MSI Security & Tactics Talk Ep. 8: Hacker & Security Conventions

“I spoke to some folks who are attending Blackhat and they’re all talking about Android and iPhone. iOS platform attacks. There’s a huge focus on insecurity and developing an attack tool for that model. Not just malware, but actual attack tools.  – Brent Huston, CEO, MicroSolved, Inc.

Listen in as our tech team discusses Blackhat 2011, DefCon, and B-Sides conferences. Discussion questions include:

  • DEFCON, B-Sides and Blackhat are this week in Vegas. With so many hacker and security conventions around now, what do organizations need to know about them?
  • What are you expecting to come from Blackhat and DEFCON this year? What do you find interesting?
  • What does the future of security conventions of hold and where are things likely to go from here?
  • Are the training at these shows worth it for the average IT admin, network engineer or security analyst?
  • Do you have any tips for getting the most out of these shows or for those interested in attending?
Panelists:
Brent Huston, CEO and Security Evangelist, MicroSolved, Inc.
Adam Hostetler, Network Engineer and Security Analyst
Phil Grimes, Security Analyst
John Davis, Risk Management Engineer
Chris Lay, Account Executive

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