SEC504: Hacker Tools, Techniques, and Incident Handling

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Contact UsAndy is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Silobreaker and has over 12 years of information security experience. A dedicated digital transformation strategist and security consultant, Andy specialises in developing and implementing effective information security programmes with a focus on aligning them to business objectives. Prior to Silobreaker, Andy was CISO at the Scottish Local Government’s Digital Office. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of St. Andrews, and a PGC in Cyber Defence and Information Assurance from Cranfield 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 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.
As the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, the past year has presented unique challenges and opportunities for cyber threat intelligence professionals. For 2025, availability has become a critical focus within the CIA triad, with ransomware and service outages high on the agenda, and network defenders and CTI analysts acutely aware of the impact of large-scale network disruptions. Additionally, AI remains a double-edged sword, with both adversarial and beneficial applications advancing rapidly.