Veracode Co-Founder to Heighten Awareness of Backdoor Vulnerabilities at RSA Conference 2008
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Chris Wysopal, Co-Founder and CTO, Veracode, Inc. |
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Thursday, April 10, 2008 8:00 a.m. PST |
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"Locking the Door: Backdoor Threats to Applications"Session Code HT1-301 While other software vulnerabilities have been classified, and processes put in place for detection, backdoors have been largely hidden or neglected. In this presentation,Chris Wysopal, co-founder and chief technology officer of Veracode, will describe a new way to classify backdoors that have been detected in applications. The presentation will provide real-world examples of application backdoors, the mechanisms they use, and strategies for detecting them. |
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RSA Conference is helping drive the security agenda worldwide with annual events in the U.S., Europe and Japan. Throughout its 17 year history, RSA Conference has consistently attracted the world's best and brightest in the field, creating opportunities for conference attendees to learn about IT security's most important issues through first-hand interactions with peers, luminaries and both emerging and established companies. As the IT security field continues to grow in importance and influence, RSA Conference plays an integral role in keeping security professionals across the globe connected and educated. |
For more information on the event, please visit:http://www.rsaconference.com/2008/US/Home.aspx
About Veracode
Veracode is the leading provider of on-demand
application security testing
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 analysis 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.
Based in Burlington, Mass., Veracode is backed by .406 Ventures, Atlas Venture and Polaris Venture Partners.www.veracode.com
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