Defending Behind the Device: Mobile Application Risks

GTUG, and Fidelity CAT have a really cool topic for our May 14th event that every mobile developer needs to know. Chris Wysopal CTO of Veracode will speak on mobile app security. In addition to Chris's talk, we will also have a couple of live exploits performed on mobile devices to demonstrate examples of attack vectors and exploits. To learn more about the Fidelity Center for Applied Technology (FCAT) please visit: http://FCAT.Fidelity.com (http://fcat.fidelity.com/)

Synopsis: Risks to mobile devices are similar to those of traditional software applications and a result of insecure coding practices. However, mobile devices aren’t just small computers. They are designed around personal and communication functionality which makes the top mobile applications risks different from the top traditional computing risks and an easier opportunity for those with malicious intent.

Participants should be knowledgeable about traditional software vulnerabilities and threats. Vernacular and examples will be used showing flaws and vulnerabilities in lines of code, so attendees should be comfortable understanding these examples. Additionally, attendees should be familiar with the mobile application marketplace and have a basic understanding of mobile device security.

Chris Wysopal's Bio is here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Wysopal