The Five Most Dangerous New Attack Techniques You Need to Know About | An RSA Conference 2024 Conversation With Ed Skoudis, Heather Mahalik Barnhart, and Johannes Ullrich | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli

Guests: 

Ed Skoudis, President at SANS Technology Institute [@SANS_EDU]

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/edskoudis/

At RSAC | https://www.rsaconference.com/experts/ed-skoudis

Heather Mahalik Barnhart, Faculty Fellow & DFIR Curriculum Lead at SANS, Sr Dir of Community Engagement at Cellebrite [@Cellebrite]

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-mahalik-cellebrite/

On Twitter | https://twitter.com/HeatherMahalik

At RSAC | https://www.rsaconference.com/experts/heather-mahalik

Johannes Ullrich, Dean of Research at SANS Technology Institute [@sansforensics]

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannesullrich/

On Twitter | https://twitter.com/sans_isc

On Mastodon | https://infosec.exchange/@jullrich

At RSAC | https://www.rsaconference.com/experts/johannes-ullrich

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Hosts: 

Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]

On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martin

Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast

On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli

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Episode Notes

In this new episode of the On Location Podcast with Sean and Marco, listeners were treated to an in-depth preview of the RSA Conference SANS Keynote, featuring engaging dialogues with industry luminaries Ed Skoudis, Heather Mahalik Barnhart, and Johannes Ullrich. Each brought to the fore their unique perspectives and expertise, providing a fascinating glimpse into the current state and future direction of cybersecurity.

Ed Skoudis, President of the SANS Technology Institute College, stands at the forefront of cybersecurity education, guiding the future of the field through his leadership and vision. As moderator of the RSA Conference keynote panel, Skoudis emphasized the panel's history and its focus on burgeoning cybersecurity threats and innovations. His dual role as a SANS fellow and the founder of CounterHack challenges underscores a commitment to practical, real-world applications of cybersecurity knowledge.

Heather Mahalik Barnhart brings a wealth of experience as the Curriculum Lead at SANS and a Senior Director of Community Engagement at Celebrite. Her expertise in mobile threats and digital intelligence is pivotal in an era where mobile devices are ubiquitous. Barnhart's focus on the escalation of mobile security threats underscores the critical need for continuous vigilance and advanced protective measures in cybersecurity practices.

Johannes Ullrich, Dean of Research for the SANS Technology Institute College, brings his profound insights into web application security to the discussion. His leadership at the Internet Storm Center provides him with a unique vantage point on the latest cyber threats and defensive strategies. Ullrich's work exemplifies the essential nature of forward-looking research in developing effective cybersecurity defenses.

The conversation highlights not just individual achievements but also the collective effort of the panel to address current cyber threats while preparing for future challenges. The keynote panelists discussed their approach to selecting topics that not only resonate with current issues but also anticipate future threats. This proactive approach is a testament to their deep understanding of the cybersecurity landscape and their commitment to equipping professionals with the knowledge to stay one step ahead.

Terrence Williams, a new addition to the panel and a notable figure in cloud security from Amazon, and Steve Sims, an authority on offensive security curriculum at SANS, were also mentioned as key contributors to the upcoming keynote session. Their inclusion promises to bring fresh insights and a broader perspective to the discussions, enriching the discourse on cybersecurity's most pressing and complex issues.

Key Questions Addressed

• How does SANS choose the five topics for the RSA Conference SANS Keynote?
• What are the key cybersecurity trends and threats for the future?
• How can individuals and organizations mitigate these identified threats?

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Resources

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