Jennifer Shannon is a Senior Security Consultant with Secure Ideas with a background in malware analysis, penetration testing, and teaching. She graduated with honors from Florida State College at Jacksonville’s networking program. An avid computer geek for most of her life, she began her journey in cybersecurity as a SOC Analyst where she showed an aptitude for both penetration testing and malware analysis. She was quickly promoted into a role that capitalized on her abilities. She has experience performing penetration tests against web applications, mobile software and platforms, and social engineering.
Be sure to catch Jennifer’s talk at ShowMeCon!
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Aged Hazards, Modern Risks: The Swiss Cheese Model in Bourbon and Breaches
This talk delves into the Swiss Cheese Model of failure and its applicability to the Kentucky Whiskey
distilleries. We explore historical instances where accumulated hazards and vulnerabilities led to
catastrophic events, emphasizing the role of neglected safety practices in aging structures filled with
combustible materials. The presentation highlights the significant impacts these disasters caused. We then draw parallels to IT security, drawing on similarities in the evolution and maturity of both industries. The session emphasizes the importance of comprehensive safety and security measures, beyond just product excellence and profitability, in preventing systemic failures. By examining the Swiss Cheese Model, we demonstrate how both the bourbon industry and cybersecurity share common challenges and lessons in risk management and disaster prevention.