Dashlane Security Seminar 2024: A Story of Knowledge and Collaboration
The 2024 edition of the Dashlane Security Seminar, held on June 20th at the Impact Hub in Lisbon, was an outstanding event that brought together experts from across the cybersecurity and digital identity landscape. This seminar, with high-quality speakers and insightful discussions, provided a platform for the exchange of cutting-edge ideas and real-world solutions to some of the most pressing issues in today’s digital world.
Paulo Silva, our Principal Security Researcher and Co-Leader of the OWASP API Security Project, was among the standout speakers at the event, delivering a captivating presentation on “Unrestricted Access to Sensitive Business Flows.” His session delved deep into the vulnerabilities and challenges faced by businesses in protecting their sensitive operational workflows, offering insights into how to better secure these vital areas against malicious threats.
The seminar kicked off with welcome words from Frederic Rivain of Dashlane and Yasmin Medeiros from Impact Hub, setting a collaborative tone for the day. Attendees were then treated to a diverse range of talks, including Olga Carvalho’s exploration of the evolution from “Guardians to Hunters” in navigating identity threats, and Tiago Mendo’s technical breakdown of the challenges faced in integrating security scanning into CI/CD.
Another highlight of the event was Rew Islam’s session on "The State of Passkeys," where he explained the current state and future potential of passkey technologies as a solution to password-related vulnerabilities. André Grilo from QNova captivated the audience with his deep dive into the “Impact of Quantum Computing on Cybersecurity Today,” addressing both the opportunities and threats posed by quantum technology to existing security infrastructures.
Paulo Silva’s talk added significant value to the seminar by focusing on real-world implications of unrestricted access to sensitive business processes, a critical concern for many organizations today. His expertise, coupled with his active role in the OWASP API Security Project, made him a key contributor to the event’s success.
The seminar concluded with a networking session and happy hour, offering a perfect opportunity for attendees to engage in more informal discussions, exchange ideas, and foster new collaborations. Overall, the Dashlane Security Seminar 2024 proved to be an informative and successful event, establishing itself as a valuable gathering for anyone working in or interested in the field of cybersecurity.
We look forward to future editions of this event, where we can continue to be inspired by the brilliant minds shaping the future of digital security.