Ricardo Mesa, the IT Network Supervisor for the Jefferson Parish Library, will present “Windows Penetration Testing” at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie. This presentation covers concepts, tools and techniques for conducting a penetration test. Mesa will provide computer security professionals an overview of ethical hacking concepts, penetration testing methods and how to determine the most effective penetration tool for the desired goal. Techniques and tools will be discussed for penetration testing, including information gathering, initial access, reconnaissance and enumeration, and access and persistence.

In this educational presentation, Mesa will share: organizational penetration testing; results from a cybersecurity assessment engagement with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS); and types of penetration testing.

Ricardo Mesa is the IT Network Supervisor for the Jefferson Parish Library which means he is responsible for the Network and Server infrastructure at 17 library locations in Jefferson Parish. He is a Visionary Information Technology leader with more than 25 years of hands-on experience and 16 years local and federal government experience in network management, administration and telecommunications infrastructure.

ISACA (www.isaca.org) helps professionals around the globe realize the positive potential of technology in an evolving digital world. By offering industry-leading knowledge, standards, credentialing and education, ISACA enables professionals to apply technology in ways that instill confidence, address threats, drive innovation and create positive momentum for their organizations. Established in 1969, ISACA is a global association with more than 140,000 members and certification holders in 187 countries. ISACA is the creator of the COBIT framework, which helps organizations effectively govern and manage their information and technology. Through its Cybersecurity Nexus (CSX), ISACA helps organizations develop skilled cyber workforces and enables individuals to grow and advance their cyber careers.