As the popularity of the Python programming language increases and consolidates its position as one of the most popular languages of its genre, only a few attempts have been made to assess how resistant it may be to attacks. We will review and test with practical examples some of the most common attack and defense mechanisms, by diving into many of Python’s core libraries and explaining how they work and where issues might be found.
Enrico Branca is an experienced researcher with specialist knowledge in Cyber Security. He has been working in Information Security for over a decade with experience in Software Security, Information Security Management, and Cyber Security R&D. He has been trained and worked in various roles during his career, including Senior Security Engineer, Security Architect, Disaster Recovery Specialist, and Microsoft Security Specialist. He is always looking for new and exciting opportunities.