The Black Hat Europe NOC Report

Explore the behind-the-scenes operations of one of the world's most notorious networks in this 40-minute conference talk from Black Hat Europe. Delve into the challenges and adaptations made by the Network Operations Center (NOC) team as they navigated the shift to a hybrid in-person and virtual event format. Gain insights into the tools and strategies employed to stabilize and secure the network, learn from their successes and failures, and discover the unexpected incidents encountered along the way. Presented by Neil R. Wyler and Bart Stump, this talk covers topics such as NOC partnerships, architecture, equipment, dashboards, automation, and future plans. Understand the complexities of monitoring the dark side of the internet and the rigorous testing processes involved in maintaining a high-stakes network environment.