Technical Tuesday – 5 September 2017 – The Scary Truth About Online Anonymity by Zuly Gonzalez of Light Point Security

The web is being used more and more by both good guys and bad guys to communicate, share information, perform research, and more. Criminals hide behind the anonymity of the web to carry out their criminal activities. And with such a vast amount of information on the web, it has become a critical tool for researchers, analysts, and investigators who follow digital breadcrumbs to collect intelligence. But are your online research activities leaving their own tracks? Many tools used today to anonymize your online identity can inadvertently reveal pieces of information about you, and tip your hand during a critical investigation. In this presentation, we explore the various tools used for anonymous web browsing, the type of information that can be leaked during your online research to reveal your identity (even when using these tools), and give you guidance on eliminating these vulnerabilities.

Presented by: Zuly Gonzalez of Light Point Security

Zuly Gonzalez is the Co-founder and CEO of Light Point Security. Light Point Security invented the concept of remote browser isolation to truly prevent ransomware and other web-based malware from infecting an organization. Prior to Light Point Security, Zuly spent over a decade serving the nation as a cybersecurity leader at the National Security Agency (NSA) where she protected national security interests. Zuly is a frequent speaker at technical and cybersecurity forums, and has written for, and been cited in national and international technology publications. Zuly was named one of Maryland’s 40 Under 40 and is a board member of the Maryland Cybersecurity Council.