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Birthday Hunting

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Explore the concept of "Birthday Hunting" in this 22-minute conference talk by Jack Burgess at BSidesLV 2019. Delve into topics such as tunnel vision, the Birthday Paradox, incident response, and investigations. Learn about the mathematical principles behind this technique, its value in cybersecurity, and how it can be applied as a two-player game. Gain insights into validation, precision, detection, and PRCs, while discovering how to leverage this knowledge in your security practices. The presentation includes a comprehensive overview of the subject, making it valuable for both beginners and experienced professionals in the field of information security.

Syllabus

Introduction
Who am I
Tunnel vision
Evaluation
Birthday Paradox
How it works
Containment
Incident Response
Math
Numbers
How valuable is it
Two player game
Investigations
Validation
Precision
Detection
PRCs
Notebook

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