Distinguished Panel: International Attacks: North Korean (DPRK) Remote IT Workers Fraud/Insider Threat and Beyond
Moderator: Peter Marta, Partner, Goodwin Procter, LLP
This panel will delve into the multifaceted and evolving threat posed by North Korean (DPRK) remote IT workers, who are increasingly exploited by the regime to generate illicit revenue through sophisticated fraud schemes and to facilitate malicious cyber activities. The discussion will illuminate the deceptive tactics employed by these workers to infiltrate global companies, often posing as legitimate freelancers or employees, and the critical risks they present as potential insider threats.
Key areas of focus will include:
- Law Enforcement Strategies
- Cybersecurity Defenses
- Government Oversight and Prevention
- The Legal Profession's Imperative
The panel aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of this complex national security and economic threat, providing actionable insights for stakeholders across law enforcement, cybersecurity, government, and the legal sector to collectively enhance prevention, detection, and response capabilities.
Pre-reading: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/cybersecurity-advisories/aa23-040a
NY 1.0 Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection - General; NJ 1.0 General CLE
Panelists
Amit Kachhia-Patel
Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC), FBI New York Office, Cyber Branch
Jason Truppi
Co-Founder and CTO, ForceMetrics
Brandon Kappus
Chief Intelligence and Solutions Delivery, NISO
Robert Schuett
Director, Insider Intelligence and Investigations (i3), DTEX Systems