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| − | {{Chapter Template|chaptername=Boulder|extra=The chapter leader is [mailto:owasp@justplainpix.com Andy Lewis]|mailinglistsite=http://lists.owasp.org/mailman/listinfo/owasp-boulder|emailarchives=http://lists.owasp.org/pipermail/owasp-boulder}} | + | ===Special Thanks=== |
| | + | The continued sponsorship of Aerstone, Applied Trust, and Coalfire keep the chapter running strong. Thank you. |
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| − | == '''Next Meeting''' == | + | __NOTOC__ |
| − | The next meeting is
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| − | === Thursday, '''April''' 17th, 2008 at [https://www.cexp.com Corporate Express's] US Headquarters === | + | =Upcoming Events= |
| − | at [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1+Environmental+Way,+Broomfield,+CO+80021,+USA&sa=X&oi=map&ct=title 1 Environmental Way, Broomfield, CO 80021].
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| − | === Passive Web Application Defect Identification ===
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| − | [https://www.owasp.org/index.php?title=Boulder&action=submit#Ryan_C._Barnett '''Ryan Barnett'''] of [http://www.breach.com/ Breach Security] will be speaking about how to employ [http://www.modsecurity.org/ ModSecurity] (an open-source web application firewall) and other Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) to identify web application vulnerabilities.
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| − | Identifying web application vulnerabilities has traditionally been achieved by running vulnerability scanners. While these tools can been
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| − | effective, they have some deficiencies, mainly that they are simply snap-shots in time and they often add network load on the web
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| − | application. Web application firewalls can help to detect application defects in applications by monitoring the application as it is used. In
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| − | this presentation, Ryan Barnett, Director of Application Security at Breach, will discuss how deploying a web application firewall can
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| − | provide more value beyond simply protecting applications from attack. Due to their strategic placement within the application's communication stream, web application firewalls, can provide a great deal of visibility into how an application is used and detect defects by
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| − | watching the interaction between the application and a client.
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| − | Updates will be spammed to the Chapter Mailing List.
| + | =Chapter Projects= |
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| − | Agenda:
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| − | 6-6:30 Dinner (at Corporate Express; pizza provided by [http://www.breach.com/ Breach Security].
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| − | 6:30 - 6:40 Chapter business
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| − | 6:40 - 8:00 Presentation and Q&A
| + | == Upcoming Events == |
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| − | Following the meeting we will have informal discussions over beverages at the Gordon Biersch Brewery and Restaurant.
| + | '''Thursday Evenings: ''' We typically (but not always) hold our chapter meetings on the third Thursday of the month. We meet in Lafayette, CO, just outside of Boulder. Newcomers are always welcome! Meeting details can be found on our [http://www.meetup.com/OWASP-Boulder/ MeetUp.com] site. Please RSVP on that site as seating can fill up quickly. |
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| − | === '''Ryan C. Barnett''' ===
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| − | Ryan C. Barnett is a recognized security thought leader and evangelist who frequently speaks with the media and industry groups.
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| − | He is the director of application security at Breach Security. He is also a faculty member for the SANS Institute, where his duties include instructor/courseware developer for Apache Security/Building a Web Application Firewall Workshop, Top 20 Vulnerabilities Team Member and Local Mentor for the SANS Track 4, "Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling" course. He holds six SANS Global Information Assurance Certifications (GIAC): Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA), Forensic Analyst (GCFA), Incident Handler (GCIH), Unix Security Administrator (GCUX) and Security Essentials (GSEC).
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| − | Mr. Barnett also serves as the team lead for the Center for Internet Security Apache Benchmark Project and is a member of the Web Application Security Consortium. His web security book, [http://www.amazon.com/Preventing-Attacks-Apache-Ryan-Barnett/dp/0321321286 "Preventing Web Attacks with Apache],” was published by Addison/Wesley in 2006.
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| − | == '''''FRONT RANGE OWASP CONFERENCE 2008''''' ( FROCo8 ) ==
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| − | Save the date! The first ever Front Range OWASP Conference will be held on June 10th at the Auroria Campus. [http://www.owasp.org/index.php/Front_Range_Web_Application_Security_Summit_Planning_Page ''' Front Range OWASP Conference (FROCo8)'''], If you're interested in helping or sponsoring please email Kathy Thaxton, the Conference Director... kthaxton AT businesspartnersolutions DOT com or the Project Manager, Dariush Rusta... dariush_rusta AAATTT yahoo Do+ c0m.
