SSH is a broadly leveraged to secure communication technology used for admin, root-level access into mission critical systems (firewalls, routers, switches, Unix, Linux, etc.) as well as for automated machine-to-machine operations in corporations and governments alike. Most organizations don't track or manage the SSH keys used to encrypt communications and authenticate systems and users, exposing them to vulnerabilities. Without concise information about the account and system access made possible by these keys, organizations are at risk of unauthorized access to sensitive data and systems. This session will address common and best practices for managing SSH encryption and authentication keys in enterprise environments.
Joe Skehan is Director of Product and Customer Research at Venafi. In this capacity, Skehan performs quantitative and qualitative research to direct the development and direction of Venafi products and security best-practices. In this capacity, he interacts extensively with customers, industry, press and analyst groups and participates in cross-functional initiatives. Prior to Venafi, Skehan worked at Novell where he was responsible for drive the Identity Management and Configuration Management product lines. Skehan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics Engineering.