Black Hat, DEFCON, Remote Code Execution. Oh, my!

John Iwasz will share some highlights from both the Black Hat and DEFCON conferences including keynotes, DEFCON villages, cybersecurity trends in AI, the Wall of Sheep, etc. After which, he will demo a remote code execution attack exploiting BinaryFormatter and JSON deserialization vulnerabilities. Lastly, John will discuss techniques and recommendations for migrating away from BinaryFormatter with Microsoft deprecating the class as of .NET 9.

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Microsoft requires everyone to check-in when entering their facility. You must provide your first and last name when signing up for this in-person event to be on the attendees list we submit to Microsoft.

Hoagies, chips, cookies, and water will be provided.

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John Iwasz

With over 25 years of experience in software development and architecture, John is a seasoned professional with a wealth of knowledge and expertise. During his 12-year tenure at Microsoft, he worked with clients in the healthcare, fintech, and pharmaceutical industries, utilizing his skills to deliver innovative solutions.

In addition to his work at Microsoft, John co-founded Whetstone Technologies, a startup that specializes in creating innovative solutions for smart speakers such as Alexa and Google Home, as well as OEM devices. The company was accepted into the PlayLabs incubator at MIT, showcasing John's entrepreneurial spirit and ability to bring new ideas to fruition.

Currently, John works as a partner technologist at AVEVA, where he focuses on industrial IoT and cybersecurity. He is dedicated to helping clients succeed through the use of cutting-edge technologies and a strong focus on quality.