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Chris Valasek is a renowned cybersecurity expert and Principal Autonomous Vehicle Security Architect at Cruise Automation, a General Motors company. He is best known for his groundbreaking work in automotive security, particularly for exposing vulnerabilities in modern vehicle control systems. Alongside his colleague Charlie Miller, Valasek gained global attention for remotely hacking into a Jeep Cherokee, highlighting the critical importance of cybersecurity in the automotive and autonomous vehicle sectors.
Chris Valasek holds a degree in Computer Science from the University of Pittsburgh and has worked as a security researcher for several tech companies. His career gained prominence in 2013 when he and Charlie Miller demonstrated vulnerabilities in automotive ECUs, leading to their famous remote hack of a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. This achievement propelled Valasek into the spotlight as one of the leading figures in automotive security. Before joining Cruise Automation, Valasek served as Security Lead at Uber’s Advanced Technologies Center. His work has been featured in major publications like TIME, Forbes, and The Washington Post.
Chris Valasek’s presentations are immersive, technical, and insightful, focusing on how hackers exploit complex security systems and the solutions available to mitigate such risks. Valasek offers a hacker’s perspective on cybersecurity, helping organizations better understand how to defend their networks and systems. His talks on automotive security and autonomous vehicles highlight the challenges and advancements in securing these technologies, inspiring audiences to confront emerging threats in an increasingly digitized world.
In this talk, Chris Valasek explores the challenges and solutions for securing autonomous vehicles. Drawing from his experience hacking a Jeep Cherokee, Valasek offers an in-depth look at how driverless cars can be vulnerable and how to safeguard these advanced systems against cyber-attacks.
Valasek provides valuable insights into how hackers think and attack networks. He explains the tactics used by attackers and how to implement effective defenses to keep corporate systems secure. His practical approach helps organizations anticipate and mitigate security risks.
If you’re looking for a cutting-edge, technical talk on cybersecurity or autonomous vehicle security, you can book Chris Valasek through Thinking Heads. As one of the foremost experts in the field, Chris offers unique insights into protecting advanced technological systems from the most sophisticated threats. Contact Thinking Heads today for more information and secure his participation at your next event.
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