Understanding and Disrupting Offensive Innovations

Explore the critical innovations that have given cyberattackers an edge over defenders in this 30-minute conference talk from the RSA Conference. Join Dmitri Alperovitch, Co-Founder and CTO of CrowdStrike, and Jason Healey, Senior Research Scholar at Columbia University, as they delve into recent research aimed at disrupting the systemic advantage of attackers. Examine the evolution of offensive innovations, identify those most susceptible to disruption, and gain insights into technological advancements, operational tactics, and human factors that shape the cybersecurity landscape. Analyze case studies involving China, Iran, and North Korea, and learn about the role of US Cyber Command in countering threats. Discover strategies to level the playing field and enhance defensive capabilities in the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity. Basic cybersecurity knowledge is recommended for attendees.

Introduction
Technological Innovations
Mistakes
Operations
Human Element
Offensive Security
Disrupting Offensive Innovations
China Iran and North Korea
US Cyber Command
Looking Forward