QSP Labs


The Quality and Security Program Tirol invites to the upcoming Lab:

Transport Layer (In?)Security

David Gstir
Senior Software Engineer, sigma star GmbH
27.01.2017, 14:00–18:00
3W03 Seminar Room, ICT Building (2nd floor), Technikerstraße 21a, Innsbruck

Lab Description

In recent years researchers discovered multiple flaws in the Transport Layer Security (TLS) and its predecessor Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) when it is used in practice. This talk will introduce the concepts of TLS/SSL and explain recent attacks like CRIME or POODLE. It will also include a look at commonly used implementations of the protocols.

Language: English/German
Structure: Presentation
Required Skills: Basic knowledge in cryptography
Required Equipment: -
Maximal number of participants: 20

About the Expert

David Gstir studied Computer Science at TU Graz with a focus on IT-Security. He analyzed attacks on the AES encryption algorithm, security and privacy aspects, smart meters and software developed for the LHC Computing Grid.
Since 2013 he is a member of the Linux and Security Team at sigma star GmbH.