Dan Nutting

Dan Nutting, a manager in Cyber Defense at Google Cloud, shares his insights on the concept of the Defender's Advantage. He discusses why many defenders struggle to realize this advantage and emphasizes the importance of being intelligence-led in cyber defense. Nutting explains the continuous cycle of detection engineering and how organizations can maintain effective detection capabilities. He also introduces the intriguing idea of 'Mission Control' for proactive security management, enhancing collaboration among teams to tackle threats.

Shanmukhanand Naikwade, a cybersecurity consultant, and Dan Nutting, an expert in threat hunting, dive deep into the nuances of 'living off the land' (LotL) cyber attacks. They discuss how attackers exploit legitimate tools to blend in and evade detection, contrasting these tactics with traditional malware. The conversation highlights the significance of adapting detection methods and utilizing threat intelligence effectively. They also shed light on the Volt Typhoon group, exploring its sophisticated tactics and the critical role of logging in cybersecurity.