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==== Local News  ====
 
==== Local News  ====
  
In June's OWASP Brisbane Chapter meeting, Georg Lippold will present a session titled "Securing Web Services with Cryptography".
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In June's OWASP Brisbane Chapter meeting, Miguel Madero will present a session titled "Security in Silverlight".
  
 
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Security in Web Services is a very important topic, as recent attacks on the Sony PlayStation Network (PSN) have shown. Using the PSN attack as
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Miguel will show in several demos different Application Security concerns specific to Silverlight Applications commonly overlooked. He will teach us how to avoid being hacked and protect our data with some basic tips. These are some of the topics covered in this lightning talk:
an example, we will identify attack vectors and possible prevention strategies. A short overview of cryptographic techniques that help prevent the leakage of information to unauthorized parties will conclude the talk.
 
  
Georg Lippold obtained his Ph.D in cryptography from the Information Security Institute at Queensland University of Technology in December 2010. He received his Dipl.-Inf. in Computer Science from University of Bremen, Germany in 2006. Georg is interested in cryptography, security, and is currently implementing the Queensland Government PKI framework for a government agency.
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    * Common Hacking Techniques
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    * Security as an Aspect
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    * End to end data protection
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    * UI Level Security
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    * Authentication Mechanisms
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    * Authorization and User Context
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    * Service Level Security
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Miguel has been programming for fun for the last 15 years when he realized that it was better to play with QBasic and Pascal than Prince of Persia. He found out that he could actually get some money out of this hobby so he started a couple of web companies 5 years later and then a Development Shop before moving to Australia to work for Readify where he’s now having fun coding some of the coolest projects in Australia. He discovered Silverlight two years ago and it’s still keeping him busy and entertained.
  
 
   
 
   
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Venue: <b>Red Hat, Level 1, 193 North Quay, Brisbane.  </b>
 
Venue: <b>Red Hat, Level 1, 193 North Quay, Brisbane.  </b>
  
Time: <b>5:30pm (Pizza) for a 6pm start.  Lifts to Level 1 will be locked after 6pm.  Please arrive before then!  </b>
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Time: <b>5:30pm (Pizza) for a 6pm start.  Access to the buliding will be restricted after 6pm.  Please arrive before then!  </b>
  
Date: <b>Tuesday 7th June </b>  
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Date: <b>Tuesday 5th July </b>  
  
 
Close: Session is expected to be completed by 7:30pm.
 
Close: Session is expected to be completed by 7:30pm.
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==== Chapter Meetings  ====
 
==== Chapter Meetings  ====
  
<b>June 2011 Brisbane Chapter Meeting - Tuesday 7 June</b>
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<b>July 2011 Brisbane Chapter Meeting - Tuesday 5 July</b>
  
 
Venue: <b>Red Hat, Level 1, 193 North Quay, Brisbane.  </b>
 
Venue: <b>Red Hat, Level 1, 193 North Quay, Brisbane.  </b>
  
Time: <b>5:30pm for a 6pm start.  Lifts to Level 1 will be locked after 6:30pm. </b>
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Time: <b>5:30pm for a 6pm start.  Access to the buliding will be restricted after 6pm. Please arrive before then!  </b>
  
 
Close: Session is expected to be completed by 7:30pm.
 
Close: Session is expected to be completed by 7:30pm.

Revision as of 00:46, 20 June 2011

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Welcome to the Brisbane chapter homepage. The chapter leader are Anne Luk, Wade Alcorn, and Glyn Geoghagen


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Local News

In June's OWASP Brisbane Chapter meeting, Miguel Madero will present a session titled "Security in Silverlight".


Miguel will show in several demos different Application Security concerns specific to Silverlight Applications commonly overlooked. He will teach us how to avoid being hacked and protect our data with some basic tips. These are some of the topics covered in this lightning talk:

   * Common Hacking Techniques
   * Security as an Aspect
   * End to end data protection
   * UI Level Security
   * Authentication Mechanisms
   * Authorization and User Context
   * Service Level Security

Miguel has been programming for fun for the last 15 years when he realized that it was better to play with QBasic and Pascal than Prince of Persia. He found out that he could actually get some money out of this hobby so he started a couple of web companies 5 years later and then a Development Shop before moving to Australia to work for Readify where he’s now having fun coding some of the coolest projects in Australia. He discovered Silverlight two years ago and it’s still keeping him busy and entertained.




Venue: Red Hat, Level 1, 193 North Quay, Brisbane.

Time: 5:30pm (Pizza) for a 6pm start. Access to the buliding will be restricted after 6pm. Please arrive before then!

Date: Tuesday 5th July

Close: Session is expected to be completed by 7:30pm.

There will be a social gathering at the local pub afterwards. Everyone is welcome to attend!

RSVP: Online at http://owasp-brisbane.eventbrite.com




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Chapter Meetings

July 2011 Brisbane Chapter Meeting - Tuesday 5 July

Venue: Red Hat, Level 1, 193 North Quay, Brisbane.

Time: 5:30pm for a 6pm start. Access to the buliding will be restricted after 6pm. Please arrive before then!

Close: Session is expected to be completed by 7:30pm.

There will be a social gathering at the local pub afterwards. Everyone is welcome to attend!

RSVP: Online at http://owasp-brisbane.eventbrite.com




Brisbane OWASP Chapter Leaders

The chapter leader is Anne Luk, Wade Alcorn, and Glyn Geoghagen