Intro to App Sec (with Frank Rietta)
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Intro to App Sec (with Frank Rietta)
Intro to App Sec (with Frank Rietta)
Advanced Persistent Security Podcast
Episode 16
Guest: Frank Rietta
August 29, 2016
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Intro to App Sec (with Frank Rietta) Show Notes
Part 1
We introduce Frank and discuss his background. We begin to discuss application security (App Sec) and how it plays into the cloud. We also provide a few cloud definitions
Part 2
We discuss defense in Depth. We provide a definition and some applicable scenarios as to its use. We graze the surface on passwords, encryption, access controls, and training. We discuss training and events local to Atlanta and the Georgia area.
Part 3
We discuss some scenarios we have seen or heard about in the security space and how they work or did not work. We also discuss the role of security in system development and the relationships between the business, security, developers, and dev ops. We discuss bug bounties on sites like HackerOne and BugCrowd.
We introduce the following lists to help security professionals and developers alike:
OWASP Application Security Standard Verification Standard (ASVS)
Center for Internet Security (CIS) Critical Security Controls (formerly the SANS Top 20)
About Frank
Mr. Rietta’s role in Rietta Inc is to ensure that your project is designed for security and speed.
With over 16 years of career experience, he is specialized in working with startups, new Internet businesses, and in developing with the Ruby on Rails platform to build scalable businesses.
He is a computer scientist with a Masters in Information Security from the College of Computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Frank is a public speaker, teaching about data breaches and information security topics. You can also follow him on Twitter or LinkedIn using the links below.
Contacting Frank:
Twitter: @frankrietta
Email: frank@rietta.com
Website: www.rietta.com
Frank’s Book Recommendations
Software Security: Building Security In
The Tangled Web: A Guide to Securing Modern Web Applications
Gary McGraw’s Cigital Silver Bullet Podcast
Announcements and Resources
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Conferences Mentioned:
Security Onion Conference: Friday, September 9, 2016 from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM (EDT)
Augusta University
Jaguar Student Activity Center (JSAC) Ballroom
2500 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30904
BSides Augusta: September 10, 2016 at 7:45 AM
J. Harold Harrison MD, Education Commons
1301 R.A. Dent Blvd
Augusta, GA 30901
SEPTEMBER 11TH-14TH, 2016
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Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH)*
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Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO)*
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Official Courseware
1 Complimentary Exam Voucher
Certificate of attendance
Lunch and coffee breaks throughout the duration of the training
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September 15-16, 2016
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