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The most virulent worm in the history of the series of tubes known as the Internet. One of the most highly accessed websites ever [see comScore]. One of the most ostentatious hackers alive. Over one million victims. Less than 24 hours. Fueled only by Chipotle burritos. The MySpace Worm. <br><br>
 
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<b>Samy Kamkar</b>, software engineer and self-proclaimed playboy, is a meddler in the security and software realms. He is currently the Director of Engineering and co-founder of Fonality, Inc., an IP PBX startup located in Culver City. Previously, Samy led the development of all core top-level domain name server software and systems for Global Domains International (.ws). Prior to that, Samy worked with Penn State University developing psychometric personality assessment software with attention to artificial intelligence and bioinformatics. When not strapped behind the Matrix, Samy can be found performing parkour (free running), practicing urban escape artist maneuvers, or is found getting involved in local community service projects. In the past 10 years, Samy has focused on evolutionary and genetic algorithmic software development, Voice over IP software development, automated security and vulnerability research in the areas of network security, reverse engineering, and network gaming, and continues his focus in staying out of jail.<br><br>
 
  
 
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Revision as of 08:03, 22 December 2008

OWASP Los Angeles

Welcome to the Los Angeles chapter homepage. The chapter leader is Cassio Goldschmidt


Participation

OWASP Foundation (Overview Slides) is a professional association of global members and is open to anyone interested in learning more about software security. Local chapters are run independently and guided by the Chapter_Leader_Handbook. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional association your support and sponsorship of any meeting venue and/or refreshments is tax-deductible. Financial contributions should only be made online using the authorized online chapter donation button. To be a SPEAKER at ANY OWASP Chapter in the world simply review the speaker agreement and then contact the local chapter leader with details of what OWASP PROJECT, independent research or related software security topic you would like to present on.

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Local News

Upcoming Chapter Meeting

  • Date: Wednesday December 10th 2008 7:30PM


   Meeting Location
   Symantec Corporation
   900 Corporate Pointe
   Culver City, CA 90230
   Laguna Conference Room

Main Presentation


  • TBA - Come back soon

Please sign up to our Los Angeles OWASP mailing list to be notified of future talks and events.


Everyone is welcome to join us at our chapter meetings. Meeting agenda will be sent to the Los Angeles OWASP mailing list prior to the meeting. List archives are also available for members who want to take a look at the latest discussion topics prior to the event.

Would you like to speak at an OWASP Los Angeles Meeting?

Call for Papers (CFP) is NOW OPEN ~ to submit educational topic for upcoming meeting please submit your BIO and talk abstract via email to Cassio Goldschmidt. When accepted it will be required to use the following powerpoint OWASP Template


This page provides a list of previous presentations conducted at the Los Angeles Chapter.


Los Angeles Chapter Leader

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