SEC504: Hacker Tools, Techniques, and Incident Handling

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Contact UsBob Hansmann has spent over three decades helping global enterprises and government agencies to uplift their threat prevention, detection, investigation, and response capabilities. Working in areas ranging from threat research and engineering to product management and marketing across his career, Mr. Hansmann has helped pioneer many of today’s security industry standards. This breadth of experience has given him a unique perspective on finding the optimal balance between security needs with an organization’s success criteria.
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In its sixth year, the SANS 2023 SOC Survey explored SOC capabilities, deployment architecture, technology use and satisfaction, capabilities outsourced and satisfaction with outsourced providers. With survey data from active SOC managers and analysts, this webcast will cover the escalating movement to the cloud, orchestration, and tool changes. It explores the developing promise of deception, AI and machine learning. Key topics will include capabilities that compromise a SOC such as; technology deployed and satisfaction; staff composition, hiring, and retention; and SOC budgets.Register for this webcast now and be among the first to receive this whitepaper from SANS author and Senior Instructor Christopher Crowley.
According to market data, more businesses than ever before are utilizing several cloud service providers. The first SANS Multicloud Survey, performed in 2022, indicated that the forces behind the tendency to adopt multiple cloud solutions was driven by a variety of factors, including mergers and acquisitions and concerns around ensuring business continuity. It is also clear that the major cloud service providers continue to innovate and differentiate their services in the face of intense competition.
In 2024, the SOC Survey continued to explore the detailed aspects of cybersecurity operations centers. The survey collected information on organizations’ capabilities, and what is outsourced. On this webcast, SANS Senior Instructor Chris Crowley examines survey results to understand how SOCs are architectured, favorite and frustrating technologies, staffing, funding, threat intel, and automation. Register for this webcast now, and you will automatically receive the companion white paper upon publication.
Cloud services rapidly evolve as the result of incessant agile software delivery, but so do cloud customers. Previous SANS surveys have identified mergers and acquisitions as a major reason that cloud customers have started using a new cloud service provider and use multiple single sign-on solutions. Leadership changes can create a lack of consistency. Lack of architectural guidance may also leave different teams within a company going off in different directions. On this webcast, SANS Certified Instructor Ken Hartman examines 2024 survey results to provide insight into:Reasons that certain cloud technologies or best practices are only partially adoptedThe influence of a cloud architecture strategy on choices made during implementationHow widely used and effective various third-party and cloud-native security tools, technologies, and services areRegister for this webcast now, and you will automatically receive the companion white paper upon publication.
Two years ago, artificial intelligence (AI) was primarily a buzzword, but the times have changed quickly! The rapid integration of artificial intelligence in multiple sectors has revolutionized operational efficiency, data analytics, and automation. This survey will enable a comprehensive look into how AI is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape. Delving deep into real-world applications, challenges, and the evolution of AI-based threat actors, the survey aims to provide an understanding of where we stand and where we are headed.
In the age of artificial intelligence (AI) and ever-evolving cyber threats, the landscape of security operations has witnessed a transformative shift. Our 2024 Detection & Response Survey delves into how organizations address critical aspects of detection, response, and the integration of these vital functions within organizations. On this webcast, SANS Certified Instructor Josh Lemon will provide insights into the prevalence of organizations maintaining separate detection and response teams, shedding light on the reasons behind such decisions and their implications for overall security posture. Register for this webcast now, and you will automatically receive the companion white paper upon publication.