Explore the intricacies of cybersecurity in this 56-minute keynote address from Louisville InfoSec 2016. Delve into topics such as true zero-day exploits, old school compromise techniques, and the monetization of exploits. Examine the impacts of monetization on the cybersecurity landscape and analyze common defense mechanisms including firewalls, anti-virus software, IDS/IPS, and anomalous behavior detection. Investigate the potential of AI and machine learning in cybersecurity, while considering the importance of simple solutions. Gain valuable insights on gotchas to avoid and receive general advice for navigating the complex world of offense and defense in information security.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
True Oday
Old School Compromise
The Monetization of Exploits
Monetization Impacts
Firewalls
Anti-Virus
IDS/IPS
Anomalous Behavior Detection
What Do These Have In Common?
Using What We Have
Can Al/ML Save Us?
Solutions Must Be Simple
Gotchas
General Advice
Questions