Discover a modern alternative to traditional penetration testing in this 31-minute Black Hat conference talk. Learn about the Infection Monkey, an open-source cybersecurity testing tool designed to thoroughly assess network security from an attacker's perspective. Explore how this innovative approach, inspired by Netflix's Chaos Monkey, can uncover blind spots and vulnerabilities in today's dynamic and hybrid networks. Understand the limitations of conventional penetration testing and vulnerability scanners, and see how the Infection Monkey addresses these challenges by simulating advanced lateral movement attack methods. Gain insights into how this autonomous, scalable, and cost-effective tool can help security teams verify solution deployments and identify weak points in their security chain. Witness real-world examples of how the Infection Monkey detects surprising vulnerabilities and strengthens an organization's overall security posture.
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Unleash the Infection Monkey: A Modern Alternative to Pen-Tests
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