2025-12-13 –, Rookie Track 2
What would you do if the next cyberattack came from a lab sample and not a computer? This talk tries to explore the weird intersection between biology and cybersecurity. We will see how DNA stores data and how malware can be "hidden" in it. Let us discuss new questions raised by the convergence of life and code.
I will discuss a successful experiment where scientists encoded malicious code into DNA and ran an exploit. I will introduce DNA synthesis, sequencing and encoding data in biological bases. I aim to bridge cybersecurity and biotechnology & raise awareness about this new attack surface.
Ram is a recent MSc Cybersecurity graduate from the University of Birmingham. Their academic background focused on cryptographic techniques and digital forensics. Their professional background includes expertise in on-prem, cloud environments and PCI-DSS auditing. Ram is currently seeking full-time security positions in the UK.
Signal: @ram88.61