TC October 2009

The current state of mobile security

Security Workshop - 5th Colaris (Day 2)

Wednesday — October 21st, 2009 10:45

Cell phones are not ordinary talking devices anymore. Complex operating systems (Android, iPhone OS, Symbian, Windows Mobile), third party applications, full time connectivity (3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth)and GPS receivers make the so called smartphone a formidable attack platform with new possibilities. The presenter will show an overview of known attack strategies, a look at what happened in the recent hacker confererences regarding mobile attacks and some possible and realistic future scenarios.

Presenters

  • Ronaldo Castro de Vasconcellos (CAIS/RNP, BR) BR

    Ronaldo Castro de Vasconcellos

    He is a Security Analyst at the Brazilian Academic and Research Network CSIRT (CAIS/RNP) since 2004. He holds a Systems Analysis bachelor degree from Pontifical University of Campinas (PUCC), Network Specialist degree from State University of Campinas (Unicamp), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) and GIAC Assessing Wireless Networks (GAWN) certifications from the SANS Institute. He is also a member of the GIAC Advisory Board and proctor for GIAC exams in Brazil. He is currently pursuing an MBA degree in Information Technology from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV).