WatchGuard

NCA Security & Technology Conference '08

Technology Answers to Business Initiatives

SPEAKER: Corey Nachriener, CISSP, Network Security Analyst, WatchGuard
TOPIC: Botnets: Battling the Borg of the Internet
ROOM: Madrona 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Sure, you've heard of bots and botnets. But have you ever actually seen a bot, bot source code, or a bot herder's Command and Control (C&C) center in action? Now you can.

In his presentation, network security analyst Corey Nachreiner, CISSP, uncovers what makes bots tick. The talk covers topics both beginning and advanced:

What a "botnet" is
What bot source codes looks like and does
How bot herders control bots via a C&C centers
How a crook might recruit an army of bots
How to render bots powerless on your network

During the talk, you will see the inner workings of some real-world, malicious bots, found in the wild on underground sites. Learn about the many attacks botnets can launch, and how to defend against them. Since the best way to understand these sophisticated attacks is to see them unfold right before your eyes, Nachreiner will present video captures of bots in action. Once you understand how these evil botnets get built, you’ll have the power to avoid assimilation. Resistance is not futile.

ABOUT WATCHGUARD:
Founded: February, 1996
Corporate Headquarters
Seattle, Washington USA
People: Approximately 450

Since 1996, WatchGuard Technologies has provided reliable, easy-to-manage security appliances to hundreds of thousands of businesses worldwide. Our Firebox® X family of unified threat management (UTM) solutions provides the best combination of strong, reliable, multi-layered security with the best ease of use in its class. Our newest line of products, the WatchGuard® SSL 500 and SSL 1000, makes secure remote access easy and affordable, regardless of the size of the network. All products are backed by LiveSecurity® Service, a ground-breaking support and maintenance program. WatchGuard is a privately owned company, headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.

Corey Nachriener, CISSP, Network Security Analyst, WatchGuard

Corey Nachreiner, CISSP, Network Security Analyst

Corey Nachreiner, Network Security Analyst for WatchGuard's LiveSecurity Service, has been with WatchGuard since 1999. Corey began his tenure in WatchGuard's Technical Support organization, where he quickly advanced. He created anew roll in the organization, working between Support and Engineering to solve critical issues. Later recruited onto the LiveSecurity team, Corey has since written hundreds of concise security alerts and easily-understood educational articles for WatchGuard users and appeared in security training videos, generating hundreds of letters of praise from thankful customers. A certified Information Systems Security professional (CISSP), Corey is often quoted by other online sources, including ClNet, eWeek, and Slashdot. Before WatchGuard, Corey attended Western Washington University in pursuit of a Computer Science degree and Creative Writing minor. During that time he also ran his own small computer consulting business and explored WWU's network. In his free time, Corey enjoys "modding" any technical gizmo he can get his hands on, and considers himself a hacker in the old sense of the word.