SXSW 2012 - Security for the Social Set

Security for the Social Set
Event	SXSW Interactive 2009
Format	Dual
Organizer	Ed Finkler – funkatron.com
Description	The social web provides rich ground for attackers to exploit; the bigger your site gets, the more likely a target you are. We'll share real-world examples of common attack patterns and how to guard against them. Web developers and anyone with a stake in the security of an online product will learn something new and useful.
Questions Answered	How do I secure my social network? What's XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)? What's CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery)? What does OAuth mean for my web application? When should I provide SSL? How do I put together a security response plan? What are common attack patterns? Why would someone try to hack my site? How often do I need to consider security in the development process? What resources are available to me for security education?
Level	Intermediate
Category	Community / Social Networks

Security for the Social Set