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| − | == Local News ==
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| − | 4/14/2008 - Interesting [http://www.aspectsecurity.com/documents/Aspect_File_Download_Injection.pdf File Download Injection research] from Jeff Williams of Aspect Security.
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| − | 4/1/2008 Yes! There's an April meeting! List-server FUBAR; switching to manual
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| − | We've been having trouble with our list server. The last thing through was an inadvertent cancellation, so you should have all gotten an individual message to say that there IS a meeting in April!
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| − | 2/28/2008 - Dariush Rusta has volunteered to be the Project Manager for the Front Range OWASP Conference on June 10th ( THANKS Dariush). More info info to follow later...
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| − | '''How do I learn more about input validation?'''
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| − | [http://www.google.com/search?q=%22input+validation%22+site%3Aowasp.org Google for Input Validation]
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| − | '''Some PHP Security Resources'''
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| − | There seem to be dang few PHP security resources. Please edit this wiki if you've got some good ones. In the mean time, here's some stuff that looks pretty good:
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| − | [http://www.sklar.com/page/article/owasp-top-ten PHP meets the Top Ten] (c2006)
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| − | [http://www.fortifysoftware.com/security-resources/rats.jsp Fortify's "RAT"] is a free tool for static code analysis...
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| − | '''SPI Dynamics to Speak at Feb's Chapter Meeting'''
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| − | Derek Zunker, my local HP rep, has volunteered to sponsor February's meeting, including providing a speaker from SPI Dynamics on February 21st.
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| − | '''New OWASP Tools Available - Jan 2008'''
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| − | Four new OWASP tools are available. [https://www.owasp.org/index.php/ESAPI OWASP Enterprise Security API] helps organizations get organized about application security, [https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Category:OWASP_CSRFTester_Project OWASP CSRFTester] tests for CSRF flaws, OWASP [https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Category:OWASP_CSRFGuard_Project CSRFGuard] stops CSRF attacks, and the fantastic new [https://www.owasp.org/index.php/SpoC_007_-_OWASP_The_Anti-Samy_Project Anti-Samy] component allows safe posting of rich content.
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| − | == '''''Member Survey''''' ==
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| − | Please take time to complete the [http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=vmwG4_2bchOC_2b3nF2apeGSXg_3d_3d member survey] to help improve the value the Chapter brings to the Boulder/Front-Range community.
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| − | == '''What's a Typical Agenda for the Chapter?''' ==
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| − | 6-6:30 - pizza and beverages provided by a sponsor
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| − | 6:30-6:40 - intro to OWASP and Chapter Business
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| − | 6:40-7:35'ish - presentation, demonstration, or workshop
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| − | 7:35'ish - Q & A
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| − | after Q & A - adjourn to less formal environment
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| − | == '''What should I expect to see at a bOWASP meeting?''' ==
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| − | Each speaker will be encouraged to cover:
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| − | - demonstration of the threat ( "look! I got EVERYONE'S credit card #!")
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| − | - overview/sample of vulnerable code, preferably in PHP, Java, or .Net env.
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| − | - some details regarding how to correct the code
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| − | - some thoughts as to how to test for the problem and/or "immunize" against it during a typical SDLC
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| − | - additional tools and references
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| − | == Notes From Previous Meetings ==
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| − | === '''''February 2008 Meeting Notes - Michael Sutton - SQL Injection''''' ===
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| − | The sponsor was HP, and the speaker was Michael Sutton of [https://h10078.www1.hp.com/cda/hpms/display/main/hpms_content.jsp?zn=bto&cp=1-11-201_4000_100__ HP/SPI Dynamics]. Topics included:
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| − | 1. Data tampering via SQL injection (verbose and blind)
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| − | 2. Guidance regarding WHAT TO DO and WHAT RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE for input validation (aka data validation).
