadership and insight into current industry challenges, and solutions that are available beyond your organization’s specific product or service. Presentations that promote specific companies, products, or services will not be selected.

Please complete the online form to share your topic and learning objectives with the SAME DC Post Programs committee.

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Please contact the SAME DC First Friday Director, Bree Beal at [email protected].

Sponsorship for the First Friday Webinar Series and other programs and events are available for 2024. Contact the SAME DC Sponsorship Director, Michael Galante at [email protected]

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Event Venue

Online