John Strand

Danish analyst John Strand joins regular DTW attendees to discuss keynotes, TM Forum's initiatives, API challenges, evolution of telecom operators, sales growth obstacles, government subsidies in Denmark, and industry shifts post-EU elections.

John Strand, a penetration tester and founder of Black Hills Information Security, dives into thrilling tales of breaking into secure environments. He shares chaotic moments from a military infiltration that escalated to confrontations with armed personnel. The light-hearted anecdote of a lavish Las Vegas conference dinner sparks family judgments about business expenses. He also highlights the clever use of tools like Google Street View in planning stealth missions, revealing the humor and tension behind each operation's unexpected twists.

John Strand, a security expert known for his insights on penetration testing and cloud security, shares fascinating details on the new YubiKey 5C NFC and its role in multi-factor authentication. He discusses the importance of penetration tests and organizational preparedness in cybersecurity. The conversation highlights industry trends like vulnerability management, the significance of free cybersecurity tools, and recent innovations surrounding cloud security. Strand also delves into partnerships like Sysdig's collaboration with VulnDB for improved threat intelligence.