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| − | 3. SQL injection against AJAX
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| − | 4. Intro and results of Michael Sutton's FUGGLE project
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| − | Michael's slide deck is available in PDF format [https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Image:Sutton_-_Revisiting_SQL_Injection.pdf Sutton:Revisiting SQL Injection]
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| − | '''Michael Sutton''' is the co-author of [http://www.amazon.com/Fuzzing-Brute-Force-Vulnerability-Discovery/dp/0321446119 "Fuzzing : Brute Force Vulnerability Discovery"] and the Security Evangelist for SPI Dynamics, recently acquired by HP. Michael is responsible for identifying, researching and presenting on emerging issues in the web application security industry. He is a frequent speaker at major information security conferences, has authored much literature and is regularly quoted in the media on various information security topics. Michael is also a member of the Web Application Security Consortium (WASC), where he is project lead for the Web Application Security Statistics project.
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| − | Prior to joining SPI Dynamics, Michael was the Director for iDefense Labs, a team of world class researchers tasked with discovering and researching security vulnerabilities. Michael also established the Information Systems Assurance and Advisory Services (ISAAS) practice for Ernst & Young in Bermuda. He holds degrees from the University of Alberta and The George Washington University.
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| − | [https://www.owasp.org/index.php/ProposedSQLInjectionMitigation.html Proposed SQL injection mitigation update] | |
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| − | [https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Boulderchaptermeetings2008.html All 2008 meeting notes] | |
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| − | [https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Boulderchaptermeetings2008.html#January_2008_Meeting_Notes_-_Aman_Garg_-_Web_App_Protection.2C_Tips_for_QA_and_Testing Aman Garg - Web App Protection, Tips for QA and Testing (January 2008)]
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| − | === '''''2007 Meeting Notes''''' ===
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| − | [https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Boulderchaptermeetings2007.html '''''All 2007 Meeting Notes'''''] | |
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| − | [https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Boulderchaptermeetings2007.html#November_Meeting_Notes_-_Patrick_White_-_Aspect-Oriented_Programming Patrick White, Aspect-Oriented Programming (Nov 2007)] | |
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| − | [https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Boulderchaptermeetings2007.html#September_Meeting_Notes_-_Jeremiah_Grossman_-_Top_10_Web_Attack_Techniques.2C_their_Potential_Impact.2C_and_Strategies_to_Protect_Your_Company Jeremiah Grossman, Top 10 Web Attack Techniques, their potential impact, and strategies to protect your company]
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| − | == Chapter Leader Links ==
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| − | === Pizza Delivery At Corporate Express ===
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| − | 1. Papa John's 5160 W 120TH AVE Broomfield, CO 80020-3305
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| − | Phone: (303)469-6262
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| − | Delivery Hours: 10:00 am - 11:30 pm
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| − | Distance: 4.07 miles
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| − | [http://www.papajohnsonline.com/menu.jsp menu] as of 4/17/2008
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| − | [http://unixwiz.net/techtips/sql-injection.html Well-written, well-referenced SQL injection article]
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| − | [http://blogs.msdn.com/ace_team/default.aspx Cool MS Ace Team Blog]
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| − | https://www.owasp.org/index.php/About_OWASP
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| − | https://www.owasp.org/index.php/How_OWASP_Works
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| − | https://www.owasp.org/index.php?title=How_OWASP_Works&diff=22690&oldid=15689 (this is a previous version of the 'How OWASP Works' page which contains some ideas about the future)
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| − | https://www.owasp.org/index.php/OWASP_brand_usage_rules
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| − | https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Chapter_Rules
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| − | https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Chapter_Leader_Handbook
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| − | https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Category:Chapter_Resources
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| − | http://www.owasp.org/index.php/Tutorial#Editing_OWASP
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| − | And finally, if you
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| − | haven't seen this amazing page created by Sebastien a while back with
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| − | descirptions and links to past OWASP presentations, you must check it out
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| − | now: http://www.owasp.org/index.php/OWASP_Education_Presentation
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| − | Of particular interest:
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| − | https://www.owasp.org/images/d/df/OWASP_-_Presentation_for_potential_sponsorships.doc
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| − | === Recruiting Tips - if you need to hire a WebAppSec or AppSec specialist ===
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| − | [https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Recruitingtips.html Recruiting tips]
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