BSidesSF 2026 - Threat Chords: Tuning into Persistent Patterns in... (Karthika, Samhita Vempatti)

This talk by Karthika, Samhita Vempatti explores the concept of identifying persistent patterns in adversary behavior through threat intelligence. The session focuses on recognizing the recurring "chords" of attackers, such as domain quirks and infrastructure habits, which shifts the emphasis from merely chasing indicators of compromise (IOCs) to gaining a deeper understanding of the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) that endure across different campaigns. This approach aims to enhance defenders' capabilities in cybersecurity by emphasizing the importance of analyzing attacker behavior over time.