When & Where?
Mark your calendars for October 18th, from 10 - 11 AM, in Dupuis 217.
Who’s Invited?
This seminar is open to all students, faculty, and staff interested in security vulnerabilities, mobile devices, and telecommunications networks. Whether you're a seasoned professional or simply curious about the topic, you’re welcome to attend.
Why You Should Attend
This is an opportunity to hear from Dr. Kevin Butler, a leading expert in cybersecurity and Professor at the University of Florida, as he presents "From Blue Boxes to Black Boxes: Exposing Security Vulnerabilities in Mobile Devices and Networks".
Dr. Butler will share insights from his research, exploring how vulnerabilities in core cellular infrastructure can be uncovered through cutting-edge security assessment techniques.
What to Expect
In this talk, Dr. Butler will guide us through the evolution of hacking and how it ties into telecommunications networks, with a focus on the phone side of smartphones. You’ll learn about his team’s innovative methods for exposing security gaps in command sets, processors, and core cellular infrastructure.
About Dr. Kevin Butler
Dr. Butler is the Director of the Florida Institute for Cybersecurity Research and leads the Center for Privacy and Security of Marginalized and Vulnerable Populations (PRISM).
With a career filled with accolades, including an NSF CAREER award, Dr. Butler is also a Senior Member of IEEE and ACM, bringing decades of expertise in computer system security, data trustworthiness, and privacy.