Become a Security Ninja

Insecure software undermines our infrastructure and puts our organizations at risk. This hands-on workshop will feature real-world hacking exercises that correspond to each of the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) top 10 vulnerabilities, helping to hone your skills as a security ninja!

Whether you’re a new developer, a designer who is beginning to experiment with programming, or a seasoned developer looking for a refresher, join us as we discuss why attacks happen, go over the most common vulnerabilities and explore techniques you can use to code defensively.  

Registration required

You must RSVP through Meetup to attend this session. It's free and open to employees and students of any college or university.

Schedule

• 8-9 a.m. Networking with coffee and snacks
• 9-11:30 a.m. Workshop

About the presenter

Paul Gilzow is the lead programmer for the Division of Marketing and Communications at the University of Missouri, where he has worked as a web applications programmer since 2005. Certified by the SANS Institute in web application security, Paul frequently works with campus IT security to deliver presentations to fellow developers and assists in triaging and cleaning up compromised WordPress sites on campus.

This session is presented in partnership with the Higher Education Web Professionals Association.

Free