Toronto has a vibrant and active security community. Join the founders and leaders of 6 of Toronto’s most active security communities for a “fireside chat”. Why do these communities exist? What are they up to these days? What are they working on next? How can you get involved? Join what will be a fun and […]
Read moreOrganizations adopting cloud-based delivery are often at a loss as to how to navigate the technological and organizational changes introduced by this movement. Are we ahead? Are we behind? Do we really need to deploy to production hourly? What about security? This presentation provides insights from 451 Research’s view of technology and security trends as […]
Read moreMost organizations conduct a vulnerability assessment or penetration test of their network as part of their security program. Testing may be conducted by employees, or by external specialists, and the results may be used to comply with regulations such as PCI DSS, or they may just satisfy your sense of “security’s being done right”. However, […]
Read morePenetration Tests and/or Red Team Engagements are usually aimed at getting the highest level of privileges in an organization’s Active Directory domain aka Domain Admin. However, what most teams miss or simply ignore is the fact that there are things that can be done even when you have obtained Domain Admin privilege. This talk’s primary […]
Read moreAttackers keep getting cleverer with their phishing attacks and if you’re a high value target or a large enterprise you’re probably also getting many targeted attempts every day. This session will cover the best practices for O365 for detecting, removing and investigating phishing attempts against an O365 tenant.
Read moreThe IoT industry is often lambasted for lax security, however it does face unique challenges. This talk brings expertise from a veteran security engineer who has spent the last few months embedded (hah!) in an IoT manufacturer, working on security from the inside. We will explore some of the unique challenges in this space, and […]
Read moreAnonymity tools such as the tor network and cryptocurrencies are increasingly adopted by fraudsters to hide their tracks. They have enabled a darknet underground economy that centers around online illicit markets which has generated over USD$500 million in sales in the past year. Within online illicit markets, fraudsters create profiles and post ads for their […]
Read moreAll smart devices, from cars to IoT, are based around processors. Often these processors are not considered as part of the threat model when designing a product. Instead, there is an implicit trust that they just work and that the security features in the datasheet do what they say. This is especially problematic when the […]
Read moreThe intersections between IT, OT, and (I)IOT has continued to fuse multiple domains within the organization. And in a world where we need to fully understand our security posture and react to the world around us, visualization is key. During this presentation we will dive deep on the toolsets, tradecraft and methodologies to render (visualize) […]
Read moreIt’s safe to assume that many people reading this text have heard of using the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) to connect to other machines. But has anyone ever considered that merely using RDP can compromise their own computer? In this talk, we will not be covering a typical RDP vulnerability where a server is attacked […]
Read moreThe PowerShell bubble has burst. With offensive use going down and detections and defences rising, the need for an alternative means to operate offensively against Windows environments is well underway and a big part of that is due to C# and .NET. In this presentation, Lee will take the audience through the rise of weaponized […]
Read moreOur future is inseparable from technology and the choices we make will determine if we trust or fear the infrastructure our societies are built on. We as the people that dream, design, implement and talk about technology are seminal to determining which direction the world around us takes. What we do and say today really […]
Read moreFrom startups to large enterprise to academia, Canada has more influence on the global security market and innovation than one might expect. This panel will discuss Canadian businesses’ stance in IT security and take a forward look at what it will take to become a stronger competitor in world markets. Expect conversation from funding innovative startups to […]
Read moreThe Zero Trust security model assumes a hostile network with relentless external and internal threats. Authenticating and authorizing every device, user and network flow requires real-time algorithmic processing of telemetry from as many sources of data as possible. Applying mature machine learning data science to the Zero Trust problem provides a wholistic solution to multiple […]
Read moreCIPPIC is the Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic, Canada’s only public interest technology law clinic. CIPPIC is based at the University of Ottawa’s Centre for Law Technology and Society. In this session, CIPPIC staff will review the year’s legal developments in cybersecurity and provide a look ahead at what we might expect […]
Read moreCryptographers focus on provably secure cryptographic primitives. Standards bodies focus on syntax of messages. But there are many system issues that get ignored, leading to interesting security problems. Examples include trust models for PKI, misuse of web cookies, naming issues, and placing unreasonable demands on users. This session provides lessons on and mechanisms for avoiding […]
Read moreThere’s a torrent of unmanaged, un-agentable devices sweeping across businesses in every industry. From devices like smart TVs, MRI machines, patient infusion pumps, industrial device controllers, and manufacturing robotic arms, to printers, smartwatches, smart HVACs, and badge readers. These devices form an attack surface which is neither protected by nor monitored by traditional security products. […]
