Accuvant Attack and Penetration, Software Security and Malware Experts to Speak at SecTor 2013

Accuvant Attack and Penetration, Software Security and Malware Experts to Speak at SecTor 2013

Toronto – October 8, 2013 – Accuvant, the Authoritative Source for information security, today announced that three Accuvant LABS experts, specializing in attack and penetration, software security and malware, are speaking at SecTor 2013 on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The event is taking place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

Appsec Tl;dr 
Who/What:  Gillis Jones, consultant, software security, will walk through the fundamentals of the web and on to the art of hacking the planet. Complete with examples, secrets that the professionals try to keep quiet and suggestions on “How to Hack,” this presentation aims to bring attendees to a level of proficiency in hacking the web in less than 60 minutes.

When/Where: Wednesday, October 9 at 1:25 p.m. ET/Security Fundamentals, 803

Beyond the Smokers Entrance – Physical Security Assessments in Hardened Environments
Who/What:  Jamie Gamble, principal consultant, malware research, and Mark Baseggio, senior consultant, attack and penetration, will discuss conducting physical penetration tests in environments that have some level of security protections. The session will explore how to bypass hard physical security controls, conduct comprehensive physical security assessments, and implement more effective physical defenses.

When/Where:  Wednesday, October 9 at 2:40 p.m. ET/Theatre, Hall G

Accuvant LABS, the largest and most skilled team of information security professionals in the world, is comprised of respected information security veterans, established thought leaders, sought out speakers and published authors. Each of our 250+ leading security experts is committed to performing research, developing solutions and working with clients – and one another – to solve specific security problems as well as those of the industry at large.

Media wishing to interview any Accuvant experts are encouraged to contact Lauren Howe atlhowe@accuvant.com or (443) 519-5455.

About Accuvant

Accuvant is the Authoritative Source for information security. Since 2002, the company has served more than 5,200 clients, including half of the Fortune 100 and more than 900 educational institutions and government entities. Headquartered in Denver, Accuvant has offices across the United States and Canada and has the largest and most skilled team of technical security professionals in the world – Accuvant LABS. For more information, please visit www.accuvant.com.

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