How to "Capture the Flag" - A Website Hackathon Game for Bay Area Women

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<H2><SPAN>Join us for a Web Application Hackathon Game - Learn how the bad guys operate so you can better defend. (BRING YOUR LAPTOP!)<BR></SPAN></H2>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><SPAN>Women in Security and Privacy (WISP) is proud to partner with Security Innovation to offer members a fun "find the vulnerabilities" game that teaches the importance of effective website security and secure coding habits.  Leveraging cheat sheets and other easy-to-understand tips, participants of all skill levels can learn how hackers break into Web sites in a fun and realistic environment. The game features authentic (and intentionally vulnerable) websites as well as an expert-guided training session to introduce you to core concepts via the game we’ll play as a group.</SPAN></P>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal">In this guided simulation, you will have the opportunity (and be shown how) to:<BR>            • Break into someone else's account<BR>            • Transfer and steal money<BR>            • Add items to an online shopping cart and buy them for $0<BR>            • Uncover secret information — like your boss's salary!<BR><BR>All of the hacking is purely for fun and done on fake websites. Come learn valuable skills and grow your security knowledge. </P>
<H2>We have a limited number of seats for this event, so buy your ticket now! And do not forget to bring your laptop!<BR></H2>
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<P><STRONG><STRONG><STRONG>About Security Innovation</STRONG></STRONG><SPAN>: </SPAN></STRONG>Since 2002, Security Innovation has been the trusted partner for cybersecurity risk analysis and mitigation for the world’s leading companies, including Microsoft, Sony, GM, Disney, Google and Dell.  Recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Awareness Computer-Based Training for the second year in a row, Security Innovation is dedicated to securing and protecting sensitive data in the most challenging environments - automobiles, desktops, web applications, mobile devices and in the cloud. Security Innovation is privately held and headquartered in Wilmington, MA USA.</P>
<P><STRONG>About the Trainer</STRONG>: <SPAN>Nora Sandler is a Security Engineer at Security Innovation, where she performs application security assessments and provides developers with guidance on securing their applications. Although she enjoys breaking all kinds of software, web applications are her primary focus. She also creates vulnerable-by-design websites that provide a fun, accessible introduction to web security.</SPAN></P>
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