Sankalp Kumar
Software Engineer - Ex-McAfee, Juniper and Fraunhofer
Santa Clara, California, United States
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With over 7 years of experience working with industry giants like McAfee, Juniper, and Fraunhofer, Sankalp has consistently been at the forefront of security innovation. He has expertise in building software systems that do intrusion detection and was one of the lead engineers in building McAfee’s IPS. Sankalp today leads efforts for scaling, improving network software stack and securing software systems.
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Agents Under Lock and Key – Securing Agentic AI
Autonomous, goal‑seeking agents promise transformative efficiency, but their autonomy introduces novel cyber and safety risks. This presentation equips senior engineering and security leaders with a pragmatic blueprint for building and operating agentic AI systems that remain aligned, controllable, and resilient.
Wi-Fi as a Weapon: Leveraging Wireless Signals for Movement Detection and Intelligence Gathering
This presentation examines how Wi-Fi technology is used in warfare for surveillance, movement tracking, and intelligence gathering. It covers how Wi-Fi signals can detect crowd sizes, monitor people inside buildings, and track individual movements through device fingerprinting. Real-time data analysis, supported by AI, enables quick military decisions. Ethical concerns, countermeasures like jamming, and future trends in Wi-Fi surveillance technologies like 5G and AI-driven analytics are also discussed. The presentation underscores Wi-Fi’s growing role in modern warfare and the balance between security and privacy.
Secure Software Development Principles
In an era where data breaches and cyber threats are on the rise, it’s no longer enough to simply code and test for functionality - security must be woven into every stage of software design. Our Secure Software Design Principles session equips developers, architects, and team leads with the critical know-how to identify risks early, minimize vulnerabilities, and build robust systems from the ground up. Attendees will learn how to integrate best practices - like least privilege, defense in depth, and threat modeling - into their daily workflows, setting a foundation for resilient and trusted applications. Ultimately, this workshop isn’t just about avoiding pitfalls, it’s about proactively shaping software that is both high-performing and secure by design.
Cybersecurity’s new villain - Deep Fakes
Deepfakes are an evolving security challenge, leveraging AI to create hyper-realistic but fake videos, images, and audio. This talk will cover three key aspects: 1) What are deepfakes? An introduction to their concept, capabilities, and growing impact on security. 2) How are deepfakes created? A behind-the-scenes look at the AI technologies, such as deep learning and GANs, used to generate them. 3) How can we detect deepfakes? An exploration of current tools, techniques, and strategies to identify and counteract these threats. As deepfakes continue to challenge the integrity of digital media, understanding their mechanics and defenses is crucial for security professionals.
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