Video Game Security - Hacking Techniques and Protection Mechanisms

Explore the world of video game security in this 44-minute presentation from AppSec California 2016. Discover how hacking video games can lead to a career in cybersecurity, and delve into various aspects of game hacking, from business risk analysis and threat modeling to practical techniques like memory manipulation for unlimited ammo in first-person shooters. Learn about client-side and network-based attacks, common vulnerabilities, and protection mechanisms in the gaming industry. Gain insights applicable to assessing software security across various industries, with content suitable for both business-level audiences and technical professionals. Join Carter Jones, a senior security consultant at Cigital, as he shares his expertise in video game security assessment and its broader implications for the cybersecurity field.

Intro
Agenda
Who am I
I love playing video games
Hacking sidescrollers
Reverse engineering
Crossover
Business Risks
Technical Risks
Business Risk
Platform
Assets
Protection
Attack Defense
Unlimited Ammo
Unlimited Health Example
Network Based Attacks
Serverside protections
Other industries
Summary
Questions