Of all of the topics to be covered at Black Hat Abu Dhabi the one that impacts on the most industries is probably RFID, affecting everything from hospitals and transport companies to hotels and airports.

Insecure RFID implementation on Passports and Government ID Documents for Automatic Immigration (E-Gates) is perhaps one of the most serious and can result in faked documents and stolen identities, however for any industry vulnerabilities in the RFID system can have serious consequences.

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority represented by the UAE Computer Emergency Response Team (aeCERT), in cooperation with Khalifa University of Science and Technology with UBM have brought to the Middle East, Black Hat which brings together experts and companies in the IT security field to discuss the latest in IT security issues, trends, and solutions including how to identify vulnerabilities within RFID systems. Black Hat will take place from 8th to 11th of November 2010 in Emirates Palace.

Lukas Grunwald, CTO of DN-Systems Enterprise Internet Solutions GmbH, will be speaking on ‘RFID Enabled Passports and Government ID Documents’ a presentation showcasing the risks of "Insecure" RFID implementation on Passports and Government ID Documents for Automatic Immigration (E-Gates), as well how easy a identity could be stolen. An overview of already existing electronic ID will be given, as well new work of the new German eID with Multi-Usage for Government, Legal as well private use for Parking-Meters, home Banking as well e-commerce.

Adam Laurie, a freelance security consultant working in the field of electronic communications, will be discussing ‘RFID Security’ in a presentation focusing on how RFID is being heralded as the answer to many security problems, such as access control, vending, and biometric identification and how effective it really is. This talk will specifically look at the details of the ICAO 9303 Machine Readable Travel Document standard, and discuss what safeguards and improvements it provides.

Black Hat Abu Dhabi, will take place from 8th to 11th November 2010 at the Emirates Palace, and will include a wide variety of intensive technical presentations delivered by the leading thinkers of the information security world. The event will also provide hands-on, multi-day training sessions on the latest in IT security trends and techniques, while the Black Hat Briefings will offer an opportunity for industry experts to share their experience and knowledge with other professionals.

For more information or to register your interest please visit: http://www.blackhat.com or contact becky.crayman@ubm.com.