Widely regarded as one of the greatest thinkers and problem solvers in the world of information security, Peiter \u201cMudge\u201d Zatko is a cybersecurity leader, open-source programmer, writer, and ethical hacker who has been among the most influential figures in shaping the modern field of cybersecurity as we know it. From pioneering work on offensive techniques and information security methods and tools, to his famous 1998 testimony to U.S. Congress on systemic flaws in the architecture of the Internet where he described how to \u201ctake down the entire Internet in 30 minutes,\u201d he has left his mark on many parts of modern infosec technology. Zatko\u2019s experiences within senior management are no less interesting and impressive. He has held leadership roles at the U.S. Department of Defense and fintech companies currently valued at $100 billion, as well as one of the most well-known social media companies in the world. In all of his roles, he has upheld his commitment to ethics and lawful disclosure. He has been described by his contemporaries as \u201ca principled technologist with a knack for making complex concepts accessible and an earnest desire to fix problems.\u201d His talks are designed to help any organization understand the differences between real security risks and fear, uncertainty, and doubt. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"