Applied Hacking Techniques and the Benefits and Pitfalls of Running a Vulnerability Assessment Program Seminar
In cooperation with its UK-based partner Matta Consulting, Security Matterz conducted ‘Applied Hacking Techniques and the Benefits and Pitfalls of Running a Vulnerability Assessment Program” seminar at the Sheraton Hotel in Riyadh on the 8th of June.
Event Key Speaker, Jon McClelland from AEMS, a leading global provider of technology solutions for exchanges, clearing houses, banks, brokers and intermediaries, talked about the challenges of running vulnerability testing from a security managers’ perspective in a large financial organization. Jon also spoke about his experiences and how he brings together the requirements of the business, the regulators and the IT security function.
Nick Baskett Managing Director of Matta spoke about Vulnerability Assessment using new tools and methods. In this talk, Nick discussed the various aspects of Vulnerability Assessment, and demonstrated how metrics can be used along with vulnerability assessment tools to properly baseline companies’ security. He also showed how different companies approach reporting, and how CVSS is standardizing “Risk Classification".
The last session of the seminar was a live demonstration of web application hacking by Robert Connolly from Matta showing how SQL injection and other techniques can compromise web applications. Rob also explained OWASP top 10 Web Application vulnerabilities, and attendees were shown how some of the key OWASP issues actually work in a live environment. He demonstrated some of the latest attacks hitting the Internet, and discussed ways in which one can protect his company from becoming the next victim.
The event attracted senior IT officials from various industries including Finance, Telecom, Government, Petrochemical, FMCG and Insurance. The audience was delighted to watch the “Gurus” of VA and Pen Test live in action. Attendees expressed their appreciation to Security Matterz, both verbally and in writing, for allowing the opportunity to benefit from a wealth of knowledge and experience of a team of specialized consultants in a very critical area within the IT Security domain.
It is well worth mentioning that AEMS is an affiliate of Euronext, a subsidiary of New York Stock Exchange. Euronext LIFFE, the derivatives business of Euronext, is the second largest in Europe by volume and second largest in the world by the value of the business transacted through the exchange every day.
"Internal & External" - The Balanced Approach to Security Roadshow
23, 24 & 26 March 2008
As part of it’s strategy to build and maintain long-term business relations with leading technology partners, Security Matterz, in cooperation with Microsoft Corporation, organized "internal and external - the balanced approach to security" Seminar on 23, 24 and 26 of March subsequently in Khobar, Riyadh and Jeddah.
The kingdom-wide seminars focused on two main critical themes; Microsoft Intelligent Application Gateway (IAG 2007), and Active Directory Optimization, providing the audience with an in-depth view of Microsoft’s comprehensive secure remote access (IAG), and the ultimate solution that will instantly raise the security and ROI of Active Directory, provided by Security Matterz’ exclusive UK-based partner GenesisRKeyTec.
More than 200 decision makers within the IT industry attended the event from various market sectors.
Security Matterz’ seminars offered IT professionals a unique opportunity to network and discuss IT security issues with industry peers and experts.
Security Matterz Gold Sponsors The e-Government Conference in Riyadh
15 - 18 March 2008
As a Gold Sponsor, Security Matterz has successfully participated in the e-Government Conference which was held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh, between 15 to 18 March.
More than 150 IT professionals visited the exhibition area and took advantage of exploring Security Matterz’ varied portfolio of solutions and services.
Mr. Tony Lteif, Security Matterz’ CEO, delivered a presentation entitled: “Can Unified Corporate Governance deliver for the emerging G.R.C. market?
Throughout his high-level presentation, Mr. Lteif provided the audience with an overview of G.R.C. and educated attendees on how can IT solutions help organizations achieve Corporate Governance Goals.
Security Matterz Organises "Next Generation Network Security Threats" Seminar
5 March 2008
Security Matterz, in cooperation with TopLayer, organised "Next Generation Network Security Threats" Seminar on Tuesday 4th of March 2008 at the Sheraton Hotel in Riyadh.
The event focused on how to proactively protect your network from common threats including malicious content, undesired access, and rate-based attacks using the latest network intrusion prevention system technology.
Ken Pappas, a global keynote speaker, shed light on how today's technologies are failing, what the next generation of network threats are, and how to protect against these attacks.
