... we've got a workshop coming to Ottawa and Montreal coming in September. You read it right... I'll be up in Ottawa, CA on Sept. 22nd, and Montreal, CA on Sept. 23rd giving 2 feature-packed workshops that you can't afford to miss if you have a stake in the web application security space. I've included some of the details below, obviously please contact me or Luc Laforest (see below) directly to get going and sign up... hope to see you there!

[ Workshop Brief ] Are you interested in Web Application Security? Have you ever wondered how the "black hats" break into web applications so easily? These topics and more will be covered when we take a trip down the rabbit hole, and dig deep into the many sides of web application security. We'll cover everything from attack methodology, security best-practices, defense in-depth, and yes... some real-world hacking! I will also talk you through building a holistic web application security program with tips from real-world successes aimed at helping you accomplish your goals.  Come join us, bring your questions, concerns and curiosity - you won't be disappointed!

[ Topics Covered ]

• Latest hacking techniques from "the real world"
• News, commentary and Information from the world of web application security
• Defensive coding techniques to avoid being tomorrow's news
• Business-level thinking on building a holistic web application security program
• Benefits of integrated security tools as part of a complete SDLC [Software Development LifeCycle]

[ How to Register ] Send an email to Luc Laforest (luc.laforest@hp.com) with the date you'd like to attend, and some of your business-card information and we'll get you signed up! These events are at NO COST to you, zero, zip, zilch, nada, niet, nic.

[ Who Should Attend ] Security professionals, developers, IT managers responsible for web applications and IT Security professionals.  Basically - if you have an interest in securing web applications, you need to be here. 

[[ Ottawa, CA ]]

September 22nd, 2008
Hotel Indigo Ottawa
Indigo Room
123 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5L9
(613)231-6555
http://www.ottawadowntownhotel.com/
Lunch and Registration 12:00-12:30
Presentation 12:30-2:00
Break 2:00-2:15
Presentation 2:15-3:30
Q & A 3:30-4:00

[[ Montreal, CA ]]
September 23rd, 2008
Hotel Place D'Armes
St. Jaques Room
55 St-Jacques Street
West Old Montreal, Quebec H2Y 3X2
http://www.hotelplacedarmes.com/
Breakfast and Registration 8:30-9:00am
Presentation 9:00-10:15am
Break 10:15-10:30am
Presentation 10:30-11:30am
Q & A 11:30-12:00