CALL FOR PAPERS - Hackers 2 Hackers Conference 6th edition The call for papers for H2HC 6th edition is now open. H2HC is a hacker conference \ taking place in Sao Paulo, Brazil, from 28 to 29 November 2009. [ - Introduction - ] For the sixth consecutive year and past success we have been having, the annual \ Hackers 2 Hackers Conference will be held again in Sao Paulo, from 28 to 29 \ November 2009, and aims to get together industry, government, academia and \ underground hackers to share knowledge and leading-edge ideas about information \ security and everything related to it. H2HC will feature national and international speakers and attendees with a wide range \ of skills. The atmosphere is favorable to present all facets of computer security \ subject and will be a great opportunity to network with like-minded people and \ enthusiasts. The conference language is either Portuguese or English. [ - The venue - ] H2HC 6th edition will take place at Novotel Morumbi \ (http://www.accorhotels.com.br/guiahoteis/novotel/hotel_convencao.asp?cd_hotel=20) in \ an auditorium with capacity for up to 400 people. [*] About Sao Paulo (taken from fiquemaisumdia.com.br) The city is the largest in Brazil and first in South America by population. Quite \ often Sao Paulo intimidates people because of its size, its constant pedestrian and \ vehicle traffic, ethnic and cultural multiplicity. Sao Paulo will surprise you wheter \ you come here on business or for an expo, a congress or a convenion, stay for at \ least one more day. Let yourself be seduced by the cultural diversity of this \ many-faceted city which vibrates, dictates fashion, is always anticipating trends, \ and welcomes Brazilians and foreigners from all over. And oh, do not forget to have \ fun in South America's wildest night life. [ - Topics - ] H2HC committee gives preference to lectures with practical demonstration. The \ conference staff will try to provide every equipment needed for the presentation in \ the case the author cannot provide them. The following topics include, but are not limited to: * Penetration testing * Web application security * Exploit development techniques * Telecom security and phone phreaking * Fuzzing and application security test * Techniques for development of secure software and systems * Hardware hacking, embedded systems and other electronic devices * Mobile devices exploitation, Symbian, P2K and bluetooth technologies * Analysis of virus, worms and all sorts of malwares * Reverse engineering * Rootkits * Security in Wi-Fi and VoIP environments * Information about smartcard and RFID security and similars * Technical approach to alternative operating systems * Denial of service attacks and/or countermeasures * Security aspects in SCADA and industrial environments and "obscure" networks * Cryptography * Lockpicking, trashing, physical security and urban exploration * Internet, privacy and Big Brother * Information warfare and industrial espionage [ - Important dates - ] Conference and trainings November 26th and 27th: H2HC trainings 1 November 28th and 29th: H2HC 6th edition November 30th and December 1st: H2HC trainings 2 Deadline and submissions Deadline for proposal submissions: October 22 2009 Deadline for slides submissions: \ October 25 2009 Notification of acceptance or rejection: no later than October 30 2009 * E-mail for proposal submissions: rodrigo *noSPAM* risesecurity *dot* org * Make sure to provide along with your submission the following details: * Speaker name or handle, address, e-mail, phone number and general contact \ information * A brief but informative description about your talk * Short biography of the presenter, including organization, company and \ affiliations * Estimated time-length of presentation * General topic of the speech (eg.: network security, secure programming, \ computer forensics, etc.) * Any other technical requirements for your lecture * Whether you need visa to enter Brazil or not Speakers will be allocated 50 minutes of presentation time, although, if needed, we \ can extend the presentation length if requested in advance. Preferrable file format for papers and slides are both PDF and also PPT for slides. Speakers are asked to hand in slides used in their lectures. PLEASE NOTE: Bear in mind no sales pitches will be allowed. If your presentation \ involves advertisement of products or services please do not submit. [ - Information for speakers - ] Speakers' privileges are: * H2HC staff can guarantee and we will provide accommodation for 3 nights * For each non-resident speaker we might be able to cover travel expenses up to USD \ 1.000 * For each resident speaker we might be able to cover travel expenses * Free pass to the conference * Parties! Plenty of parties... Hope you enjoy it, otherwise you can stay in the hotel and sleep... [ - Other information - ] For further information please check out our web site http://www.h2hc.com.br it \ will be updated with everything regarding the conference. _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. 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