Vlad Babkin

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.