Web security expert Troy Hunt to be welcomed into the Infosecurity Hall of Fame
Australian web
security expert Troy Hunt has been revealed as the latest industry luminary to
be selected to join the Infosecurity Hall of Fame. He will be inducted into the
Hall of Fame at Infosecurity Europe, Europe’s number
one information security event.
Troy’s inclusion in the Infosecurity Hall of Fame recognises his contribution
to the advancement of information security, education and good practice as an
industry advocate, through his security research, public education, blogging
and outreach work. In addition to creating courses for online education
provider Pluralsight, Troy is a Microsoft Regional Director and MVP of
Developer Security, and he speaks at events and trains technology professionals
across the globe. Troy is also the creator of Have I Been Pwned – a free data
breach search website which enables non-technical consumers to discover whether
their data has been compromised.
Established in 2008, the Infosecurity Hall of Fame recognises the pioneers who
have made a significant and long-term contribution to information security on a
global level. It acknowledges and celebrates the achievements of these
visionaries, luminaries, practitioners, advocates and thought leaders who have
provided intellectual or practical input that has shifted the advancement of
the industry.
Troy will be officially inducted during a session on the Keynote Stage on
11.20-12.10 on Thursday 6th June, when he will deliver the Hall of Fame Annual
Lecture on the topic of Rise of the Breaches.
Troy Hunt said: ‘A huge amount of the work many of us do in the industry is
solitary. Being inducted into the Hall of Fame is recognition that our efforts
have been noticed and have made a positive difference to the community. That’s
an enormously fulfilling feeling. I’ve always looked at Infosecurity Europe as
the standout event in the region for catching up on what’s happening in the
broader industry. There’s a huge amount of value in the knowledge sharing that
goes on. For me, the ‘hallway track’ is one of the most valuable aspects; I
love having the opportunity to meet with peers and engage in ad hoc
conversations and have built a lot of long-lasting valuable relationships. The
connections people make will help drive the next generation of meaningful
solutions in the industry.’
Nicole Mills, Exhibition Director of Infosecurity Europe, said: “The history of
computing and information security has been written by many brilliant minds who
have dedicated their lives to its advancement. Troy Hunt epitomises this,
having devoted his career to building knowledge, skills and capabilities among
technology professionals across the globe – something that’s becoming ever more
critical as the cyber security skills shortage continues to bite. He has also
made a significant contribution to increasing public understanding of their
exposure to data breaches, and the fundamentals of how to safeguard themselves.
We are truly delighted to confirm Troy’s induction into the Infosecurity Europe
Hall of Fame.”
The theme of Troy Hunt’s Hall of Fame Annual Lecture will be ‘Rise of the
Breaches’. In it, he will give visitors a look inside the world of data
breaches, based on his experiences dealing with billions of breached records.
He’ll share what’s motivating hackers, how they’re gaining access to data and
how organisations are dealing with the aftermath of attacks. Most importantly,
Troy’s insights will help visitors to contextualise these incidents and
understand both what these attacks actually look like and how to defend against
them.
About the Infosecurity Hall of Fame
The Infosecurity Hall of Fame celebrates the achievements of internationally
recognised information security visionaries, luminaries, practitioners and
advocates. Selection of the inductee is made by the Infosecurity Magazine and
Infosecurity Europe editorial and content teams. Inductees must:
• Be an internationally recognised and respected information security
practitioner or advocate
• Have made a clear and long-term (over 10 years) contribution to the
advancement of information security
• Have provided intellectual or practical input that has contributed to and
accelerated the advancement of information security
• Be an engaging thought-leader demonstrating creativity and original thinking
in information security.
INFOSECURITY EUROPE HALL OF FAME ALUMNI
• James Lyne (2018)
• Professor Mary Aiken (2017)
• Brian Honan (2016)
• Jack Daniel (2015)
• Dr Eric Cole (2014)
• Mikko Hypponen (2013)
• Shlomo Kramer (2013)
• Alan Turing (2013, posthumous)
• John Colley (2012)
• Raj Samani (2012)
• Neira Jones (2011)
• Colonel (Ret’d) John Doody (2012)
• Graham Cluley (2011)
• Rik Ferguson (2011)
• Merlin, Lord Erroll (2010)
• Stephen Bonner (2010)
• Ed Gibson (2010)
• Charlie McMurdie (2010)
• Eugene Kaspersky (2010)
• Dan Kaminsky (2009)
• David Lacey (2009)
• Dr Paul G Dorey (2009)
• Dr. Whitfield Diffle (2009)
• Phil Zimmermann (2009)
• Adam Laurie (2008)
• Professor Fred Piper (2008)
• Alan Paller (2008)
• Bruce Schneier (2008)
• The late Professor Howard Schmidt (2008)
Infosecurity Europe, now in its 24th year, takes place at Olympia, Hammersmith,
London, from 4-6 June 2019. It attracts over 19,500 unique information security
professionals attending from every segment of the industry, including 400+
exhibitors showcasing their products and services, industry analysts, worldwide
press and policy experts, and over 200 industry speakers are lined up to take
part in the free-to-attend conference, seminar and workshop programme – https://www.infosecurityeurope.com
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About Infosecurity Europe
Strategically held annually in London, Europe’s centre for technology start-up
businesses, Infosecurity Europe is Europe’s largest and most comprehensive
Information Security event. Featuring numerous analysts, policy experts,
journalists and over 400 exhibitors, Infosecurity Europe presents an invaluable
business platform, as well as staging the world’s largest complimentary
conference programme containing 240+ free to attend conference sessions which
have been accredited by leading industry associations (ISC)² and ISACA since
2012. The event attracts over 19,500 unique information security industry
professionals attending from every segment of the industry and presents the
most important date in the calendar for information security professionals
across Europe. www.infosecurityeurope.com. @Infosecurity
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About Infosecurity Magazine
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information security professionals globally across all key business verticals.
With over 12 years of experience, its award-winning editorial writers and
industry experts provide compelling content focussing on the security
industry’s hot topics and trends, in depth news, analysis and opinion. The
magazine also provides knowledge and learning opportunities through an
established webinar channel; whitepaper syndication programs; industry-leading
virtual conferences and custom events. All of these offerings are endorsed by
the major industry accreditation bodies, bringing together information security
leaders in person, in print and online throughout the year. Infosecurity
Magazine covers everything and everyone you need to know in information
security, with a focus on business strategy, people and technology.
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