Read moreDuring a web application penetration test, a tester often encounters different technology stacks and security controls implementations that requires the use of different tools and testing approaches. While commercial tools are often available for these specific scenarios – these can be hard to get in a short time frame (and can be very costly if […]
Read moreThe purpose of this session is to explain the less well-known aspects of the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL or the Act) and illustrate those in action through a series of case studies based on the actual enforcement activities of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). In so doing, we aim to position CASL as […]
Read moreLife is rough for a security leader! The security product landscape is increasingly complicated but seems to always lag behind malicious actor capabilities. Organizations need proven security programs that demonstrate visible ROI, but once-vaunted security concepts have been sacrificed upon the altars of speed and mobility. Organizational leadership-level involvement has never been greater, offering access […]
Read moreIn order to save the security industry, someone had to quit or be fired. Is this the ultimate fail or the only way to beat Thanos? This year’s panel includes all the best viewpoints: a vendor, an academic, a startup, and a quitter. Half the panel does more operations work than security work and has […]
Read moreThis talk focuses on real-life exploitation techniques in AWS cloud and the tools used to perform them. We will focus on these steps: Identify a server-side request forgery Gain access to instance meta-data credentials Enumerate IAM permissions Privilege escalation Connecting to internal VPC services via VPN Multiple tools, such as nimbostratus, enumerate-iam, Pacu and vpc-vpn-pivot […]
Read moreThreat hunting in the cloud is something that is not often talked about from a security strategy perspective. This talk will specifically cover techniques that can be used to support hunting within cloud environments. Recently, we have seen both Amazon and Microsoft release traffic mirroring capabilities within cloud environments which has allowed traditional network security solutions […]
Read moreBehavioral analytics helps IT professionals predict and understand consumer trends, but it can also assist CISOs in understanding potential threats—and unearthing them before they wreak major havoc. Additionally, automation helps to respond rapidly, thus reducing your mean time to resolve (MTTR) and improve SOC efficiency. Join this session to discuss: Using behavior analytics as a […]
Read moreThe evolution to a mobile and cloud-first approach to IT has made the old perimeter-centric view of security obsolete. We are opening our systems, information, and businesses to access from anywhere at any time. In this new reality we need to securely enable, manage, and govern access for all users, from employees to partners, customers, […]
Read moreIt was the best of times, it was the worst of times… that pretty much sums up infosec today. We can’t figure out how to align to our businesses effectively, we love our silos, and constantly hire the wrong people. This presentation will address common issues in information security and people leadership areas, giving you […]
Read moreCars are no longer simply mechanical. While they may be getting more advanced that doesn’t mean they are immune to hacks. One particularly sensitive entry point for hacking a car is the legally required OBD II port, which is basically “the Ethernet jack for your car”. This port works on a signaling protocol called CAN […]
Read moreThis presentation focuses on the malicious actors’ efforts to introduce and spread malicious apps through the Google Play app store, and how various players (consumers, internet providers, security firms, etc.) can help to thwart these efforts. One of the most common ways of conducting cyber security attacks (beside phishing) is through trojenized applications that end […]
Read moreModern software applications are complex, highly integrated collections of components, authored by dozens or even hundreds of individuals, and the rise of open source has taken this complexity to the next level. As an end-user, how well do you understand what a piece of software is *actually* doing, under the hood? Is your favorite string […]
Read moreThe CIS Critical Controls are recognized as a good start in setting up a defensible infrastructure. They are platform / OS agnostic, aren’t driven by vendor agendas, and are very much community and volunteer driven. In this talk, we’ll discuss a typical organization, one that we’d see in many security engagements. We’ll discuss the various […]
Read moreWhile we continue to support the concepts of compliance, defense, governance, and prevention, it’s time to shift our focus beyond those measures with more emphasis on strategic response to incidents. This talk offers real stories of failure and practical, quick-win lessons on how to be prepared to respond quickly, accurately, and confidently when incidents occur. […]
Read moreThe Web application development lifecycle has numerous security activities. For developers, code review is a familiar recurring activity. To support Java developers, a project was started in 2012 called, “Find Security Bugs” (FSB). It is an extension of the SpotBugs project, formerly known as FindBugs. FSB is a community static analysis tool which targets specific vulnerabilities. Over the years FSB has evolved from a limited tool to a solid coverage of bug […]
Read moreI will recap traditional cracking techniques before utilising combinator attacks to challenge recent password guidance of passphrases over passwords. I will then focus on more advanced methods, leveraging additional tools to launch attacks such as Fingerprint, PRINCE and Purple Rain. Non-deterministic techniques will be shown that are designed for infinite runtime, resulting in candidate generation […]
