Browser Fingerprints for a More Secure Web - AppSecCali 2019

Explore how browser fingerprints can enhance web security in this 42-minute conference talk from AppSecCali 2019. Discover the dual nature of browser fingerprints: their potential for invading user privacy through cross-site tracking and their effectiveness in protecting against account takeovers. Learn about Salesforce's successful implementation of browser fingerprints to detect session roaming and their development of a machine learning model for identifying anomalies in browser and device configuration changes. Gain insights into the practical applications of browser fingerprints, techniques for background data collection, and methods for modeling unusual changes. Presented by Julien Sobrier, Lead Security Product Owner at Salesforce, and Ping Yan, Research Scientist at Salesforce, this talk offers valuable knowledge for professionals interested in leveraging browser fingerprints to improve web security.