Blockchain: Encrypt, Store, and Share Data in Distributed Environments - Patrick Townsend

Blockchain is an emerging technology with the potential to disrupt almost every business endeavor. It can’t solve every problem, but it has the ability to transform your business. While blockchain is open and transparent, not everything should be available for everyone to see. Cryptography, key management and secure data storage are critically important to keeping information safe and trustworthy in blockchain, just as it has been in the history of information security. This session will cover blockchain technology at the executive level and demonstrate how enterprises can leverage blockchains to create innovative and secure applications.

Patrick Townsend

Founder and CEO of Townsend Security

Patrick Townsend is Founder and CEO of Townsend Security, a leading provider of data encryption, key management and web services solutions for the IBM i, and many other Enterprise operating platforms. Founded in 1989, Mr. Townsend's company specializes in helping customers bring their data security into compliance with PCI DSS, HIPAA/HITECH, GLBA/FFEC, Sarbanes-Oxley, and other State and Federal data security regulations. Patrick has been active in the IBM i community and speaks frequently on the topic of the IBM i and data security.