WHO: Chris Wysopal, Founder and CTO, Veracode, Inc.
WHAT: IT Security World Conference and Expo, produced by the MIS
Training Institute
WHEN: Tuesday, September 18, 2007 from 5:15pm - 6:30pm PDT
WHERE: The Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco, CA
DETAILS: Security Rock Stars 2007 - Uncensored! The biggest names in
security come with strong opinions and ideas about how the
industry should function. This panel of celebrated experts will
discuss, argue and create a clamor about a diverse range of
security topics that matter most to you NOW.
Wysopal also will lead a discussion on Detecting Application
Backdoors today from 2pm - 3:30pm PDT. In his presentation, he
will address:
-- Types of backdoors: crypto, system, and application
-- Targets and motivations of attackers that use backdoors
-- Survey of 20 years of backdoor types: special credentials,
hidden functionality, unintended network activity, and
manipulation of security critical parameters
-- How are they inserted into applications and their impact
-- Detecting them using static source code and binary analysis
For more information, visit:
http://www.misti.com/default.asp?page=65&Return=70&ProductID=7154
ABOUT VERACODE
Veracode is the industry's first provider of automated, on-demand
application security solutions. Created by a world-class team of
application security experts, the company delivers services to identify
software flaws introduced through coding errors or malicious intent.
Veracode's core service, SecurityReview®, uses patented binary code
analysis and dynamic web testing that is uniquely able to inspect entire
application inventories, including components, and does not require
companies to expose their valuable source code. Enterprises can now protect
their intellectual property while preventing attacks allowed by
vulnerabilities in applications.
As the most accurate and comprehensive solution, Veracode makes it simple
and cost-effective to implement application security best practices and
reduce operational costs related to manual reviews. Whether a company is
developing applications internally, purchasing software or integrating code
from partners, Veracode's SecurityReview provides insight to the security
level of your applications. Outsourcing code analysis to Veracode is the
easiest way to secure your software. With a pragmatic approach to
application security, Veracode helps you fix what matters most to your
business.
Visit www.veracode.com for more information.
Contact Information: Media Contacts: Cheryl Travis Lois Paul & Partners 781-782-5792 cheryl_travis@lpp.com