Hybrid Fortresses: How A Defensible Security Architecture Raises the Bar Against Modern Attacks
8As we navigate 2024, we have witnessed a surge in complex ransomware campaigns, cloud infrastructure breaches, and sophisticated supply chain attacks, each pushing the boundaries of what constitutes a secure architecture.
In this talk, Ismael Valenzuela and Andy Smith, will delve into the key security patterns and anti-patterns that have emerged in response to these threats. We will explore how hybrid security architectures-combining optimized on-premises defenses with advanced cloud-based solutions-can provide a more resilient and adaptable security posture.
Learn more about SEC530 Defensible Security Architecture and Engineering: Implementing Zero Trust for the Hybrid Enterprise: https://www.sans.org/u/1vA1
About the Speakers
Ismael Valenzuela is author of the Cyber Defense and Blue Team Operations course, SANS SEC530: Defensible Security Architecture and Engineering and co-author of SEC568: Combating Supply Chain Attacks with Product Security Testing. Ismael is Vice President Threat Research & Intelligence at BlackBerry Cylance, where he leads threat research, intelligence, and defensive innovation. Ismael Valenzuela has participated as a security professional in numerous projects across the globe for over 20+ years, which included being the founder of one of the first IT Security consultancies in Spain.
Andy Smith works as a Principal Security Architect for BP, where he draws on his strengths in security architecture and engineering to focus on securing emerging technologies and developing security strategies for complex businesses. His background is a mix of deeply technical elements and a good understanding of business practicalities, both of which he considers essential to developing solutions that not only meet technical security requirements but also work for real people.