Veronica Schmitt

Veronica started her forensic career in 2008. She is currently an Assistant Professor at Noroff University, where she has been given her own Minions to plan her world domination.. Veronica serves as part of the WoSEC board of directors, and the board of directors of DFIRLABS that specializes in the investigation of complex incidents. Veronica holds a Master in Science at Rhodes University in Information Security with specialisation in the forensic analysis of malware. Veronica has also received training overseas in cybercrime investigation and digital forensics from the US Department of Homeland Security, the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists, and the SANS Institute. She is also an Independent Security researcher currently working with Medtronic which is one of the largest Medical Device Manufacturers. She prides herself in keeping patients safe as this is something which is near to her heart. She is also a cyborg sporting an embedded medical device herself. She also has spoken extensively internationally, including at the SANS DFIR Summit, and DEF CON Villages. She also is a DEF CON Goon and she is the founder of DC2751. Her particular research interests include research into security vulnerabilities in medical devices forming part of the Internet of Things, and how these could be exploited by malicious attackers, as well as what types of forensic artefacts could be identified from any attacks. She is extremely passionate about protecting people whose lives depend on these medical devices, and her passion saw her becoming a member of the security research group, I am the Cavalry. At her core Veronica is a forensicator and in love with every bit, byte and nibble of knowledge she has obtained. @P01z0n_P1x13

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