Topic: Navigating Security in DeFi: Protecting Decentralized Finance Platforms
Abstract:
The primary aim of decentralized finance (DeFi) and cryptocurrency is to revolutionize the digital monetary landscape by promoting transparency and accessibility for the global market. However, with the growth in the volume of threats and threat actor activity, no digital financial element is safe from a cyberattack. The evolving blockchain technology also presents a unique set of security challenges—from smart contract vulnerabilities to sophisticated phishing schemes, making the need for robust security measures paramount. This webinar will uncover critical threats DeFi platforms face, including financial losses and damage to user trust, along with corresponding mitigation strategies. It will also highlight the key security concepts for DeFi, best practices for securing smart contracts, incident response protocols, and threat intelligence for proactive defense. Attendees will learn to navigate the complex world of DeFi security and build a safer, more resilient financial future.
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding the unique threat landscape in DeFi
- Best practices for secure smart contract design
- Proactive defense strategies using threat intelligence
- Incident response planning tailored for decentralized platforms
Speaker:
Goutama Bachtiar ,Director of IT Advisory at Grant Thornton Indonesia
Bio: With 25+ years of experience—20 in consulting and auditing, coupled with 17 in project management and solution development—Goutama’s specialties span IT GRC, cybersecurity, business continuity management, data privacy, and digital forensics. His work is rooted in fintech, digital banking, DeFi, blockchain, and FinOps, while his curiosity stretches into AI and data science.
Goutama is a subject matter expert for ISC2, Cloud Security Alliance, ISACA, CompTIA, OCEG, and PMI. He also serves on several advisory boards, such as the EC-Council Global Advisory Board for CCISO and CPENT, and the Packt Technology Advisory Board. He is the Regional Ambassador for the Global Blockchain Business Council and works with the Ethereum Enterprise Alliance as a contributor. He is a fellow of the RSA, the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, and Privacy Technology.
