Proactive Network Security Through Vulnerability Management - Gary Miliefsky - Hack in Paris

Gain insider knowledge on the root causes of network exploitation in this comprehensive conference talk from Hack in Paris. Explore Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) and understand how various cyber threats utilize them to compromise networks. Examine real networking equipment, including VoIP phones, web servers, laptops, and mobile devices, to witness their vulnerability to exploitation. Discover new techniques for preempting attacks by identifying and addressing CVEs before they can be exploited. Learn about free tools for CVE analysis and advanced heuristic systems to proactively protect vulnerable network assets during remediation. Delve into topics such as cyberwar, cybercriminals, VoIP security, CIA triad, antivirus limitations, cloud security, virtual machines, rootkits, malware, and risk assessment. Explore practical tools like OpenVAS, OVAL interpreter, and Aquabat for vulnerability management. Gain insights into social engineering, Microsoft IIS vulnerabilities, and the National Vulnerability Database. Conclude with strategies for documenting vulnerabilities and strengthening your network's first line of defense.