Fight Stealth with Stealth: Detecting Post-Breach Activity in the Cloud

Overview

Join us to explore innovative ways in which deception techniques can bolster your cloud security. In this session, we delve into implementing stealthy tripwires through the use of canaries and honey resources designed to unearth post-breach lateral movement and thwart privilege escalation.

Elevate your cloud defenses by understanding how to use these subtle yet effective strategies to stay ahead of malicious actors.

Whether you're venturing into the realm of Artificial Intelligence, programming, or cybersecurity, this course equips you with the knowledge to reinforce your cloud environments against sophisticated threats. Harness the power of stealth to defend against stealth.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Post-Breach Detection
Overview of Post-Breach Activity
Importance of Detection in Cloud Environments
• Introduction to Deception Techniques
Understanding Deception in Cybersecurity
Types of Deception Techniques: Canaries, Honeypots, Honey Tokens
• Implementing Canaries in Cloud Environments
Designing Effective Canaries
Deployment Strategies for Canaries
Monitoring and Alerting Systems
• Honey Resources: An Advanced Layer of Deception
Designing Honey Resources to Mimic Legitimate Data
Integration of Honey Resources in Cloud Architectures
Case Studies and Examples
• Detecting Lateral Movement Post-Breach
Common Patterns and Indicators of Lateral Movement
Leveraging Deception Techniques for Real-Time Detection
Best Practices in Alert Configuration
• Combating Privilege Escalation with Stealth
Identifying Escalation Techniques
Deploying Stealth Tripwires for Quick Detection
Response Strategies upon Detection
• Tools and Technologies
Overview of Modern Tools for Deception and Detection
Implementing Open Source and Proprietary Solutions
Evaluating Tools for Your Cloud Environment
• Real-world Applications and Case Studies
Analysis of Real-world Breaches and Deception Success
Industry Best Practices and Lessons Learned
• Building Your Detection Playbook
Creating a Detection Strategy
Customizing Playbooks for Different Cloud Environments
Regular Testing and Updates
• Course Review and Final Assessment
Reviewing Key Concepts
Practical Assessment Projects
Future Trends in Cloud Detection and Deception

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Subjects

Programming