FloCon 2013

Jan. 7, 2013 - Jan. 11, 2013

Albuquerque, NM

United States

http://www.cert.org/flocon/

This open conference provides a forum for operational network analysts, tool developers, researchers, and other parties interested in the analysis of large volumes of traffic to showcase the next generation of flow-based analysis techniques. Flow is an abstraction of network traffic in which packets are aggregated by common attributes over time. This year's conference will focus on the challenges of "Analysis at Scale." In large network environments, flow data helps to provide a scalable way of seeing the big picture, as well as a streamlined platform for highlighting patterns of malicious behavior over time.

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Maliciously crafted inputs can exploit machine learning models at the algorithmic level, bypassing traditional cybersecurity defenses.
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Advocates highlight that with proper oversight and adherence to the Five Cs — Community Engagement, Civil Liberties Protection, Common Procedures, Clear Oversight, and Cybersecurity — drones can enhance public safety without compromising civil rights.