I Am Become Loadbalancer, Owner of Your Network

Explore the intricacies of load balancing architecture and operations in this 45-minute conference talk from Ekoparty 2022. Gain insights from a decade of experience working with a prominent load balancing vendor, learning about device deployment, management plane access, and post-breach implications. Discover techniques to avoid common mistakes that can disrupt traffic processing or trigger device failures, and uncover vendor-supported methods for implant persistence across reboots and upgrades. While primarily focused on offensive operations, leverage this information to enhance defensive strategies, harden environments, and improve post-breach digital forensics and incident response. Presented by Nate Warfield, an experienced network hacker and Director of Threat Research & Intelligence at Eclypsium, this talk offers valuable knowledge for both offensive and defensive cybersecurity professionals.