Ottawa Parliament buildings

Event details

Schedule:

6:00 p.m. EST - Arrival, setup, mingle, PIZZA!

6:30 p.m. EST - Technical Talks  

  1. Introduction to OWASP Ottawa, Public Announcements.
  2. TunnelVision (CVE-2024-3661): A VPN bypass or a feature?

Abstract: 

CVE-2024-3661 introduces a novel attack vector capable of bypassing VPN protections and redirecting traffic outside the secure tunnel. This presentation will explore the technical details of "Tunnel Vision," an attack that exploits vulnerabilities in network routing protocols to compromise the integrity of VPN connections.

About the OWASP® Foundation  

The Open Worldwide Application Security Project® (OWASP) is a nonprofit foundation that works to improve the security of software. Through community-led open-source software projects, hundreds of local chapters worldwide, tens of thousands of members, and leading educational and training conferences, the OWASP Foundation is the source for developers and technologists to secure the web. 

Harsh Makwana

Harsh Makwana

Speaker

Harsh Makwana, M.Eng, is an Application Security Consultant at Software Secured with over 3 years of experience in penetration testing. An alumnus of the University of Ottawa, Harsh is a general technologist with a strong interest in the advancements of both cybersecurity and industrial robotics. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring photography and illustration as creative pursuits. 

COVID-19 safety measures

Event will be indoors. Based on the Ottawa Public Health Guidelines we strongly recommend that attendees wear a mask while not presenting. This will reduce the risk of transmission and protect members who may have compromised immune systems. 

Accessibility
If you require accommodation, please contact the event host as soon as possible.
Date and time
Oct 16, 2024
6 p.m.
Format and location
In person
STEM Complex (STM)
Room 117
Language
English
Audience
Faculty and staff, General public, Graduate students, Undergraduate students
Organized by
OWASP® Foundation