c0c0n is an annual information security event conducted as part of the International Information SecurityDay (http://www.informationsecurityday.com).The Information Security Research Association along with the Matriux Security Community is organizing a 2 day International Security and Hacking Conference titled c0c0n 2011, as part of Information Security Day 2011. Various technical, non-technical and community events are organized as part of the program.

ABOUT IRSA

The Information Security Research Association is a non-profit organization registered under the Cochin Literary Scientific
and Charitable Societies Registration Act 1955. (Act 12 of 1955) – Registration Number ER 459/2010. ISRA is active in spreading information security awareness and its members have either conducted or delivered a large number of information security awareness seminars and campaigns across the country. As part of this initiative, ISRA observes the first Thursday of every august as the Information Security day. Information Security Research is another domain that is actively supported by ISRA.

EVENT DETAILS

PPre-Con Workshop dates           •            06 Oct 2011
Conference dates                            •          07, 08 Oct 2011
Venue                                                   •            IMA Convention Centre, Cochin
Security Domains                             •            Information Security – Technical
•            Information Security – Management
•            Forensics and Investigations
•            Legal Stream / Cyber Law
Tracks                                                    •            Two
Other Events                                      •            ISAA – Information Security Achievement Awards
•            Capture the Flag Hacking Contest – CTF
•              Information Security Poster Contest
•              h@ck4b33r (Hack-for-beer)
•              h@ckth3k0d3 (Hack-the-code)
•               Hack-O-Karma
•               Info Sec Awareness Quick – FM Radio
•               Info Sec Awareness Campaign – Print Media

SESSION TOPICS

• Reversing Windows Mobile
• Web Application Backdoor Attack, Evasion and Detection
• When I Grow Up I want to be a Cyber-terrorist
• RFID – Vulnerabilities, Flaws and Exploits
• Automated Malware Analysis – Setting up the Environment
• Wi-Fi Malware for Fun and Profit
• Reversible Watermarking using Binary Tree Approach Based on Histogram Modification
• Pentesting iPhone Applications
• Exploiting the TCP Simultaneous Connection to Provide a Low Cost
• DoS Mitigation Solution
• Network Security- Modern Mechanism for Intrusion Detection and avoidance in a P2P Network
• Section 43A IT Act compliance
• Insider Risk Management
• Mitigating Security Risks in emerging mobile payment industry in India
• Mobile Security
• Less Authentication & Authorization
• Security Threats in Custom ROM’s (Android)
• Security and Privacy Risks of Cloud Computing
• iPhone Jailbreak
• Paranoid Android
• Stratagemizing Security Against Perpetrators In Cloud Infrastructure

PRE-CON WORKSHOP / TRAINING SERIES (06 OCT 2011)

Please note the duration for each Workshop Code (WS Code) is 1 day.

TARGET AUDIENCE

• CXO and Business Executives
• IT Vendors
• Government Officials
• Information Warfare Units (Defence)
• Cyber Crime Investigation Units
• NASSCOM, DSCI and other related organizations
• Academia
• IT / Info Sec Professionals
• Security Evangelists and Enthusiasts
• Anticipated participant Count –400
For online registration, visit -

http://conference.ayojak.com/event/c0c0n-2011-internationalinformation-security-and-hacking-conference

For group registration and discounts, kindly contact
cocon@informationsecurityday.com or m@matriux.com.

Posted By :  SoorajKeshav/-

Pulsey > Comic Strip #1 : Result

Its only a month since I’ve gained interested in doing comics. Pulsey is a result of that. Pulsey is a college going guy and the comic series are about his experiences with his friends, classmates and family

Obviously some of it, or maybe all of it are based on my personal experiences from the wonderful college life I had from our college!!

Why do people compare Apples and Oranges ? by Praseed Pai
Most Software companies in Kerala has got a shallow hierarchy and emphasis is on technical aspects of Software engineering. People who started their career and stayed back are mostly satisfied lot. In Contrast , Companies from Bangalore , Chennai and Hyderabad are build with scale in mind. Their emphasis is on Business Continuity. By reducing so called “Unit of Work Per Employee”, they reduce risks in operations. Both set has got their own world views shaped by their respective context. The session talks about the impedance mismatch between a Metro Software professional and a Kerala Software professional.

Making your First Dollar with your PC
by Arun Basil Lal
We all know there is money online, but how to get to it? All you need is a PC, and an internet connection. In this talk, I would help you make your first dollar with the greatest invention of our times, the personal computer. Your mantra should be, “If he can do it, I can do it better”

Sound of Music
by Ashwin K
WE have been witnessing the rise of web as a social media. On forecasting the growth, as the bandwidth and speed becomes cheap and more popular the conventional broadcasting media will switch over to web because of its wider reach. I would like to discuss the future of Internet Radio in India, as a media that reaches to common man. Also, I would like to present the experimental technology we have been developing for RadioCloud.

Intelligence And Some Questions
by Kenney Jacob
How can we define intelligence ? Is there a connection between Intelligence and success ? Do you think language skills is a measure of ones intelligence ? Do you believe that intelligence can be acquired ? Lets try to answer these questions together.

Public Relations – Let the world know about you
by Richy D Alexander
We often get asked what is a successful public relations program? What does it cost? How long do I need to do it? Why do my competitors always get in the papers? A public relations (PR) strategy may play a key role in an organization’s promotional strategy. A planned approach to leveraging public relations opportunities can be just as important as advertising and sales promotions. Public relations is one of the most effective methods to communicate and relate to the market. It is powerful and, once things are in motion, it is the most cost effective of all promotional activities. The success of well executed PR plans can be seen through several organizations that have made it a central focus of their promotional strategy. Lets share the idea of a successful PR See you on May 8th.

Barcamp Event Details

Place:-SCMS B-School at Kalamassery, Cochin
Date:- 8th May 2011 from 9:00 am. So what are you waiting for. Get yourself registered for the Barcamp 10 today. Meet like minded techies and freelancers in Kerala

Download The Fancy Pants Adventure: World 2 here.

Enjoy…!

Highlights of Bodhi 2011

The biggest bags of goodies: The Workshops,

The ultimate Adobe flex workshop  conducted by the Adobe India team!

The inevitable technical talk given by Microsoft, India. The source of information and virtualization!

PS : Being complete hands on workshop , it’s a MUST ATTEND FOR ANY TECHIE!!

The challenges

Prasnothara – (Technical Quiz) which is a dare to every brainy out there!

Agraganya- Try being a pioneer at  the Best Manager.

Agnichakra – The Autoshow.

Ranabhoomi- (Network Gaming) asks if you are ready to defend yourself against the challenges??

Yantra samyojana-  (Machine Assembly) tests the ultimate toughness of a ‘mech’!

the list does not end here .. More info here.

This technical festival is a platform for similar minds to interact, share and discuss the latest happenings in the field of Technology. This is an open challenge to every geek out there to get yourselves ready for the emergence of a technologically advanced India!

Get yourself registered and unwind the challenge!!

For more info :

Jerin Raj

Student Co-coordinator

Ph : 8891790478

www.bodhi2011.in

Congrats…!

Amrita University & TIFAC CORE
proudly present
InCTF ’11National Level “Capture the Flag” Ethical Hacking contest

Special Prizes*

Teams are awarded cash prizes of up to 10K based on their performanceDeserving teams are well awarded. Exciting prizes to be won.

If you have any doubt please comment