Own the Network, Own the Data Presentation Featured at TakeDownCon Hacking Conference, Dallas, Texas in May of 2012

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Dallas, TX (PRWEB) April 18, 2012

In his TakeDownCon presentation, Mr. Coggin will explain how trust relationships and interdependencies can be exploited to take over network infrastructure. Furthermore, the audience will learn how to analyze network infrastructure in order to develop attack tree strategies for taking over the targeted network.

Real world examples from the field of how network infrastructure is being targeted will be discussed, explained Mr. Coggin whose main job role at Dynetics is to design and build broadband multi-service networks supporting MPLS, VoIP, and IPTV for service providers. Paul also leads cyber security research efforts as well as performs network security architecture assessments and penetration tests for Dynetics, enterprises, utilities and service providers, as well as government clients.

Mr. Coggin went on to explain, Network design and configuration mistakes are repeatedly being seen during network security assessments, and during this presentation I will share the common mistakes that we find in networks where their administrators are sure there are none.

About Paul Coggin

Paul is a Cisco Systems Certified Instructor # 32230 and a Certified EC-Council Instructor. Paul has a BS in Mathematics, MS in Computer Information Systems and is currently pursuing a MS in Information Assurance and Security. In addition Paul holds a wide array of certifications, including CEH, ECSA, CPTS, CISSP, CCNA SPOPS, CCNP, CCDP, CCIP, CCSP, and CCNP-Voice.

About Dynetics

Dynetics has delivered high-quality, high-value engineering, scientific, and information technology (IT) solutions to customers within the U.S. government and a range of other market segments since 1974. With headquarters in Huntsville, Alabama, and offices throughout the United States, we have more than 1,300 employees. Our mission is to bring expertise, integrity, and tenacity to every relationship and to demonstrate our commitment to customers by providing powerful solutions to their technical challenges in Intelligence, Missiles, Aviation, Cyber, and Space.

For more information about Dynetics please visit: http://www.dynetics.com

About TakeDownCon

This highly technical IT security conference series was launched in 2011 in Dallas, Texas. TakeDownCon is a no-frills and topic focused conference series that is targeted toward security engineers, researchers and analysts. The topical theme of this unique event series is broken up into two tracks (Attack & Defense.) which revolve around some of the most talked-about security issues such as Web Application Security, SCADA and Critical Infrastructures and Cloud Security. For more information about TakeDownCon please visit: http://www.takedowncon.com

About EC-Council

The International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC-Council) is a member-based organization that certifies individuals in various e-business and security skills. EC Council is the owner and developer of the world-famous E-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (C|HFI), Certified Security Analyst (ECSA), License Penetration Tester (LPT) programs, and various others offered in over 60 countries around the globe. These certifications are recognized worldwide and have received endorsements from various government agencies including the US Federal Government via the Montgomery GI Bill, and the US Government National Security Agency (NSA) and the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) certifying EC-Councils Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH), Network Security Administrator (ENSA), Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI), Disaster Recovery Professional (EDRP), Certified Security Analyst (E|CSA) and Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT) program for meeting the 4011, 4012, 4013A, 4014, 4015 and 4016 training standards for information security professionals and most recently EC-Council has received accreditation from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). For more information about EC-Council, please visit http://www.eccouncil.org

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