Network Security Engineering?

Matthew Briggs

Speaker Bio:

Matthew Briggs is currently employed by the Mitre Corporation, a Federally Funded Research firm, as an Information Security Engineer. His duties are focused in the realm of Malware (Malicious Software) analysis and research. He is an active member of the Honeyclient Development Project; a project who's goal is to actively search out Malicious Web Servers by automating web browsing. Matt is a recent graduate of the SUNY Fredonia Computer Science Program (2004). While studying at Fredonia, he competed with the Computer Programming Team, worked for Resnet, and spent numerous hours as a DJ at WCVF.

Abstract:

Computer security has become increasingly important as the Internet has grown. Each day new users entrust private data to and conduct financial transactions  computers. The global network has provided a vast new array of possibilities for criminals to exploit. This is why it has become increasingly important that all individuals, especially developers, system administrators, and network engineers understand the principles of computer security. The workshop will introduce some techniques attackers use to exploit weaknesses in computer networks, and how such vulnerabilities can be mitigated. Common methods of program error will be discussed, as well as secure programming practices that can help to avoid such errors. Attendees will be encouraged to participate in hands-on exercises demonstrating the topics discussed.