APISEC|CON Automotive 2024 Agenda

With so many great speakers and session topics, we had to split the day into two tracks!

You're welcome to hop back and forth between the tracks. And, if there are competing sessions you want to join, you can catch the replay on our YouTube channel after the event.

TRACK 1

Securing the Vault: API Security in Banking and Fintech

Anubhav Sharma

This session will cover the essentials of API security in banking and fintech, focusing on common vulnerabilities and best practices. Learn how to align with regulatory requirements and protect your APIs against emerging threats.

12:30 EST

1:00 EST

TRACK 1

Mitigating Security Risks Associated with API Sprawl: Strategies and Best Practices

Abhijit Dey

This session aims to explore the security risks posed by the proliferation of APIs within organizations (API sprawl) and to identify effective strategies and best practices for mitigating these risks. As organizations increasingly rely on APIs to enable integrations and enhance functionality, the rapid growth and spread of APIs can lead to significant security vulnerabilities.

1:00 EST

1:30 EST

TRACK 1

Driving Automotive Excellence: Strategic Insights into API Management and Security

Heiko Klarl

Learn strategic insights into the business impact of APIs, best practices for management, and the importance of security.

1:00pm ET

1:3-pm ET

TRACK 1

Ransomware Business (R)Evolution

Ausra D.

In this session we'll take a look at Stakeholders within Ransomware ecosystem, discuss how Ransomware operations/schemes and as-a-service model work, and cover API (ab)use in ransomware operations.

1:30 EST

2:00 EST

TRACK 1

API Governance - Why does it matter?

Ejona Preci

Learn about the critical role of API governance in ensuring secure, efficient, and compliant API management and how to build an effective governance program

1:30pm ET

2:00pm ET

TRACK 1

Securing Autonomous Vehicles: Unveiling Emerging Threats from Technological Advances, APIs, and Effective Mitigation Strategies

Hemanth Tadepalli

Stay ahead of emerging threats and how to secure APIs for autonomous vehicles.

2:00pm ET

2:30pm ET

TRACK 1

Lions and Tigers and Bears.... Oh My....

Darren Shelcusky

Join this fantastical journey into the complexities of API security in the automotive world.

2:30pm ET

3:00pm ET

TRACK 2

The hidden risks of open banking initiatives with focus on API Vulnerabilities

Vincent Olagbemide

With this topic, I want to address the growing trend of Open Banking, where banks are opening up their APIs to third parties to foster innovation and provide better customer services. I will be highlighting some hidden risks and vulnerabilities that come with this trend. I will touch on touches on: 1) Data security and privacy in an open ecosystem 2) The regulatory landscape like PSD2 3) Cybersecurity challenges specific to financial APIs 4) Trust and security measures between financial institutions and third parties

12:30 EST

1:00 EST

TRACK 2

Open Finance APIs and FDX

Don Cardinal

A brief overview of pending regulation that will require thousands of Open Finance APIs to be implemented. The FDX API's role in this. What security professionals should know.

1:00 EST

1:30 EST

TRACK 2

Securing APIs for Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure

Agnė Marija Bučytė

As EVs become increasingly connected, robust API security ensures the integrity and reliability of communications.

1:00pm ET

1:30pm ET

TRACK 2

API Security Risk: How to Effectively Measure and Manage

John Sapp Jr.

Cyber Risk Management is a major concern for organizations of all industries and sizes, yet remains one of the most elusive and sought after outcomes. In this session, we are going to discuss how to articulate API Security Risk in a language that is universally understood across three levels of stakeholders (Operational/Technical, IT & Business Management, C-level / Board).

1:30 EST

2:00 EST

TRACK 2

Cybersecurity risks to Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs)

Florian Rohde

Join this session for insightful lessons from real-world examples and stories about cybersecurity threats facing today's connected cars -- from swarm attacks, to fleet grounding, to feature theft.

1:30pm ET

2:00pm ET

TRACK 2

Unlocking Open Banking APIs: A Fintech Startup's Journey to Innovation

Gosia Furmanik

In this session, we'll explore how standardised Open Banking API infrastructure provides a strong foundation for fintech startups to thrive. We'll discuss how these APIs enable seamless integration and innovation, particularly for serving non-technical SME clients, allowing startups to offer financial services with minimal technical barriers.

2:00 EST

2:30 EST

TRACK 2