RVAsec 14 Speaker Feature: Alain Petit

Alain Petit is a seasoned Enterprise Security Architect at Capital One, bringing over 22 years of experience to his roles in restricted perimeter, governance, risk, compliance, and data protection. His career reflects a deep expertise in designing and implementing robust security architectures, leveraging frameworks like NIST, CSF, and MITRE. His tenure at Capital One has been marked by significant achievements, including earning top 1% recognition for delivering a project under budget and on time.

Prior to Capital One, Alain contributed to NASA’s EOS project at Hughes Aircraft and provided mission-critical support for the UARS satellite at Allied Signal, earning a Certificate of Appreciation from NASA. His early career also includes a 5-year stint as a Senior Object-Oriented Consultant. Born in Iowa, raised in France, and with a background in Physics, Alain thrives in complex environments. He holds a CISSP certification and a Leadership Certificate from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. He enjoys strategy board games, history, and is currently reading “Hawkins Magic Beers: Bronze rank Brewer.”


Key Management and Basic Key Usage for Encryption 101 (<– add to your schedule)

raise your awareness of cybersecurity encryption with a simple analogy: house keys. This presentation breaks down key management and encryption basics, from creation to destruction, using relatable examples.

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Fortinet – RVAsec 14 Gold Sponsor

RVAsec is pleased to present Fortinet as an RVAsec ’25 Gold sponsor!

Fortinet delivers cybersecurity everywhere you need it. We secure the entire digital attack surface from devices, data, and apps and from data center to home office.

Fortinet
X (Twitter): @fortinet

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RVAsec 14 Speaker Feature: Kyle King

Kyle King has designed, implemented, managed, and secured information systems and networks for various industries throughout his 28+ year career, including construction, financial, and healthcare. A native of Hickory, NC, he has been employed by Check Point Software Technologies for the last 8 years where he manages a team of engineers to help assess and architect security solutions to protect organizations from the ever expanding threat landscape.


AI: Who’s watching whom? (<– add to your schedule)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has intersected with cybercrime and cybersecurity that forces organizations to leverage the technology in order to benefit the industry while at the same time understanding how to protect against AI based threats. How will your organization use AI safely and securely?

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RVAsec 14 Speaker Feature: Kevin Massey

Kevin Massey is an IT Engineering Manager and Independent Security Researcher. I am focused primarily on vulnerabilities, binary exploitation, and network protocols.


Linux Kernel Exploitation for Beginners (<– add to your schedule)

My talk is focused on teaching people how to get into Linux kernel exploitation using Kernel based CTFs as an entry point.

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RVAsec 14 Speaker Feature: David Young

David Young has worked in the I.T. industry for over 27 year with specializing in Cybersecurity for the last 16 years. David has worked in several different areas from healthcare, government, financial, utility and consulting. David really enjoys helping organizations find and resolve their security issues.

David is a former U.S. Army veteran, who served in Desert Shield and Storm.

X (Twitter): @deyo2794


It’s Not All Ninjas and Anonymous Masks (<– add to your schedule)

In this talk, I’ll give you an insider’s look at what the day-to-day reality of working in cybersecurity really entails. We’ll dive into the typical tasks you’ll face, from scoping and executing the test to long-term security strategy. I’ll also share how to bridge the gap between technical jargon and business language, making complex concepts understandable for non-technical stakeholders. Of course, we can’t forget about reporting—a crucial yet often challenging part of the job. I’ll discuss the complexities of crafting reports that not only communicate risks but also drive action. Along the way, we’ll touch on the unique challenges posed by timelines and the tools we rely on. What makes this talk unique is my perspective from both sides of the fence: working on an internal team and as a consultant. This experience allows me to highlight the key differences and offer insights into how each role shapes your approach to cybersecurity.

