Human error has long been the preferred weak spot for cybercriminals to attack. As the threat landscape evolves, attacks increase in sophistication, and the attack surface expands, organizations should shift their focus to empowering and securing workforce identities. This will help in addressing immediate risks and foster a proactive culture of security awareness and resilience. These weak spots may come from an unaware employee falling victi...

Step into the forefront of manufacturing resilience as we navigate today’s cybersecurity challenges. This dialogue with Matt Cowell, VP of Business Development at Dragos, and Mark Cristiano, Global Commercial Director – Cyber Security Services at Rockwell Automation, is dedicated to the shifting tides in cyber threats that manufacturers face, strategizing against the escalation of digital risks, and charting a progressive course of...

Stop Waiting for the Adversary It’s 2024. Ransomware is no longer new, the threats and risks are well known, the cases and payouts are public. Even with this ominous threats, why are security teams still caught off guard when their environments fall victim? It’s 2024 - the year we stop waiting for the adversary. In this 2024 Ransomware Summit, let’s explore all the angles. How ransomware actors find success, where they get in...

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...

Cybercrime continues to evolve, and as forensic analysts and incident responders, we often are in a virtual arms race with the criminals. While the best tool in both art and science is the amazing capacity of the human brain, and this is especially apparent in the field of digital forensics and incident response, where we match ourselves against the creative ingenuity of committed and capable criminals; we do need other tools to make our work...

Cybercrime continues to evolve, and as forensic analysts and incident responders, we often are in a virtual arms race with the criminals. While the best tool in both art and science is the amazing capacity of the human brain, and this is especially apparent in the field of digital forensics and incident response, where we match ourselves against the creative ingenuity of committed and capable criminals; we do need other tools to make our work...

The cybersecurity workforce has exploded in recent years, with more than 1 million available jobs posted in 2023 alone. Daunting is the fact that the demand for skilled employees more than doubles the currently available workforce. Even for the most seasoned professionals, there is a desperate need to stay on top of the latest attack trends, vulnerabilities and exploits, and to constantly vet the myriad of available tools touted to do the job,...

The cybersecurity workforce has exploded in recent years, with more than 1 million available jobs posted in 2023 alone. Daunting is the fact that the demand for skilled employees more than doubles the currently available workforce. Even for the most seasoned professionals, there is a desperate need to stay on top of the latest attack trends, vulnerabilities and exploits, and to constantly vet the myriad of available tools touted to do the job,...

Since 2017, the SANS ICS/OT Cybersecurity Survey has been a foundational benchmark for critical infrastructure asset owners and operators. On this webcast, SANS Certified Instructor Jason Christopher explores the growing trends in cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and risks across industrial environments, including actionable recommendations for how organizations can improve their security posture. As global incidents—and regulations...

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...