Herbert "Hugh" Thompson
Keynote Speaker: CTO of Symantec; Program Committee Chairman of RSA Conference
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Herbert "Hugh" Thompson Biography
Dr. Herbert Hugh Thompson is the Chief Technology Officer of Symantec, the world's largest information security company. He is also the Program Committee Chairman of RSA Conference and an Adjunct Professor in the Computer Science Department at Columbia University. He was formerly the Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Blue Coat Systems
Dr. Thompson is a world-renown expert in information security. He has co-authored three books on the topic including, How to Break Software Security: Effective Techniques for Security Testing (with Dr. James Whittaker, published by Addison-Wesley, 2003), and The Software Vulnerability Guide (with Scott Chase, published by Charles River 2005). He is also the co-author (with Bob Sullivan of NBC News) a book from Penguin titled "The Plateau Effect". In 2006 he was named one of the “Top 5 Most Influential Thinkers in IT Security” by SC Magazine.
In 2006, Thompson participated in four hack tests for the nonprofit election watchdog group Black Box Voting. Two of his tests involved altering election results reports on the Diebold GEMS central tally machines. Thompson also collaborated with Harri Hursti in the Black Box Voting projects in Leon County, Florida and Emery County, Utah. Thompson's GEMS central tabulator hack was achieved by inserting a Visual Basic script onto the GEMS server machine at election headquarters. Both the Visual Basic script hack by Thompson and the memory card hack by Hursti Hack can be seen in HBO's "Hacking Democracy" where Hursti and Thompson hacked into Diebold Election Systems' voting machines and central tabulator system in Leon County, Florida proving its vulnerability.
Dr. Thompson has delivered talks/keynotes at key conferences and Fortune 500 corporations and writes frequently on the topic of information security. He has delivered a keynote presentation at every RSA Conference (US) since 2007. Dr. Thompson has been interviewed by top news organizations including CNN, NPR, CNBC, ABC, Fox News, CBS Evening News, MSNBC, HBO, BusinessWeek, Forbes, Fortune, Associated Press, and the Washington Post. He has authored more than 80 academic and industrial publications on software security and writes for such industry publications as The New York Times, Scientific American, IEEE Security & Privacy, CSO Magazine, Network World and Forbes. He earned his Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Florida Institute of Technology.
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Herbert "Hugh" Thompson Videos
Getting Unstuck: Break Free of the Plateau Effect
The Plateau Effect: Getting From Stuck To Success
Software Vulnerability Guide (programming Series)
The Mezonic Agenda, Hacking the Presidency: Hack Along with the Heroes and Villains as the American Presidency Hangs in the Balance of Cyber-space... (Cyber-Fiction)
How To Break Software Security
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Herbert "Hugh" Thompson Videos
BOOKS
Getting Unstuck: Break Free of the Plateau Effect
The Plateau Effect: Getting From Stuck To Success
Software Vulnerability Guide (programming Series)
The Mezonic Agenda, Hacking the Presidency: Hack Along with the Heroes and Villains as the American Presidency Hangs in the Balance of Cyber-space... (Cyber-Fiction)
How To Break Software Security
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How much does it cost to book Herbert "Hugh" Thompson for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Herbert "Hugh" Thompson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Herbert "Hugh" Thompson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Herbert "Hugh" Thompson speak about?
Herbert "Hugh" Thompson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Internet, Innovation, Creativity, Professors, Authors, Computer Science, Executive Leadership and Marketing. -
Where does Herbert "Hugh" Thompson travel from?
Herbert "Hugh" Thompson generally travels from San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Herbert "Hugh" Thompson?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Herbert "Hugh" Thompson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Herbert "Hugh" Thompson for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
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