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Prashanth Challa
Managing Director, Head of Wealth Management Cybersecurity, Morgan Stanley
Prashanth Challa
Managing Director, Head of Wealth Management Cybersecurity, Morgan Stanley
Biography
Prashanth and his team are responsible for addressing the risks cyberattacks present to data, resilience and fraud. In this role, he manages the security of all Wealth Management hardware, networks, applications and users to ensure sensitive digital data is protected, critical business services can be delivered under duress and funds cannot be stolen.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2017, Prashanth was Head of Cybersecurity at a startup focused on big data, machine learning and artificial intelligence. He also created analytics for threat detection and advised clients on how best to deal with their cybersecurity issues.
Prashanth began his career at the National Security Agency (NSA), where he led a team performing computer network operations, developed exploits and implants and researched vulnerabilities through reverse engineering. While specializing in the exploitation of cryptographic devices, he delivered new and unique tools to enable foreign intelligence collection from the highest-value targets.
He holds a master’s degree in theoretical mathematics and a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from The Johns Hopkins University.
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Crypto, NFTs & the Metaverse: The New Frontiers of Cybersecurity
Emerging Web3 technologies with exotic names like cryptocurrency, non-fungible tokens, and the metaverse could be the next revolution in technology, but what do these terms mean, and how can you protect yourself while using them? Former NSA hacker Prashanth Challa will explain the cutting-edge in technology, and the ways you can explore these new tools safely.
Combating Cyber Fraud in a Digital World
Every minute, consumers spend over $1,000,000 shopping on the Internet. Every year, people move over $1,000,000,000,000 using mobile money apps. If you’re a fraudster, this is a world of irresistible opportunities, and all you need to do is learn the basics of hacking to profit from them. Ex-NSA hacker Prashanth Challa will walk you through the ways fraudsters take advantage of the digital transformation, and how to safeguard your money.
Cybersecurity in the Age of AI: Power, Peril & Protecting Yourself
In this presentation, Prashanth will discuss the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for cybersecurity – the good and the bad – and outline the practical steps you can take to secure your digital footprint. The rise of AI-powered technology is a game-changer. For cyber professionals, AI can help detect threats and devise sophisticated solutions. For cybercriminals, AI is a boon for business and is being utilized to craft ingenious attacks. Who will win out in this cat-and-mouse game of cyber defense and offense?
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