# Paul Hauner I Practical Security Measures for Web3 Founders I Sigma Prime I Pragma Sydney 2024

- Channel: [ETHGlobal](https://streameth.org/ethglobal)
- Date: 2024-10-09
- Duration: 21:08
- Topics: Web3 security, smart contract auditing, Sigma Prime, Paul Hauner, founder security, SIM swap protection, Twitter security, Telegram hardening, Discord protection, Google security, DDoS prevention, firewall configuration, GitHub security, code review, CI/CD security, security assessment, smart contract testing, formal verification, SEAL initiative, white hat hackers, security war games, threat intelligence, blockchain security, infrastructure hardening
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/yt-iPyVwZY2gcI
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPyVwZY2gcI

## Description

Paul Hauner from Sigma Prime delivers essential security guidance for Web3 founders at Pragma Sydney 2024. This practical talk covers personal security (SIM swaps, social media protection), infrastructure hardening (DDoS prevention, server security), and smart contract best practices.

Learn when to engage security auditors, how to prepare for assessments, and discover SEAL's emergency response services. Essential viewing for any Web3 builder wanting to protect their project from common vulnerabilities and sophisticated attacks in today's threat landscape.

00:00 - Introduction to Web3 Security Essentials
00:47 - Sigma Prime's Security Expertise Overview
02:20 - Founder Security: Why You're a Target
03:16 - Protecting Against SIM Swap Attacks
04:12 - Securing Your Twitter/X Account
05:10 - Telegram Security Best Practices
06:10 - Discord Server Protection Strategies
07:08 - Google Account Hardening Techniques
07:40 - Organizational Email Security Policies
08:08 - Infrastructure: Preventing DDoS Attacks
09:10 - Server Security & Firewall Configuration
10:12 - GitHub Security for Web3 Projects
11:17 - Code Review Pitfalls to Avoid
12:20 - Securing CI/CD Pipelines
13:21 - Preparing for Security Assessments
14:45 - Importance of Code Documentation
15:09 - Smart Contract Testing Strategies
16:29 - When to Engage Security Firms
17:57 - SEAL Initiative: Emergency Response
19:03 - White Hat Safe Harbor Agreements
20:34 - Security War Games Preparation
20:34 - SEAL ISAC Threat Intelligence

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🇦🇺 *Pragma Sydney*
The Sydney edition of Pragma took place at The View by Sydney in May 2024 with a curated series of high-quality talks that sparked thought and discussion. Ever since we first introduced our new event series, Pragma, in Tokyo in the spring of 2023, we have been fostering a curated, global community of individuals who deeply care about web3. Watch the full Pragma Sydney playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh7rvaHBM14peT1TwI3QX38p&si=MzGrEYwYjxSQFiFM

ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. 

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