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• Passwords are not enough to protect against data breaches and credential leaks
• Multi-factor authentication is still not sufficient to prevent phishing attacks
• WebAuthn provides a solution by allowing for built-in web authentication using biometrics and platform authenticators
• The process is simple and straightforward, involving creating a public key and verifying the user's identity through biometrics
• WebAuthn can be used on both mobile and desktop devices, and can be linked between native apps and web applications

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• Bloodhound is a tool that helps organizations identify and mitigate security risks in their Active Directory environments
• It analyzes shortest attack paths to provide insights into potential vulnerabilities
• It can also identify Kerberos misconfigurations that could be exploited by attackers
• Bloodhound can significantly reduce the time and effort required to identify and address security risks in large and complex environments

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• Clear contracts should outline expectations in partner relationships
• Regular software assessments are necessary and should include listening for potential issues across the extended ecosystem
• Inventorying every service used and having a response plan is crucial
• Sharing information and uplifting others in the industry can make adversaries work harder

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• Communication is key, be transparent and provide regular updates
• Keep the program fresh by adding new products, targets, and scope
• Reward researchers in a timely manner and set clear expectations
• Share known issues to avoid duplication and allow researchers to focus on areas they excel at

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• Modern servers have reduced attack surfaces if configured correctly
• The talk discusses the attack surface of modern servers and the reasons why one would want to hit different components
• The methodology for vulnerability hunting in undocumented server components and mapping the paths laid out in binary firmware images is discussed
• UEFI BMC and other components are constantly evolving and becoming more hardened
• The attack surface is concentrated into fewer and fewer components
• There are gating events where one needs to compromise a component first to get all the information needed to pivot into other components

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• Smart grids allow end-users to be active participants in the network, but pose technical and cybersecurity challenges.
• The standard 62351, particularly part 7, focuses on monitoring and encryption to ensure the cybersecurity of smart grids and critical infrastructure.
• The standard recommends automation vendors to build equipment that provides health indicators about the status of all components in the network.
• The standard allows for active monitoring by design, with the technology ready to receive queries and questions about the network's status.
• Real applications of the standard already exist, and many automation vendors are adopting it.
• Feedback on the presentation is appreciated.

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• Taking a slow and steady approach is important for launching successful bug bounty programs
• Learning from submissions can teach vendors a lot about their products and how to strengthen them
• Looking at products from an attacker's perspective can also improve their security
• Bug bounty programs need to become more inclusive and collaborative
• Gamification and incident management can help keep bug bounty programs engaging and active

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• The problem of defending organizations and nations in cyberspace requires merging tactical, operational, and strategic levels of cybersecurity.
• The concept of collective defense can incentivize companies to collaborate and share information to mitigate common threats.
• Defeating detail, or divide and conquer, is a military concept that is currently being used to take down companies one by one.
• Certain sectors, such as the electric power and financial sectors, are more amenable to sharing information due to their interdependence.
• Escalation control and attribution problems must be considered when implementing strategies such as degrading, disrupting, and dissuasion.

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• The HSM's kernel module that transfers messages is not robust and crashes easily, requiring message filtering and configuration modification
• 15 memory corruption bugs were found, including a type confusion bug in the crypto key function
• Exploits were developed to leak sensitive data and gain arbitrary code execution
• The team patched the HSM's code to disable pin verification and install a custom module to dump memory and decryption keys
• The presentation calls for secure software running on HSMs

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• The Black Hat NOC team shares data on tools and techniques used to set up, stabilize, and secure the network
• Humorous network activity is shared to highlight the poor conduct of security professionals on an open WiFi network
• The NOC team works with partners, not sponsors, to provide equipment and talent for the network
• Threat hunting with RSA and segmentation are key components of the NOC's evolution
• Automation is a major project that has taken several shows to implement