Chase Snyder

Chase Snyder, a security practitioner focused on network and firmware security, and Vlad Babkin, a firmware expert specializing in UEFI and hardware vulnerabilities, delve into crucial cybersecurity issues. They discuss the dangers of UEFI settings that can lead to hardware risks and the evolution of sophisticated Mirai variants targeting IoT devices. The conversation highlights the implications of emerging regulations like the EU Cyber Resilience Act, while stressing the need for better security measures against evolving malware and hardware threats.

Chase Snyder, a security practitioner specialized in infrastructure and supply chain risk, and Wes Dauberi, an expert in hardware and data center security, delve into the intricate world of AI infrastructure security. They highlight threats to AI data centers, particularly the vulnerabilities posed by Baseboard Management Controllers (BMCs). The discussion also emphasizes the need for stringent hardware and firmware validation techniques, as well as best practices for procurement to mitigate risks in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI workloads.