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Top IT security experts to join Black Hat event

Abu Dhabai, November 1, 2010

Leading IT security experts will discuss some of the major security concerns at the Black Hat Abu Dhabi event next week.

Delegates at Black Hat Abu Dhabi, to be held from November 8 to 11 at Emirates Palace, will not only hear about security threats but will also witness them first hand as skilled security consultants and researchers, brought in from across the globe,
attempt to hack ATM machines, mobile phones and computers.

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) represented by the UAE Computer Emergency Response Team (aeCERT), in cooperation with Khalifa
University of Science and Technology with UBM, have brought Black Hat to the
Middle East, recognising the importance of increasing online security, said a statement.

All the speakers that have been invited to appear at Black Hat Abu Dhabi are leaders in their field, consulting for many multi-national corporations, it said.

Barnaby Jack, director of research at IOActive Labs, will speak at the event. He said: "Last year, there was one ATM; this year, I'm doubling down and bringing two new model ATMs from two major vendors. I will demonstrate both local and remote attacks, and I will reveal a multi-platform ATM rootkit. Finally, I will discuss protection
mechanisms that ATM manufacturers can implement to safeguard against these
attacks."

Stephen A. Ridley, senior researcher, Matasano Security, will discuss and
demonstrate practical techniques for the evasion and escape of "Sand-boxing"
technologies. .

Another key presenter will be Zane Lackey, senior security consultant with iSEC Partners, who will be holding a seminar titled "Why You Can't Trust Mobile Phone Networks for Critical Infrastructure". He will intercept live phone calls on stage and explain how hackers can track user locations, potentially forge software updates or directly compromise mobile devices. Lackey will also demonstrate steps individuals and organizations can take to fortify their mobile security.

Black Hat will include a wide variety of intensive technical presentations delivered by the leading thinkers of the information security world. The event will also provide hands-on, multi-day training sessions on the latest in IT security trends and techniques, while the Black Hat Briefings will offer an opportunity for industry experts to share their experience and knowledge with other professionals. - TradeArabia News Service




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