Losing Battles Winning Wars - Active Defense Rebooted

Overview

Explore active defense strategies, focusing on asset management, threat intelligence, and intelligent prioritization to effectively combat persistent threats and achieve real security.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Active Defense
Definition and Evolution of Active Defense
Historical Context and Relevance Today
• Asset Management in Cybersecurity
Identification of Critical Assets
Asset Inventory and Classification
Vulnerability Assessment and Management
• Threat Intelligence
Gathering and Analyzing Threat Intelligence
Threat Intelligence Platforms and Tools
Sharing and Collaborating on Threat Intelligence
• Intelligent Prioritization of Threats
Risk Assessment Frameworks
Prioritizing Based on Impact and Likelihood
Decision-Making in Threat Response
• Combatting Persistent Threats
Understanding Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
Strategies for Detecting and Mitigating APTs
Case Studies of Successful Counter-Strategies
• Implementing Active Defense Strategies
Designing an Active Defense Plan
Automation and AI in Active Defense
Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
• Real Security Achievements
Metrics for Measuring Success in Active Defense
Aligning Security Goals with Business Objectives
Developing a Culture of Proactive Defense
• Future Directions in Active Defense
Emerging Technologies in Cyber Defense
Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Security Postures
The Future of Warfare in Cyberspace
• Conclusion and Review
Key Takeaways
Q&A and Course Feedback
• Additional Resources and Readings

Subjects

Conference Talks