June 21, 2011

Abstract
Mobile technology is rapidly evolving.  Our reliance on mobile computing increases more and more each day.  With disruptive technologies such as Near Field Communications (NFC) and location-based services changing the way we live and interact with the world around us, many new risks are emerging.

This presentation will highlight many of the new security and privacy challenges developers, organizations, and consumers must be aware of.  The Google Android platform will be our target of interest, which is a Linux-based operating system used for smartphones, tablet computers, and much more.  We will discuss the top mobile security risks and the security controls used to mitigate them using guidance provided by the OWASP organization.

At the end of this presentation, attendees will understand how to identify potential mobile risks, how to develop secure applications for the Android platform, and will be exposed to the many resources made available for free by OWASP.

About the Speaker:
Jack Mannino is the CEO of nVisium Security, an application security services firm located within the Washington DC area.    At nVisium, he provides mobile and web application security services including source code reviews, penetration testing, threat modeling, and training.  He is the co-leader and founder of the OWASP Mobile Security Project, which is a global initiative to improve the state of security in the mobile industry.  Mr. Mannino also serves as a board member for the OWASP Northern Virginia chapter.

Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
Non-members are welcome without charge!  Light refreshments will be served.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011 6:30 PM

Government Printing Office
Room A138
732 N. Capitol St.
Washington, DC, 20401

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