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---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2014 12:27:54 -0500 From: The SANS Institute NewsBites@sans.org Subject: FLASH NewsBites - Heartbleed Open SSL Vulnerability
FLASH NewsBites - Heartbleed Open SSL Vulnerability
FLASH NewsBites are issued only when a security event demands global and immediate action. The HeartBleed Open SSL vulnerability fits that description.
Proof: More than 200 students at SANS 2014 in Orlando this week spent 2 hours in a briefing on Heartbleed last night after full days of classes. This one matters.
Tonight at 8:15 SANS faculty member Jake Williams will present a briefing explaining the HeartBleed vulnerability and what it means to you. Jake says: "Another 24 hours have passed since the initial presentation and we know more about what is vulnerable and what isn't. Even if you attended the short presentation last night at #SANS2014, this is a don't miss event."
Jake will cover the actual structure of the vulnerability, methods for detection, and what you need to do (both as a systems admin and an end user). Jake will also perform live demos against a vulnerable server so you see first hand what can be exposed. Finally, we'll be releasing packet captures containing the exploit (suitable for testing your IDS rules).
Register at: https://www.sans.org/webcasts/openssl-heartbleed-vulnerability-98105
Jake Williams, a principal consultant at CSRgroup Computer Security Consultants, has over a decade of experience in secure network design, penetration testing, incident response, forensics, and malware reverse engineering. Prior to joining CSRgroup, he worked with various government agencies in information security roles.
Jake has twice won the annual DC3 Digital Forensics Challenge and has spoken at several regional ISSA meetings, Shmoocon, and the DC3 Conference, as well as numerous US government conferences.
Jake is currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science where he is researching new techniques for botnet detection. His research interests include protocol analysis, binary analysis, malware RE methods, subverting the security of cloud technologies, and methods for identifying malware Command and Control (C2) techniques.