Startup Security

I recently presented at StartPad, a local co-working space in Seattle, on web application security. It was a great talk, mostly due to the great discussion generated by the crowd. StartPad was nice enough to record the presentation and you can find that, as well as my slides, below. Topics covered include: web application security, including the basics of SQL Injection and Cross-Site Scripting, Data Breach laws and even some discussion on PCI compliance. I also did some demos including a SQL Injectable Ruby on Rails app. Enjoy!

I’ve giving a talk tomorrow at a Seattle co-working space, StartPad, about startups and security. You can find more information and register for the event on the StartPad website: Hacking and Compliance in a Web 2.0 World.

If you’re in Seattle and want to learn about web application security, stop on by!

What: StartPad Countdown 2 — Startup Security: Hacking and Compliance in a Web 2.0 World
Who: Damon Cortesi
When: 6:00 pm, Tuesday November 25th, 2008
Where: StartPad offices — 811 First Avenue, Suite 480, Seattle, WA 98104
Cost: Free!

Pizza and drinks will be served.

In light of Michael Santarcangelo (@catalyst) coming to town, I’m putting together a little meet-up in Seattle this coming Monday, October 27. It’s going to be at 7pm at the Owl & Thistle, Seattle location. That’s at 808 Post Ave, Seattle, WA.

Any folk in the security community or interested in chatting about security over a pint are more than welcome to join. Michael will also be bringing signed books.