Browser and Windows Environment Hardening

Learn essential techniques for hardening browser and Windows environments in this 24-minute conference talk from BSides Detroit 2015. Explore common attack vectors, including exploit kits, Flash vulnerabilities, drive-by downloads, and social engineering. Discover effective strategies for blocking threats, preventing exploits, and implementing application whitelisting. Gain insights into browser hardening, configuration optimization, and the management of plugins and extensions. Understand the functionalities of Simon and Simon Interceptor tools. Enhance your cybersecurity knowledge with practical approaches to safeguard your digital ecosystem against evolving threats.

Introduction
Goals
Attack vectors
Exploit kits
Flash
Driveby Download
Malware Spread
Social Engineering
Blocking
Exploit Prevention
Application Whitelisting
Browser Hardening
Configuration Hardening
Plugins and Extensions
What is Simon
What is Simon Interceptor
Conclusion
Questions