Web Biz

The renown expert on Web Application Security Jeremiah Grossman will be presenting a free webcast entitled "Understanding Web-Based Threats and How to Thwart Them" on Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT - and its FREE!

We use the Sophos anti-virus product here at Hamilton College, providing virus and threat security to all institution owned computers along with the ability for students and employees to use Sophos Anti-Virus on the personal computers.  And Sophos will be sponsoring this complimentary event.  Anyways, here is the teaser from Sophos:

The Web has never been more hostile and new dangers can lurk on even the most trusted Web sites. What’s more, the potential harm that cross-site scripting (XSS), cross-site request forgeries (CSRF), and JavaScript malware payloads can cause is growing exponentially. Intranet hacking, history stealing, browser port scanning, and dozens of other bleeding-edge attack techniques also challenge traditional safeguards.

Join Us For A Complimentary Webcast
With Jeremiah Grossman, world-renowned expert in Web application security and a founding member of the Web Application Security Consortium (WASC).

Understanding Web-Based Threats and How to Thwart Them
Thursday, September 20, 2007
2:00 P.M. ET / 11:00 A.M. PT

Register Online!

Hosted by James Hilliard of TechRepublic and featuring Sophos Web security expert Jeff Epstein, this Webcast will include live Q&A and will address these important topics and more:

• The basics of XSS and CSRF
• Port scanning and intranet device attacks using JavaScript
• Theft of Web browser histories
• Best-practice defense measures for securing Web sites
• Essential habits for safe Web surfing

Register today for this interactive Web event, sponsored by Sophos, to get expert tips and advice on combating the Web threats that can jeopardize your business’s security and performance.

The only downside is you need to sign up for a TechRepublic account if you do not already have one (they automatically subscribe you to some of their newsletters, but you can always unsubscribe).  I think its going to be a great learning opportunity, and would recommend that any web developer or programmer sign up!