Security, you are also part of the game

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Data is a big thing now a days. Data is everywhere. Data is collected on almost as many places. And a lot of people want to access your data. But why exactly is your data important? What can people / companies do with it? How can I keep my data safe. or that of my company? How do criminals get to your data? and most importantly, what can you do to avoid the fact that they steal your data?

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Security

You are also part of the game

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.

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Who is that guy?

• Bert Desmet• 23 years old• Fedora – Ambassador, mentor, packager• Loadays – Co organizer • Numius – System Engineer, Consultant • Devnox – Developer, System Engineer

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Today's topics

• I'm a good hacker.• Why I love USB sticks.• Remember your password? • Shhhhhhht!

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I am a good hacker.

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No tech hacking?

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Shoulder surfing

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Dumpster diving

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Social engineering

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Taking pictures

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Why I love USB sticks.

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They are easy

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And small

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They are easily..

• Forgotten • Stolen

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Some thoughts about it

• Encrypt your sensitive data• Never put passwords on your system• Use the intranet • Never leave your portable gear alone• Never forget your gear

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Some statistics

• 53% of UK workers lost portable devices– >50% at a drinking venue

• Taxis and public transport

• 1 lost data record cost more than $187– 70% indirect cost

• Lost costumers

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Remember your password?

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How to choose a password

• Avoid using dictionary words• Use special characters and numbers• Change your password every month • Blah blah blah

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How to choose a password

• Avoid using dictionary words• Use special characters and numbers• Change your password every month • Blah blah blah

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Entropy

• H : Entropy• N : Possible symbols• Length of string

H=L∗log2 N

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Example time!

• This is.obviously a.bad passw0rd:-(– L : 35– W : 94 – H : ±230

• PrXyc.N(n4k77#L!eVdAfp9– L : 23– W : 94– H : ±151

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Time to crack a password

• [[Guesses before string is found = 2H]]• This is.obviously a.bad passw0rd:-(

– 2230 = 1.72543659 × 1069– 1000 guesses /s = 5.5 x 1058 years

• PrXyc.N(n4k77#L!eVdAfp9– 2151 = 2.85449539 × 1045– 1000 guesses /s = 9 × 1034 years

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Password Strenght

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Lastpass

• Fully encrypted • Generate extremely hard passwords • Choose a good master password!

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Some tips

• Never store passwords on pc • Never use autologin

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Shhhhhhhht!

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I want you to shut up!

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Security through obscurity

• Don't tell anyone • Security based on secrecy

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Kerckhoffs' doctrine

• Security can't depend on secrecy

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Reality

• There are always leaks – By accident – Deliberately

• Try to keep 'secrets'

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Wait! There is more!

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In a perfect world..

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There is always a hole.

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I like onions

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Multi Level Security

• Multiple systems • Building fort Knox • You are the first line of defense

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Extra! Extra!

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Something you have..

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Yubikey

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I preach.And I practice.

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Questions?

• Bert Desmet• Security, you are also part of the game

• Mail: Bert@devnox.eu• Twitter: @bdesmet_• Website: http://blog.bdesmet.be• Website: http://www.devnox.eu • This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.

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Sources• Chess game: http://www.flickr.com/photos/seeminglee/1479932683/

• Closed vault: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mstyne/3654056683/

• Open vault: http://www.flickr.com/photos/spotsgot/156025944/

• Onion: http://www.flickr.com/photos/inferis/107293622/

• Laptop + usb stick: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wstryder/2780310027/

• New York Public Library: http://www.flickr.com/photos/paul_lowry/2616820493/

• Statistics on loosing gear: http://www.securestix.com/bad_news.php

• Shoulder surfing: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonzoesc/209474964/

• Dumpster: http://www.flickr.com/photos/urbanjacksonville/1803065217/

• Telephone call: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lst1984/994531885/

• Taking pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/glenpooh/708845839/

• Xkcd joke: http://xkcd.com/936/

• Shut up: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lorenia/934705558/

• 3way handhake: http://media.photobucket.com/image/3%20way%20handshake/Haley_Bug/Mission%20Trip%20Choir%20Tour%202006/100_0087.jpg?o=1

• Yubikey: http://www.flickr.com/photos/thofle/3206443137/

• Special thanks to: Johnny Long

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