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.

In this engaging discussion, security expert John Strand dives into the latest developments in cybersecurity, highlighting the YubiKey 5C NFC's role in enhancing multi-factor authentication. He shares critical insights on when organizations should consider penetration testing, emphasizing the need for solid cyber hygiene. The conversation also covers the new cloud threat exchange by Netskope and the importance of securing container environments, spotlighting partnerships like Sysdig and VulnDB. Tune in for expert tips on navigating today’s complex security landscape!