SEC504: Hacker Tools, Techniques, and Incident Handling

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Contact UsA.J. Nash, VP & Distinguished Fellow of Intelligence at ZeroFox, is a cyber intelligence strategist and public speaker focused on building intelligence programs that capitalize on disparate data and information to create and deliver tactical, operational, and strategic intelligence vital to the protection of personnel, facilities, data, and information systems. He’s planned, designed, built, or consulted on the building and maturation of intelligence programs for dozens of companies and is currently focused on ZeroFox’s continuous growth as a world leader in external cybersecurity and intelligence.
A.J. honed his skills across 19 years of military service and defense contracting, serving in roles focused on intelligence collection, analysis, reporting, and briefing. His work has been delivered to military and government decision-makers, including intelligence agency Senior Executives and Directors, the U.S. Secretary of State, Congress, and the White House.
Since moving into the private sector in late 2015, A.J. has spoken at conferences and events around the world and regularly contributes to online and print publications dedicated to cybersecurity and Servant Leadership. He is also regularly invited to participate in podcasts, webinars, and traditional media on those topics, as well as consult on the changing cybersecurity and cyber intelligence business landscape.
A.J. holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Liberal Studies from Excelsior College and both a Graduate Certificate in Servant Leadership and Master of Arts (M.A.) in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University.
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Over the past year, cyber threats have continued to plague organizations of all types. From geopolitical conflicts such as the war in Ukraine to the increased use of social engineering techniques by adversaries, cyber threat intelligence (CTI) professionals have had a challenging time providing actionable intelligence to their consumers.
In its fifth year, SANS Cyber Solutions Fest aims to brings together an ensemble of security professionals, solution providers, gurus and experts ready to share knowledge about the latest developments and innovative technologies in the cybersecurity industry.Join the Attack Surface & Vulnerability Management Track to hear from chairperson Matt Bromiley and a host of leading cyber security experts as they walk through specific use cases and challenges with the goal of helping you understand why your attack surface is critical for identifying and mitigating potential vulnerabilities in your digital presence and protecting systems from adversaries.As part of this forum, we'll look at technologies and techniques to help you proactively fortify your defenses and profile your attack surface before the adversaries take advantage of it.Forum Highlights: Discover how industry leading technologies and techniques can assist you with fortifying your existing attack surface and vulnerability management policies in the workplace Learn from industry leaders as they dive into cutting-edge use case studies and specific examples, while highlighting how the integration of technologies can provide unprecedented insights and advantages Interact with SANS chair Matt Bromiley, speakers and peers in the interactive Slack workspace by posting questions and discussing the forum topic
In the past year, cyber threats are once again top of mind for organizations of all types. The global geopolitical situation continues to become more unstable, leading to increased conflicts and hybrid threats. As a result, cyber threat intelligence (CTI) professionals face significant challenges in managing the evolving threat landscape and providing actionable intelligence to their stakeholders. On this webcast, SANS Certified Instructor Rebekah Brown and Instructor Candidate Andreas Sfakianakis will explore 2024 CTI Survey results to learn:How the CTI discipline has evolved in the past yearHow CTI analysts kept up with the ever-changing threat landscapeHow CTI analysts view emerging threats, such as adversary use of AIHow technology enablement improves the efficiency of CTI teamsRegister for this webcast now, and you will automatically receive the companion white paper upon publication.