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IoT design principles that embrace security are absolutely critical in today’s attack environments, with choices to be considered from concept through the product life cycle. Moving security from “design” to “default” means assuring that users need not make adjustments to achieve high levels of safety. This session examines what the terms design and default means when sourcing IoT solutions, as well as update the audience on the IMC’s Joint Task Force on IoT security.

Moderator: Ellen Boehm, SVP of Global IoT Strategy & Operations, Keyfactor
Panelists:
- Syed Zaeem Hosain, Founder, Chief Evangelist, Aeris Communications
- David Howard, Dir Smart Module/SOC Sales, Cybersecurity NA, Quectel
- Matt Wyckhouse, Founder & CEO, Finite State
Presenters
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Ellen Boehm
SVP of Global IoT Strategy & Operations, Keyfactor
Ellen leads the go to market strategy for Keyfactor's IoT business focusing around digital identity security solutions for the IoT device manufacturer market. Ellen is passionate about IoT and helping customers establish strong security implementations for the lifecycle of their overall IoT systems. Ellen has 17+ years experience leading new product development with a focus on IoT and connected products in Lighting controls, Smart Cities, Connected buildings and Smart Home technology. Ellen has held leadership roles in Product & Engineering at General Electric and Sky Technologies over her career
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Syed Zaeem Hosain
Founder, Chief Evangelist, Aeris Communications
"Z” is responsible for the architecture and future direction of Aeris’ networks and technology strategy. He joined Aeris in 1996 as Vice President, Engineering and is a member of the founding executive team of Aeris. Mr. Hosain has more than 38 years of experience in the semiconductor, computer, and telecommunications industries, including product development, architecture design, and technical management. Prior to joining Aeris, he held senior engineering and management positions at Analog Devices, Cypress Semiconductor, CAD National, and ESS Technology. Mr. Hosain is Chairman of the International Forum on ANSI‐41 Standards Technology (IFAST) and Chairman Emeritus of the IoT M2M Council (IMC). He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA.
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David Howard
Director Smart Module/SOC Sales, and Cybersecurity North America, Quectel
David A. Howard is a seasoned IoT and M2M communications expert with over three decades of experience in developing and architecting wireless systems and solutions for smart cities, utilities, and industrial applications. Currently serving as Director of Smart Module/SoC Sales and Cybersecurity for North America at Quectel Wireless Solutions, David leads efforts to strengthen the security of Quectel’s module portfolio while driving smart module adoption and sales across the North American market. His career spans key roles at Itron, Inc, Silver Spring Networks, On-Ramp Wireless, and S3C, where he drove innovation in wireless sensor networks, edge gateways, and network virtualization.
David holds multiple U.S. patents in wireless communications and has contributed to IEEE standards development. His technical expertise includes LTE CAT-M1/NB-IoT, LwM2M, GNSS, embedded Linux systems, and secure networking. He is a published author and a trusted advisor in the evolution of smart infrastructure and IoT architectures.
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Matt Wyckhouse
Founder & CEO, Finite State
Matt Wyckhouse, CEO of Finite State, is a recognized leader in cybersecurity, driving innovation to secure software supply chains and connected systems against escalating threats. With over 20 years in advanced software development, including expertise in cyber defense and offense, he has shaped transformative solutions for IoT, OT, and embedded systems security. Previously, as the founding CTO of Battelle’s Cyber Innovations Unit, Matt developed pioneering security technologies. At Finite State, he leads the charge in redefining enterprise security practices, fostering global collaboration to mitigate supply chain risks. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering from The Ohio State University and is a sought-after speaker on safeguarding the future of interconnected ecosystems.
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