It is not news that software can be insecure. Numerous security advisories posted each day illustrate this fact. But for security software this picture ought to be different. Its purpose is to offer secure access to our network, it protects us from malware threats, protects our emails and our crown jewels. Such systems are supposed to be designed and developed with security in mind and should not be filled with vulnerabilities. Let us take you on a journey into the mists of security products. Follow us while we unveil the mystery and demonstrate how security products suddenly can become the weakest link in your defense; how attackers can abuse security products in order to gain access to your network and your crown jewels. Whilst this journey, the speaker will disclose some impressive vulnerabilities in products by F5 Networks, Symantec, and others. Alexander Antukh is a graduate of the Bauman Moscow State Technical University, works as an information security expert at the company "Monitor Bezopasnosty". Previously worked as a Malware Analyst and Vulnerability Researcher at Kaspersky Lab. Organized Defcon Moscow (DCG #4919).Alexander Antukh Alexander Antukh