ASQF Safety & Security Day 2024: In-depth insights into cybersecurity from SCHUTZWERK experts

We are pleased to be participating in the ASQF Safety & Security Day 2024 on September 17 in Wiesbaden! This event offers a unique opportunity to experience the latest trends in hardware and software development in the field of IT security. We are proud that two of our SCHUTZWERK experts, Dr. Bastian Könings and Heiko Ehret, will provide in-depth insights into two highly topical cybersecurity issues during the event.

A brief overview of the two SCHUTZWERK presentations

Dr. Bastian Könings: Trends in Cybersecurity from Silicon to Cloud"

Dr. Bastian Könings from SCHUTZWERK addresses the challenges of digitalization, focusing on security across embedded systems, IoT, and cloud infrastructures. He discusses hardware vulnerabilities, strategies for traditional IT environments, and the growing security demands in cloud computing. The keynote offers practical recommendations for adapting security measures to meet regulatory requirements and optimize business operations.

Heiko Ehret: “Breaking in trhough the wall: side-channel attacks anf fault injection”

Heiko Ehret, Senior Consultant at SCHUTZWERK, delves into the risks of side-channel attacks and fault injections, which target system vulnerabilities. He explains how attackers can extract sensitive information and exploit system faults to bypass protections. Ehret emphasizes the importance of awareness and proactive measures to defend against these specialized threats.

The SCHUTZWERK presentations in detail

Keynote by Dr. Bastian Könings: “Trends in Cybersecurity from Silicon to Cloud”

In his keynote speech, Dr. Bastian Könings, Managing Consultant at SCHUTZWERK, will explain the comprehensive challenges posed by increasing digitalization and the associated cyber threats. His presentation will cover a broad spectrum, ranging from security in embedded systems and IoT devices to complex cloud infrastructures.

Main subjects of Dr. Köning’s presentation:

Hardware security in IoT and embedded systems: Dr. Könings outlines how security requirements at the hardware level are changing due to the increasing networking of devices. He highlights the risks arising from vulnerabilities in the hardware and shows what measures can be taken to minimize them.

Cybersecurity in traditional IT infrastructures: Another focus will be on traditional IT environments, which continue to form the backbone of many companies. Dr. Könings will present practical strategies to protect these systems against modern threats.

Security in the cloud: As more and more data and services are moved to the cloud, the requirements for their security are also increasing. Dr. Könings explains the new challenges that arise and how companies can optimize their cloud strategies through targeted security assessments.

Regulatory requirements: Adapting to new regulations and legal requirements is a constant for businesses. Dr. Könings will demonstrate how companies need to continuously adapt their security strategies in order to both meet regulatory requirements and make their operations efficient.

The keynote aims to provide the audience with concrete and practical recommendations on how they can effectively improve their security measures. Dr. Könings focuses in particular on how tailored security assessments should be designed depending on company size, core business and maturity level of IT security processes.

Presentation by Heiko Ehret: “Breaking in through the wall: side-channel attacks and fault injection”

In his presentation, Heiko Ehret, Senior Consultant at SCHUTZWERK and expert for embedded systems, sheds light on one of the most invisible and at the same time most dangerous threats in cybersecurity: side-channel attacks and fault injections. These attack methods exploit physical and logical vulnerabilities in systems to extract confidential information or bypass protective measures.

Main subjects of Mr. Ehret’s presentation:

Passive side-channel attacks: Heiko details how attackers extract secret information such as crypto keys by analyzing side-channels, such as power consumption or electromagnetic emissions. He gives practical examples that illustrate how such attacks work and what countermeasures companies could take.

Active bug injections: In addition, Heiko presents the method of fault injection, in which attackers deliberately cause faults in systems through targeted disruptions in the power supply or by other means. These errors can be used, for example, to reactivate development interfaces such as JTAG and thus gain deeper access to the system.

Prevention and protective measures: Heiko explains not only the technical aspects of these attacks, but also looks at how companies can protect themselves against them. He places particular emphasis on raising awareness of these complex threats, because only those who are aware of the dangers can defend themselves effectively against them.

In his presentation, Heiko Ehret shows how important it is for developers and security experts to understand and recognize these invisible attack vectors. Only through targeted measures and sound preparation can companies protect their systems against such highly specialized attacks and secure their digital future.

Register now and take part in ASQF Safety and Security Day 2024!

The Safety & Security Day 2024 is the perfect opportunity to find out about the latest developments in IT and cybersecurity. Our SCHUTZWERK experts provide you with in-depth insights into current threats and practical solutions. Take the opportunity to exchange ideas with industry colleagues and make valuable contacts. Secure your place today and be there when Wiesbaden becomes the center for cybersecurity. Register now via this Link

We look forward to meeting you at the Safety & Security Day 2024!