Udhay
http://packetstorm.securify.com/contest.html
The talk of distributed attack tools is causing quite a stir. Obviously we
are seeing just the tip of the iceberg with what is to come; attacks which
involve factors such as encryption, mobility, stealth, that are under
anonymous control, that update themselves, that use communication to
co-ordinate, that are controlled by hacktivists, cyberterrorists,
cybermilitia and, of course, governments. The Internet is truly becoming
the fourth battlefield, built on top of not just a civilian, but an
academic infrastructure. How do we defend our part of the Internet against
information warfare? Obviously there are more factors involved than just a
technical solution; we need to consider issues of policy, international
co-operation and co-ordination, and administration. But can we really wait
for governments and politicians to solve this problem when technology
increasingly outstrips policy? With this in mind, Packet Storm poses this
question:
What pure or applied technical measures can be taken to protect the
Internet against future forms of attack?
The Kroll-O'Gara Information Security Group and Packet Storm will offer USD
$10,000 for the best technical white paper which defines the problem and
answers the above question. Competition Rules are outlined below. Winners
will be announced at RSA 2000 in January.
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