Today, most security professionals are actively architecting and implementing cloud security controls across SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS environments. We’ve learned that what once worked on-premises may not work quite the same in the cloud, and a wide range of new and innovative security platforms and services have emerged and evolved in recent years to address critical cloud security use cases and categories, including: Cloud security monitori...

Is it really over when you are hacked? Or is it only over when our adversary has secured their impact and actions on objective? Perimeters are bound to be broken, but our game-over" scenarios should still be defended. We need to not only protect our inside, but carefully define what exactly are we defending? What has the highest impact on our organization, and from there on carefully architect our defenses to ensure we can always survive, even...

Join us for the inaugural year of SANS Emerging Technologies Track! Are you interested in learning more about new cutting-edge technology in the cybersecurity industry? This is the place for you! Learn from the best and brightest in the industry as selected organizations review their latest tools and solutions that will better equip you for your battle with the bad guys and assist you as your team works hard to keep networks safe from intrusio...

Achilles Systems, a fictitious IT service provider to human resources teams in medium and large businesses, has fallen victim to an attack in which sensitive customer data and, potentially, customer networks, have been compromised. Achilles has a small security team who has historically focused on basic controls and compliance. However, it seems clear this attack was the work of a sophisticated adversary capable of circumventing the controls i...

Join our expert Cyber Defense Authors/Instructors at SANS Secure Your Fortress! Step into a world where cutting-edge defense meets practicality in cybersecurity! "SANS Secure Your Fortress" will teach you how to master the latest and most effective defense techniques. Whether you're a seasoned expert or just beginning your cyber journey, this event is for you. Big Ideas: Dive into sessions led by industry trailblazers showcasing groundbreaking...

As the Internet celebrates 31 years, Identity, Zero Trust, Cloud, and AI currently have all the attention. Defenders face numerous challenges and headwinds in this complex, ever-expanding interconnected ecosystem of commerce, information exchange and cyber warfare. Endpoint, IDS and SIEM are so yesterday. Is network detection even worth mentioning? In this talk, Corelight will explain how elite cyber defenders are updating architecture and cap...

The cloud has changed infrastructure for all organizations and Federal agencies are no exception. However, it’s not as easy as simply “flipping the switch” because there are a myriad of regulatory requirements and considerations to navigate, and it requires careful planning and implementation. Join us on March 26, 2024, at 10:30 ET where SANS analyst Matt Bromiley and Cisco’s Technical Marketing Engineer, Christian Clau...

The modern threat landscape is a maze of complexity and adversaries that want to impact your organization. The time of “good enough” security is over. We’ve got to look elsewhere in our environments, integrating as many sources of telemetry as possible into your security program. We’re calling for a paradigm shift, combining observability and security data to gain and operate on a holistic view of your environment. Join...

In recent years, the cyber threat landscape has evolved significantly, blurring the lines between tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by cybercrime and nation-state-sponsored attacks. On this webcast, SANS certified instructors Mat Fuchs and Josh Lemon will explore results of our 2024 Threat Hunting Survey, and reveal how organizations are changing their proactive hunting activities and their use of hunting for unusual patterns, be...

We know that the threat landscape is ever-changing and that organizations are constantly looking for technologies and tools to help guide and augment their security efforts. In this survey, we look at spending habits, priorities, and decision-making processes when it comes to security technology. What drives organizations to spend the way they do? Is it risk factors, compliance needs, or looking to defend against the latest threats? Furthermor...