Automation in cybersecurity holds the promise of making the world a safer place. However, this promise can be broken if we place blind trust in automation without proper checks and balances. In this presentation, industry thought leader Alex Holden will share his knowledge and experience to guide you through the crucial decisions of where to trust AI, where to automate, and where human judgment and decision-making are still indispensable for achieving the most secure outcomes.
The future is uncertain, but many cyber threats are largely predictable. In the cybersecurity arena, our victories make a difference and cause some threats to fade into history. However, our ability to stay ahead of cyber threats has its ups and downs, influenced by numerous factors. Meanwhile, threat actors continually evolve their techniques and approaches.
Drawing on more than a quarter-century of experience in cybersecurity, I invite you to join me on a journey through the evolving threat landscape. We'll examine the latest trends in threat intelligence and advancements in AI, and we'll focus on building the most effective cyber defense strategies as we approach 2025.
The cybersecurity industry is in a constant state of flux, presenting both challenges and opportunities for professionals at all levels. Staying ahead requires more than technical skills; it demands strategic thinking and proficiency to remain relevant. With over two decades in cybersecurity leadership, I am often asked for career advice. In this talk, I will share my insights about the future of the industry and how you can find a place to start or continue your career and reach the top.
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing cybersecurity, but are we creating Terminator-like threats or powerful teammates? This talk explores both the potential benefits and pitfalls of AI in security. We'll delve into the ways AI can be misused for malicious purposes, but also highlight its potential to detect and prevent cyberattacks. Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of the battle of good and evil of AI security.
As we improve our defenses, the threat actors step up their game to cause more harm. We will take a practical approach and examine emerging threats from the Dark Web that aim to breach our defenses.
Using practical examples, we will study these threats and discuss steps that you should be taking to prevent these cyber-attacks.
We watched for years as hackers used millions of registered domain records as a starting point for their attacks against the Internet. They mined DNS and SSL certificate data to identify their targets for abuse, phishing, impersonations and other misuse. To counter, we began gathering domain-related and SSL certificate information using similar techniques that hackers use to stay ahead and prevent domain-based abuse. Hold Security's Domain Integrity Service gives you powerful collection and correlation tools which allow you to identify multiple vectors of threats and abuse.
Rather than relying on crystal ball predictions, we will examine patterns of evolution of cyber threats and cyber defenses over the recent past. We’ll explore significant shifts in the threat landscape, spanning from hacktivism and ransomware to the advancement of AI and increase of insider threats. Join us as we look forward to the foreseeable future of cybersecurity.
Is it enough to be preoccupied with monitoring our perimeter and fending off attacks against our systems? No! This focus overlooks the root cause of these attacks originating from the Dark Web, where malicious actors congregate. By intelligently monitoring the Dark Web, we can strengthen our defenses and better address the evolving threats. It’s crucial to extend our vigilance beyond our own organization and encompass our supply chain and cloud by gaining visibility into the Dark Web.
One may argue that the difference between a cyber security professional and a cyber criminal is a set of ethical beliefs. Over time our ethics change for the best, but we also get tested by circumstances. Is it ethical to pay ransom? Is it ethical to disclose a vulnerability? Are all pen tests ethics correct? In this presentation we will dive into modern challenges with ethics in cyber security.
