Month: April 2013

Schedule is posted!

We have posted the schedule and are very pleased to have such amazing speakers sharing their knowledge with us!

So you can plan your day at RVAsec we have posted the schedule here:
http://rvasecprod.wpenginepowered.com/schedule/

Full speakers bios and talk abstracts can be found here:
http://rvasecprod.wpenginepowered.com/speakers/

We will post the rooms for each session as the conference gets closer.


RVAsec Capture The Flag Update!

The RVAsec Capture The Flag (CTF) is getting close. The details below are meant to ensure participants are prepared for it! We’re excited to invite anyone and everyone who is interested in learning and exploring different IT/infosec tools and techniques in hands-on, practical exercises, to join us.

WHEN: 06/01/2013 – 10am-2pm.  The exact time is subject to change but it will be on Saturday.

WHERE: We will have a table at the conference.  You must be a registered conference attendee to participate.

WHO: Living humanoid-ish… seriously, this is for everyone from hobbyists, sys/net admins, infosec pros, tinkerers, makers, fixers and breakers… come out and play. We’ll all teach, learn and grow together!

WHAT TO DO:

  • DO bring a network-enabled laptop.

  • DO have the ability to run Backtrack 5r3 (http://www.backtrack-linux.org/downloads/), Pentoo (http://www.pentoo.ch/) or Kali Linux (http://www.kali.org/) either as a virtual machine, from bootable media (CD/DVD flash drive), or installed as your OS. Most of the scenarios in the CTF can be completed with the tools within these security-centric Linux distributions. Not a requirement, per se, but a BIG recommendation.

  • DO understand that the CTF network is a closed private network, and will not have Internet access. CTF Participants will have the ability to connect to a separate guest wireless network with Internet access for research, tool downloads, etc., during the event, but will have to disconnect from the CTF network to do so.

  • DO listen to and respect any instructions and guidance provided at the event. We want to provide an environment that is conducive to learning, tinkering, exploring and having a good time.

WHAT NOT TO DO:

  • DON’T use words or phrases like “irregardless”, “all of the sudden”, “cybergeddon” or “cyber Pearl Harbor”.

  • DON’T feed or pet any of the conference organizers or volunteers.

  • DON’T attack any other CTF participants or any VCU devices (logically, physically or emotionally).

Pre-Register: If you plan to participate in the CTF we ask that you pre-register here: http://securabit.com/ctf/ for administrative purposes.  The first 20 people will receive a free 8GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive! (You have to show up and participate!)

Sponsor: We are still seeking sponsors to help with the CTF costs.  If you are interested or know someone that would be willing to support the CTF please contact sponsors@rvasec.com

Hope to see you there!  If you have any questions please let us know!


Training: Introduction to Malware Analysis

We are pleased to announce that we are offering Introduction to Malware Analysis. The class will be taught by Tyler Hudak, and held on Thursday, May 30th before the conference. The class will cost of $250.

Due to the prevalence and business impact of malware, security professionals increasingly need the skills necessary to analyze worms, bots and trojan horses. This one day course will walk attendees through the concepts, techniques and processes for analyzing malware. Students will take a “from-the-wild” malware sample in a hands-on environment and learn how to analyze its characteristics and behavior to determine what it does and the risk it presents. 

For more information on the class and the instructor, or to register, please see: http://rvasecprod.wpenginepowered.com/malware/


Training: SANS MGT432: Information Security for Business Executives

We are pleased to announce we are offering the SANS MGT432 class called Information Security for Business Executives. The class will be taught by Charles (Chip) Greene, and held on Thursday, May 30th before the conference. The class will be offered at a discounted cost of $600.

This is a one day version of Management 512: SANS Security Leadership Essentials Class. Designed for InfoSec Managers, Directors, and Senior Leaders (VPs, COO, CEO) looking to learn the fundamentals of information security at a 30,000 foot view.

Just a few of the main topics are as follows:

  • How to understand what the security folks are trying to tell you
  • The Four Phases of Security Tasks
  • Cryptography, Wireless and Software Security
  • Managing Vulnerability Situational Awareness
  • Awareness/Training and Privacy
  • Incident Response
  • Response BCP/DR/Crisis Management
  • Securing Virtualized Environments

 

For more information on the class and the instructor, or to register, please see: http://rvasecprod.wpenginepowered.com/infosecforbusiness/