Guardians of the Cloud Navigating the Depths of Cloud Threat Hunting - Thomas Laubrock

This talk delves into the definition and importance of threat hunting in cloud environments, emphasizing the unique challenges and risks associated with cloud security. The speaker explores common cloud threats and vulnerabilities, alongside the key capabilities required for effective threat hunting teams, such as real-time threat detection, response capabilities, and the implementation of advanced analytics and machine learning. Additionally, the session covers comprehensive threat intelligence gathering and underscores the significance of collaboration with other security teams and stakeholders. By integrating with existing security infrastructure and utilizing community contributions and open-source tools, the talk illustrates how to construct a robust cloud threat-hunting strategy, providing valuable insights for enhancing cloud security posture. Thomas Laubrock, with 20 years of experience in security roles, particularly focuses on cloud security, bringing a wealth of knowledge from his diverse background, including smart card programming and sandbox malware analysis.