Security Posture of GPS — by FC

#IICSG2018 Conference Deep-Tech Track

Day 2 (25 May 2018)

2.30pm—3.15pm

@ Stamford Ballroom (Olivia)

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Abstract

GPS is used everywhere and in ways that many people are unaware of; it’s not just about finding your way from A to B.  Taking a hacker’s perspective on this global system that underpins our Critical National Infrastructure, this talk will look at how we use GPS, where and why it is used and, more importantly, how can it be broken. Come on a journey of discovery of GPS, hacking and things that make you go “mmm”. Can we find our way through GPS vulnerabilities to find a more secure destination?

About FC a.k.a. 'Freakyclown'

Co-Founder, Ethical Hacker, Social Engineer

FC is a well-known ethical hacker and social engineer. He has been working in the information security field for over 20 years and excels at circumventing access controls. He has held positions in his careers such as Senior Penetration Tester as well as Head of Social Engineering and Physical Assessments for renowned security companies. Having worked as Head of Cyber Research for Raytheon Missile Systems, and working closely alongside intelligence agencies, he has cemented both his skill set and knowledge as well as help to steer governments take correct courses of action against national threats.

As an ethical hacker and social engineer, FC ‘breaks into’ hundreds of banks, offices and government facilities in the UK and Europe. His work demonstrating weaknesses in physical, personnel and digital controls assists organisations to improve their security. He is motivated by a drive to make individuals, organisations and countries more secure and better able to defend themselves from malicious attack.

Now Co-Founder and Head of Ethical Hacking at Redacted Firm, he continues to perform valuable research into vulnerabilities. His client list involves major high-street banks in the UK and Europe, FTSE100 companies and multiple government agencies and security forces. He also co-founded the Surrey and Hampshire Hackspace as well as Defcon 441452 (Gloucester) hacker group. He has co-hosted many podcasts, been featured in the press and regularly writes articles for journals and blogs. FC and his partner Dr Jessica Barker have been announced as Guest Curators of the 2018 Cheltenham Science Festival.

FC frequently gives talks at corporate events, security conferences, universities and schools around the world. He specialises in teaching people of all ages and abilities the art of security in an engaging and impactful way. He demystifies security with his expertise, humour and passion.