A Stuxnet for Mainframes

Presented at Hackfest 2016, Nov. 4, 2016, 11 a.m. (60 minutes)

You say SCADA, I say … mainframes. In this talk, I'll show you some remarkable - and scary - parallels between the worlds of SCADA ICS and mainframes. Notably, that what each system manages is critical to our lives. And that their worlds are insular, proprietary, and seemingly shut-off to everyone else. Except for when they aren't. I extrapolate the future of security for mainframes based on the challenges and failures of SCADA ICS as it has evolved from sequestered to connected. You'll learn how SCADA serves as a cautionary tale for securing mainframes against acts of God, nature and man. And I'll present to you the scenario of a Stuxnet for Mainframes.

Presenters:

  • Cheryl Biswas / 3ncr1pt3d as Cheryl Biswas
    Cheryl Biswas is a Threat Intel Consultant in Toronto, Canada, equally fascinated by Stuxnet and StarTrek. She loves to connect the dots using her degree in Political Science, ITIL, and many years experience in IT. She writes, blogs (see LinkedIn, AlienVault and Tripwire), and actively indulges her Twitter addiction. She has spoken at BSidesLV, BSidesTO, Circle City Con and will be speaking at SecTor.

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