Presented at
DEF CON 9 (2001),
July 13, 2001, 11 a.m.
(50 minutes)
The typical netizen is blissfully unaware of the dangers that lurk each time he or she gets connected. Others consider security to be a "black art", too complex to understand - and therefore studiously avoid anything to do with it.
This session serves as an introduction to the dangers that abound in today's networked existence. Besides presenting an overview of various attacks, the talk tries to demystify them by explaining the "how it works" of the attacks.
We move from basic to more sophisticated attacks, cover a "proof of concept" case study and consider the counter measures possible. The session aims to serve as a starting point for all those interested in safe guarding their online existence, for those responsible for their organiztion's security issues and for just about anyone who is interested in security.
Presenters:
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Sharad
Sharad Popli is the CTO and founding director of QuantumLink Communications Pvt. Ltd. (QLC), a five year old software company (based in Bombay, India), with a focus on Internet technologies and a specialization in Java.
Sharad, an old timer on the Net (more than 10 years now) is the chief architect behind PostMaster, a popular mailserver with more than 1500 installations across the world. A strong advocate of Open Source, he has been an early adopter of various open source technologies and software (including Linux since its 1.0 days and PHP when it was known as PHP/FI :))
Sharad writes from time to time (when persuaded enough!) His articles have appeared in most publications in India and also on CNETs international sites.
He is an oft-invited speaker at various seminars and conferences and has addressed numerous conventions on subjects including: Java Technologies, Servlets, Linux, Email, Security issues, MTAs on Linux, Advertising on the Net, and other generic net-based topics.
When not ensnared by the Net, he enjoys reading, music and the great outdoors.
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