Ira Victor
Ira Victor has spent more than 25 years as an information security and digital forensics professional. In that time, he’s been a first responder to data incidents of all kinds.
Ira is a founding Ambassador for the Center for Internet Security, and helped craft a state law that defines reasonable security by using The Center for Internet Security Controls. He is most proud of his role as a founding member the Nevada-based Computers for Kids Club, a unique chapter of the long-established Lions Club International. The 100% volunteer club has provided Linux-powered equipment and security/privacy training to more than 10,000 lower-income students in the local school district. The effort is entirely grounded in Open-Source security and privacy technology.
Ira is the co-developer of patented infosec technologies that relies on metadata to protect email systems. He's a recognized by Nevada’s legal community as a top-flight expert on eDiscovery matters.
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More than 25 years ago, the data security community started a very steep uphill climb, trying to teach mainstream users about security and digital privacy.
The Next Generation Must Complete the Mission. Their task will be to evangelize resilience beyond simply data security. Their focus must move to teaching security and recovery rather than merely talking about data leakage and vulnerabilities.