#FOSSASIA Summit #Security Track. Join a journey through digital security evolution #Tor #Privacy
Channel: FOSSASIA
Date: 08/04/2024

Join us live at the FOSSASIA Summit for a deep dive into the forefront of digital security in our transformative era. Our lineup of speakers brings cutting-edge insights and demonstrations on moving beyond traditional password-based security to a future of seamless, passwordless authentication and privacy for everyone.

0:00 The Passwordless Revolution: A Paradigm Shift in Digital Security - Pradheepa Pullanieswaran
19:50 "Who are you? " - Identity & Authorization on the Web - Augustine Correa
39:29 Tor: privacy for everyone - Roger Dingledine
1:23:17 Threat modeling introduction for free software projects - Simon Hornbachner

Pradheepa Pullanieswaran kicks off with a revolutionary approach to authentication, envisioning a future where access is seamless, secure, and free from cumbersome passwords, including a live demo of passwordless user journeys.

Augustine Correa reinforces identity fundamentals and navigates the evolution of web access management, critiquing early methods and exploring standards like SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect for robust identity and authorization mechanisms.

Aditya Mitra and Anisha Ghosh introduce FIDO2 passwordless authentication, discussing its role in mitigating modern cyber threats, technical workings, and overcoming implementation challenges on Linux platforms.
Roger Dingledine presents Tor, emphasizing privacy for every internet user, and the importance of maintaining anonymity in our digitally surveilled world.

Following a short break, Simon Hornbachner introduces threat modeling as a crucial practice for free software projects to identify and mitigate potential security issues efficiently.

Binh Nguyen shares lessons from US & EU policies on OSS security, offering insights into how governmental frameworks can bolster the security of the open-source ecosystem.
Lastly, Shivani Bhardwaj dives into network security with Suricata, showcasing how to safeguard against the growing scale and sophistication of cyber-attacks using this powerful open-source tool.

This livestream offers an unparalleled overview of the current landscape and future trends in digital security, demonstrating how open-source solutions are shaping a more secure digital future. Tune in to explore the latest in digital security innovations, best practices, and the collaborative effort towards a secure, open-source digital world. #FOSSASIA #DigitalSecurity #OpenSourceSecurity