ZeroNights 2013 invites hackers, friends and like-minded people
For the third time, we are holding ZeroNights , an international conference on the practical aspects of information security. And again, we are waiting for hackers, friends and like-minded people from all over the world.
Date : November 7-8, 2013
Location : Moscow, Varshavskoye Shosse, 28 A, Coworking 2.0 Center
At the conference, you will learn about new attack methods and threats, see opportunities for attack and defense, get acquainted with non-standard methods for solving IS problems. Experts, information security practitioners, analysts and hackers from around the world will share unique knowledge and skills, help get rid of misconceptions, present convincing arguments, research, facts and figures. We are interested in topics such as: Security of business-critical systems, Mobile security, Hardcore exploitation, Hardware and embedded, Web security.
We have only the best experts in the field of information security and hackers with a worldwide reputation, we present the latest and most daring technical studies, we introduce non-standard approaches to solving problems. And no marketing, APT, NSA, PRISM and other bla-bla-bla!
In a programme:
The best expert reports from around the world
There are no invulnerable systems - there are well-protected systems. There should be no illusions in ensuring the security of information. Star speakers from different countries will help debunk myths, get rid of misconceptions and appreciate the real security of a particular system. You will learn how hackers work, how malware and exploits work. Experts will present you relevant research, talk about the main problems of the industry, and demonstrate real attacks.
Master classes of top-level
professionals. Industry professionals are ready to share unique knowledge and skills. During the master classes, they will tell you how to write exploits, bypass the protective mechanisms of the OS and browsers, and identify vulnerabilities in web projects. The practical knowledge supported by theory is priceless.
Business Section
For the first time, a separate section for managers will provide a real opportunity to assess the risks to the business associated with the implementation of IS threats. There will be everything you want to know about information protection: figures, facts, opinions of professionals and tools for solving problems.
An informal platform for communication between friends and colleagues
ZeroNights gathers specialists from Russia and other countries. Only here in an informal setting you can get answers to the most “acute” questions, get to know personally the best masters-practitioners in the field of information security, and master unique knowledge.
Competitions for talented
Gender, age, occupation, list of personal achievements - all this is absolutely unimportant for participation in competitions. The main thing is talent, audacity, speed and unique skills. Just act and win.
CFP ZeroNights 2013 is OPEN!
We have already announced the opening of Call for Papers at ZeroNights 2013. The selection of reports for the conference will begin very soon. This will be done by a team of experts represented by Nikita Tarakanov (independent researcher), Vladimir Vorontsov (ONSec), Alexey Sintsov (HERE), Anton Karpov (Yandex), Andrey Petukhov (Moscow State University), Alexander Matrosov (ESET), Alexndr Bazhenyuk (Intel), Dmitry Oleksyuk (independent researcher), Stepan 'Step' Ilyin (Hacker magazine), Dmitry Evdokimov (Digital Security), Alexander Gantman (QualComm), Alexander Polyakov (Digital Security), Nikita Abdullin (OpenWay).
Sponsorship
The silver sponsor of ZeroNights 2013 will be Qualcomm, a well-known semiconductor manufacturer and supplier of wireless chipsets and software for 3G devices.
If a company of this level supports our event, it means that the IS problems that we are discussing are important not only for Russia, but for the whole world. The number of mobile users is growing, and specific threats to information security are multiplying. At ZeroNights 2013, we will not only talk about problems, but also look for ways to solve them.
We have interesting offers for other sponsors, join us!
