Exploiting the Zeroth Hour - Developing Your Advanced Persistent Threat to Pwn the N

Overview

Join us for 'Exploiting the Zeroth Hour - Developing Your Advanced Persistent Threat to Pwn the N' and elevate your cybersecurity expertise. This event decodes the intricacies of advanced persistent threats, offering you insights into sophisticated attack methodologies and defense strategies.

Perfect for professionals seeking to fortify their network security and stay ahead of potential cyber threats.

Hosted by YouTube, this event falls under the categories of Artificial Intelligence Courses and Conference Talks, catering to individuals eager to expand their knowledge on cutting-edge cybersecurity techniques.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
Definition and key characteristics of APTs
Historical examples of APTs and their impact
• The Cyber Kill Chain in APTs
Phases of the cyber kill chain
Analysis and manipulation of each phase
• Reconnaissance Techniques
Open-source intelligence (OSINT) gathering
Network scanning and vulnerability identification
• Initial Access and Exploitation
Exploit development and zero-day vulnerabilities
Social engineering and spear phishing
• Persistence Mechanisms
Maintaining long-term access
Using legitimate tools and custom backdoors
• Privilege Escalation Tactics
Identifying misconfigurations and vulnerabilities
Bypassing security controls
• Command and Control (C2) Strategies
Designing resilient and covert C2 channels
Communication protocols and data exfiltration techniques
• Lateral Movement within Networks
Techniques for lateral movement
Credential harvesting and reuse
• Evasion and Anti-Forensics
Hiding activities and traces
Bypassing endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems
• Data Exfiltration Techniques
Identifying and exfiltrating sensitive information
Using encryption and obfuscation for secure exfiltration
• Post-exploitation Analysis
Assessing the impact and success of an attack
Techniques for covering tracks
• Defensive Measures and Mitigation Strategies
Tools and tactics for detecting APTs
Building resilient network defenses
• Case Studies and Real-world Scenarios
Detailed analysis of past APT incidents
Lessons learned and defensive responses
• Ethical Considerations and Responsible Disclosure
Legal and ethical implications of APT development
Responsible disclosure practices and collaboration with security communities

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Subjects

Conference Talks