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

Overview

Discover how to implement stealthy tripwires using deception techniques like canaries and honey resources to detect post-breach lateral movement and privilege escalation in cloud environments.

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

Subjects

Programming