Betting Against the House - Security and Stability When the Odds are Against You

Explore the challenges and strategies of designing, deploying, and securing enterprise networks under resource constraints in this 30-minute Black Hat conference talk. Gain insights from over a decade of managing the Black Hat network, learning about its evolution, current operations, and future directions. Delve into the good, bad, and ugly aspects of network management, understanding how mistakes can become valuable learning experiences. Discover key topics including team dynamics, debriefing processes, network infrastructure, Network Operations Center (NOC) management, staffing considerations, planning strategies, maintenance protocols, and the importance of Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) in network security.