Read moreIn recent years, the threat to the public key infrastructure posed by quantum computers has gained some attention. Standards agencies such as NIST and ETSI have begun efforts to standardize encryption and signature algorithms that are quantum resistant. This talk will introduce attendees to the threat posed by quantum computing and explain which parts of […]
Read moreThe goal of the talk is to answer a few questions we often see or hear : “ATT&CK is nice and all, but how do I (we) get started?”, “How can I (we) detect those TTP?”, “Why use the ATT&CK Framework?”, etc. The ATT&CK Framework from Mitre is the new honest in the InfoSec world. […]
Read moreWhen performing Incident Response in a platform where infrastructure and data is just as quickly destroyed as it is created, speed and efficacy are paramount. While AWS provides a wide gamut of tools and capabilities to effectively harness the cloud, it’s often a daunting task to understand which tools to use for what, when, and […]
Read moreIn 2013, a public report revealed a group of actors conducted targeted attacks leveraging a malware dubbed ICEFOG against mainly government organizations and the defense industry of South Korea and Japan. Little has been published about the activities of ICEFOG malware since the report was released more than six years ago. However, despite a pause […]
Read moreTACO is an acronym I use with clients to help them map controls from their software delivery pipelines to the organizational controls. TACO stands for Traceability, Access, Compliance, and Operations. The approach consists of a base list of 25 automatable controls that are documented and the control activity, artifacts and SOR identified. After mapping how […]
Read moreThis exclusive session delves into the details of some of CrowdStrike’s most eye opening breach investigations of the past year and highlights the need for speed in modern security operations centers. See new research on “breakout time” and learn how you can use the 1-10-60 Rule to benchmark your organization and see if you have […]
Read moreAlgorithms are being used to choose who lives and who dies. Computers are being programmed to make ethical decisions that impact every facet of our lives. Based on the ethics of cyber-criminals, Check Point has made another gigantic leap forward by teaching our gateways to use algorithms to detect the DNA of Malware in an […]
Read moreIn this session, we will explore how organizations can adopt a single data governance framework to discover and protect sensitive data while mitigating cyber risks, reducing storage costs and addressing increasing privacy regulations.
Read moreWith the increased focus on cybersecurity over the past several years, organizations are proactively adopting security practices and deploying security solutions to harden their networks. This is in the hopes of not being the next victim of a security breach. The emphasis on securing the network perimeter has driven organizations to deploy multiple inline security […]
Read moreAs enterprises face pressure amid growing internal and external compliance requirements, these organizations are looking for ways to expand visibility throughout their environments. Mark Holub offers insights on how companies can gain visibility throughout their environments to improve asset management, software inventory, vulnerability assessment, configuration compliance and more. Using real-world examples and forward-looking principles, Mark […]
Read moreThe cybersecurity market is teeming with new tools and technologies, each promising to detect and respond to threats better than the rest. But if your business is like most, you’re probably struggling with a shortage of security-focused manpower and expertise to manage those tools with skill, speed, and precision. The reality is that effective security […]
Read moreAs human beings we often sense when things aren’t quite right. The same is true as it applies to cybersecurity. This session examines why human intuition is a key part of any organization’s phishing defense. Learn about the types of phishing attacks seen in the wild, how attackers evolve their tactics to avoid perimeter controls, […]
Read moreNever before has the creation and preservation of value depended so much on effective cyber security, nor has the means to “getting security right” been so complex. Many aspects of traditional security management are urgently being reconsidered as security teams seek to stay aligned with the characteristics of the modern enterprise and ahead of the […]
Read moreThis presentation is a non-technical look at the benefits of threat intelligence and the challenges that organizations face when attempting to utilize and operationalize threat intelligence within their infrastructure. Existing resources (human and infrastructure), security tools, the difference between threat data sources and cybersecurity program maturity are just a few of the areas we will […]
Read moreJoin Scalar, a CDW Company for a discussion on the key elements to prioritizing your security vulnerabilities and risks. Taking a holistic approach to risk management, we will help you understand how to follow best practices and manage your risk effectively and efficiently. Darren and Benjamin will go through some of the key elements that […]
Read moreWhen you sign a piece of code, you make a statement that it comes from your trusted brand and that you stand behind it. But what happens when that trust is broken? Recent attacks underscore the importance of managing reputational risk. As attackers become increasingly skilled in the art of signing and spreading malware, technologists […]
Read moreRisk is a balance between security and usability, when security is too restrictive users naturally find ways around it. As organizations seek to improve the user experience and while maintaining the required level of security, questions of risk arise. How do we deploy Cloud solutions with direct to Internet connectivity and still maintain visibility over […]
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