Network-based detections, such as those developed by threat detection engineers using tools like suricata and snort signatures, play a crucial role in identifying and mitigating cyber threats by scrutinizing and analyzing network traffic for malicious patterns and activities.
Today’s guest is Isaac Shaughnessy, a Threat Detection Engineer at Proofpoint. Isaac shares his insights into the challenges of detecting and mitigating malware, especially those using social platforms for command and control. He emphasizes the team's engagement with the InfoSec community, highlighting the value of platforms like Twitter and Mastodon for sharing and receiving information.
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Intro to Traffic Analysis w/ Issac Shaughnessy
Emerging Threats Mastodon: https://infosec.exchange/@emergingthreats
Threat Insight Mastodon: https://infosec.exchange/@threatinsight
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