Back to the Future

Explore the intricacies of network monitoring and security in this 55-minute conference talk from BSides Knoxville 2015. Delve into the importance of differentiating between various types of logs and understanding what to monitor. Examine flow data, ingress and egress points, and firewall abstractions. Learn about strategic ID placement, traffic analysis, and logging devices. Discover the significance of alerts and security knowledge. Gain insights into Capture The Flag (CTF) exercises, Six Sigma methodologies, and critical thinking skills essential for effective network security. Understand the crucial need for comprehensive knowledge in this field to stay ahead of potential threats and vulnerabilities.

Intro
Not all logs are equal
How do we know we are monitoring
Flow Data
Ingress and Egress
Firewall abstractions
ID placement
Traffic
Logging Devices
Alerts
Security Knowledge
CTF
Six Sigma
Critical Thinking
Need to Understand