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SolarWinds Hack: Fallout, Recovery, and Prevention

Webcast
The recent SolarWinds incident demonstrated the challenges of securing systems when they are the product of complex supply chains.
Publisher

Software Engineering Institute

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Abstract

The recent SolarWinds incident demonstrated the challenges of securing systems when they are the product of complex supply chains. Responding effectively to breaches and hacks requires a cross-section of technical skills and process insights. In this webcast, we will explore the lifecycle of the SolarWinds activity and discuss both technical and risk assessment to prepare organizations to defend against this type of incident.

What attendees will learn:

  • Technical details regarding the SolarWinds vulnerabilities and exploits
  • Supply chain risk management principles required to reduce the risk of future incidents
  • Advice on the core operational capabilities required to respond to and recover from the SolarWinds hack

About the Speaker

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Matthew J. Butkovic

Matthew Butkovic is the Technical Director of the Cyber Risk and Resilience Assurance Directorate in the CERT Division of the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (CMU SEI).

Matt performs critical infrastructure protection research and develops methods, tools, and techniques for evaluating capabilities and managing risk. This includes addressing the …

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Art Manion

Art Manion

Art Manion is an SEI alumni employee.

Art Manion is a senior member of the Vulnerability Analysis team in the CERT Program at the Software Engineering Institute (SEI), Carnegie Mellon University. Since joining CERT in 2001, Manion has studied vulnerabilities, coordinated disclosure efforts, and published advisories, alerts, and vulnerability notes …

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