Session Title: A Simple Strategy for Securing Devices Running Firmware
Monta Elkins is a leading expert in cybersecurity, serving as Hacker-in-Chief at Foxguard Solutions and a principal instructor at SANS, where he specializes in ICS SCADA system security. Honored as the 2018 EnergySec Cyber Security Professional of the Year, Monta is renowned for his innovative contributions to the field, including the creation of a supply chain chipping attack that was featured on Wired.com. He has delivered over 70 impactful presentations at prestigious security conferences, such as DEFCON, RSA, EnergySec, S4, CS3STLM, SANS ICS Summit, BSides LV, GridSecCon, Hack the Capitol, Hollywood Hackfest, and Hardware.io. Additionally, he is the author of the Hardware Hacking Essentials Training Course, showcasing his commitment to advancing knowledge in cybersecurity.