Security & Privacy

Architecture and Background

Description from DEF CON 9 Speaker’s Page: We move from basic to more sophisticated attacks, cover a "proof of concept" case study and consider the counter measures possible. The session aims to serve as a starting point for all those interested in safe guarding their online existence, for those responsible for their organization’s security issues and for just about anyone who is interested in security.

Vulnerability Analysis

Sharad Popli is the CTO and founding director of QuantumLink Communications Pvt. (QLC), a five year old software company (based in Bombay, India), with a focus on Internet technologies and a specialization in Java.

Exploitation and Demonstrations

Sharad, an old timer on the Net (more than 10 years now) is the chief architect behind PostMaster, a popular mail-server with more than 1500 installations across the world. A strong advocate of Open Source, he has been an early adopter of various open source technologies and software (including Linux since its 1.0 days and PHP when it was known as PHP/FI :)) Sharad writes from time to time (when persuaded enough!) His articles have appeared in most publications in India and also on CNETs international sites.

Remediation and Defensive Strategies

He is an oft-invited speaker at various seminars and conferences and has addressed numerous conventions on subjects including: Java Technologies, Servlets, Linux, Email, Security issues, MTAs on Linux, Advertising on the Net, and other generic net-based topics. When not ensnared by the Net, he enjoys reading, music and the great outdoors.