The Web Has Shifted, Is Your Network Ready?   

When:  November 19, 2009 (12:00 noon)
Where: Terminal City Club (837 West Hastings St.)
Cost: $35 non-members, $25 ISSA members, and $20 students
RSVP: (space is limited)

 

Speaker: Guy Weaver

Abstract:

The Web Has Shifted, Is Your Network Ready? How Hackers are exploiting Your Employees' Web surfing to gain an entry into your network.

Security Review & Outlook:The Web Has Shifted, Is Your Network Ready

Information security remains a critical piece of the enterprise infrastructure, and one of the most active areas is happening on the Web. While advances such as social networking sites like Facebook, Web applications like Twitter and Flickr, and commerce sites like Craigslist and eBay are growing in popularity, the number of threats to end users also are rising.

In this section you will learn:

1. Five fundamental shifts on the Web
2. Anatomy and break down of Web 2.0 attacks such as clickjacking, Cross-site scripting and Request Forgery
3. Current Web security Gaps and why traditional URL filtering isn't enough.
4. How to protect and control your remote users accessing the Web via laptops or mobile device.

That said, the Web is a serious threat to Internet users and corporate networks, and traditional security approaches can’t keep up. Join us for this interactive discussion around what’s happened in 2009, where we are today, what we can expect in this vulnerable area going forward, and key tips for protecting your network and your users.

Speaker Bio:

Guy Weaveris the Senior Systems Engineer at Barracuda Networks with Purewire before October 2009 merger.

On-site registration and networking begins at noon, and lunch will be served at approximately 12:15. The presentation will run from 1:00pm to 2:00pm, to be followed by an open discussion forum. Members and non-members of the ISSA are welcome but space is limited. Cost for the event is $35.00 for non-members, $25.00 for ISSA members and $20.00 for students payable in advance at our web site using PaypalŪ, or at the door in cash or by cheque payable to “ISSA Vancouver”. RSVP to to guarantee your seat. Please note that we require 72 hours notice of any cancellations, or you will be invoiced for the event since we are required to finalize the food orders.

Please note that the TCC has a business-casual dress code, and contact us in advance if you have special dietary requirements or would like wheel chair accessible parking so that we can make the necessary arrangements on your behalf.

Contact:
James Crooks: (604) 806-7027.