Conference 29N – Hackers: ensuring a safer digital world
On Wednesday, November 29, at 11.30:XNUMX a.m. in the Alan Turing Assembly Hall, Deepak Daswani will give the conference titled: "Hackers: ensuring a safer digital world". In this conference, the hacker and cybersecurity expert Deepak Daswani will take a tour through the exciting world of ciberseguridad as a first step to give an overview of the state of the art, context as far as threats are concerned. On the other hand, he will show concrete examples of success stories and different research carried out by himself over the years, in different areas of knowledge related to hacking and cybersecurity, which will include some practical demonstrations.
In addition to this, being a conference aimed at Computer Engineering students, it will also explain in detail the hacker figure with its positive connotation in today's digital society, as well as the precepts of the philosophy that surrounds this figure. Principles such as perseverance, discipline, concern for overcoming challenges, continuous training, high doses of passion and the search for knowledge as the main source of motivation, beyond the search for success, or a self-demand that ultimately seeks validation alien or ego satisfaction.
In addition to instructing students in different areas of knowledge, lines of research or professional opportunities in the world of cybersecurity, another objective is to propose an approach to development and integral growth based on the philosophy of the hacker, together with experience. staff throughout their career. In order to inspire students to exploit their abilities to differentiate themselves and be able to contribute their grain of sand to the evolution of this digital society, without traps, without shortcuts, maintaining ethics as an unassailable principle, and ensuring a safer digital world .
CV Deepak Daswani
Deepak Daswani, computer engineer and leading cybersecurity expert, is an emblematic and essential figure in the digital field in Spain. His career includes crucial roles, such as Security Evangelist at the National Cybersecurity Institute (INCIBE) of the Government of Spain, Chief Security Ambassador for Telefónica and expert at the multinational firm Deloitte.
As one of the most renowned hackers in the country, Daswani has revealed vulnerabilities in systems of renowned manufacturers. His influence extends beyond cybersecurity, as he is a featured speaker at international cybersecurity conferences, academic institutions, business gatherings, and inspirational conferences, including the prestigious TED Talks. His dissemination and awareness work on cybersecurity includes national media, such as TVE, Cadena SER, Antena 3, La Sexta, RTVC, CNN and Telemundo Washington, in addition to his contribution to the 'Mundo Hacker' program.
Daswani is the author of the book 'The Hacker Menace', published in 2018 by the Deusto publishing house. His influence is not limited to cybersecurity, as he has become a natural leader and innate influencer in his field. He has traced his path from government agencies to the most prominent companies in the sector, consolidating a solid personal brand and a constant presence in technical, inspirational and dissemination media and events.
Starting in 2022, Deepak Daswani has expanded his professional horizon, dazzling audiences as a DJ at top venues and various festivals, merging his musical passion with his career in the field of cybersecurity. His versatility and continued success are a testament to his ability to excel in multiple disciplines, always with talent, discipline, perseverance and the most absolute effort.
