Getting In - Initial Access - 2023 and Beyond

Explore cutting-edge techniques for gaining initial access in cybersecurity with this 52-minute conference talk from 44CON 2023. Delve into the evolving landscape of initial access strategies, moving beyond traditional phishing methods. Discover creative approaches to overcome enhanced email filters, improved end-user training, and strengthened corporate procedures. Learn about the latest Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures (TTPs) used by both attackers and penetration testers to evade or bypass corporate controls. Gain insights into full-scope social engineering tactics for initial access, including methods beyond phishing. Understand the current challenges in gaining initial access and how to adapt to the changing security environment. Benefit from the speaker's 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, specializing in open-source intelligence and social engineering. Apply these advanced strategies to improve your organization's defense against modern initial access attempts or enhance your ethical hacking skills for more effective penetration testing.