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RVAsec 14 Speaker Feature: Andrew Case

Andrew Case is the Director of Research at Volexity and has significant experience in incident response handling, digital forensics, and malware analysis. Case is a core developer of Volatility, the most widely used open-source memory forensics framework, and a co-author of the highly popular and technical forensics analysis book “”The Art of Memory Forensics: Detecting Malware and Threats in Windows, Linux, and Mac Memory.”” Case has spoken at many industry conferences, including Black Hat, DEF CON, RSA, SecTor, BSides*, and OMFW. X (Twitter): @attrc


Using Volatility 3 to Combat Modern Malware (<– add to your schedule)

Volatility 3 is the latest version of the Volatility Memory Analysis framework, which has been the most widely used open-source framework for memory forensics since its creation in 2007. This new version of the framework is a complete rewrite starting from the first line of code. In this presentation, attendees will learn about Volatility 3’s new features while also seeing how many brand-new plugins can be used to detect a wide range of sophisticated, modern malware. This will include detection of the techniques currently deployed by ransomware and APT groups to evade EDR detection, inject code in a stealthy manner, and perform lateral movement. Examples of the covered techniques will include process hollowing, module unhooking, and privilege escalation. Attendees will leave understanding how to detect modern malware and attacker toolkits along with how to integrate Volatility 3 and its new features into detection workflows suitable for production use.

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RVAsec 14 Speaker Feature: Mike Bailey

Mike Bailey has almost 2 decades of varied experience working in private industry, academic institutions, US government and every aspect of the financial industry. Mike’s focus is all things security. He brings a robust subject matter expertise within the areas of adversarial threat simulation, offensive and defensive security, and advanced technical security assessments. He is an active thought-leader within the security community and has been a featured speaker at several security conferences on the subjects of threat research and network security.

Mike is passionate about learning and the pursuit of knowledge. He holds numerous industry certifications and when he is not working on computer security, Mike enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, hiking, fishing and camping. He is an avid gardener who can be found in the greenhouse when he’s not working.

X (Twitter): @mpbailey1911


Attacking & Defending ServiceNow: A Hands-on Lab for Red & Blue Teams (<– add to your schedule)

ServiceNow is a critical enterprise platform, often integrated with sensitive systems and privileged access. This talk explores how attackers can exploit misconfigurations and privilege escalation paths within ServiceNow to gain a foothold in an environment. We’ll walk through real-world attack techniques, from initial access to lateral movement, and demonstrate how defenders can detect and mitigate these threats.

In addition to offensive tradecraft, we’ll cover how to set up a dedicated lab to safely test these attack vectors, fine-tune detections, and improve defensive strategies. Whether you’re a red teamer looking to sharpen your tactics or a blue teamer aiming to strengthen your defenses, this talk will provide actionable insights and practical steps for securing ServiceNow.

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Netwrix – RVAsec 14 Silver Sponsor

RVAsec is pleased to present Netwrix as an RVAsec ’25 Silver sponsor!

Easily identify sensitive, regulated and mission-critical information in your data stores and focus on the information that truly requires protection.

Netwrix
X (Twitter): @netwrix

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RVAsec 14 Speaker Feature: Travis Altman

Travis Altman has been a leader in the cybersecurity field for decades. He’s worked in various cybersecurity roles such as info sec engineer, application security, incident response, red teaming, and many more. Travis now focuses his energy on leading organizations to implement cybersecurity strategies that will effectively reduce risk and enable business.


Running a proper Purple Team (<– add to your schedule)

Some folks within cybersecurity have probably heard the concept of purple teaming but what is it like to actually execute or leverage this type of service? What value does it provide? Where should it exist within the organization? What other challenges might you face when performing purple teaming?

This talk will dive into details on how to go from the concept or infancy of purple teaming to executing at a higher level of maturity and everything in between. I’ll walk thru specific examples of purple team exercises then debrief outcomes and values of those engagements. I’ll also walk thru variations of purple teaming (e.g., simulation vs emulation) and describe when a certain variation might be appropriate and when. Last but not least I’ll explain how to perform purple teaming in various environments (e.g., endpoint, cloud, network) and considerations for operating in those conditions.

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ISACA VA Chapter – RVAsec 14 Silver Sponsor

RVAsec is pleased to present ISACA VA Chapter as an RVAsec ’25 Silver sponsor!

SACA® VA Chapter is a non-profit organization dedicated to the continued development and enhancement of the information systems audit and control profession by providing benefits to its members and to the professional community-at-large. Additionally, “to help VA Chapter members realize the positive potential of technology throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.””

ISACA VA Chapter
X (Twitter): @ISACANews

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