Agenda

The global threat landscape is rapidly changing as cybersecurity threats evolve into more sophisticated forms. The proliferation of ransomware groups, the complexity of cloud infrastructure, and the growth in online applications provide more opportunities for criminals than ever. Coupled with the rise of remote work due to the pandemic, information stealing, and social engineering attacks have become more prevalent. Governments and organizations worldwide are heightening their defenses, while some nations are exploring the contentious domain of offensive cyber forces.

The surge in cyberattacks in 2022 can be linked to geopolitical tensions, escalating patriotic hacktivist operations, increased state-sponsored cyber espionage activities, and the global shift to digitalization. However, a new threat landscape emerged in 2023 – religiously and politically motivated hacktivist groups disrupted organizations around the globe through a surge in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. As their influence expands, it poses a potential threat of being co-opted as a proxy for state-controlled cyber activities.

This presentation delves into the shifting cyber threat landscape, the rise of hacktivism, and its implications on global cybersecurity strategies. It further investigates the likelihood of nation-states exploiting hacktivism as a cyber weapon and the possible onset of a new digital cold war.

What do new hires, customer interactions, and internal communications to the helpdesk all have in common? They are all vulnerable to a rapidly increasing threat from scams, fraud, theft, and even international espionage. They are also all solvable with properly designed identity proofing workflows that leverage the right types of proofing at the right moments. Chris Barngrover, Identity & Access Management Expert from Novacoast,  provides identity proofing best practices for 3 critical uses cases: new hires, customer calls, internal calls.

Specialized threats targeting OT environments have been around since at least 2010, with the reports of Stuxnet. Recognizing the criticality of these devices, Threat Actors have continued evolving, continuing to target OT devices, many of which are inherently insecure-by-design. Research, such as Vedere Labs’ OT:ICEFALL research project and Project Basecamp by Digital Bond from 10 years ago showed how significant the scope of vulnerable devices are that are pervasive in critical infrastructure systems. Today’s SOC needs to not only see those devices and the risks they pose while also ensuring accurate detection of the threats uniquely targeting those OT environments they’re deployed in. This session will explore this unique threat landscape and the capabilities required to combat the threats and automatically mitigate the risks specially targeting Operational Technology environments.

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of data security, conventional wisdom has often focused on identifying and protecting only sensitive, private, or high-risk data. However, this approach, while adequate for data compliance, overlooks a crucial aspect of comprehensive data protection: the significance of low-risk data. Thales is at the forefront of redefining this paradigm, asserting the vital importance of safeguarding all data including that categorized as ‘low-risk.’

This counterintuitive strategy of prioritizing low-risk data protection is not just a wise allocation of resources, but a pivotal element in a more effective overall data security strategy. It is particularly crucial for safeguarding high-value and regulated data. In this session, we will explore potent, actionable strategies for successful data security programs. So join us to gain essential insights and tools that will revolutionize your approach to data security.

With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated, relying on traditional security models leaves organizations exposed. The Zero Trust mindset challenges these outdated approaches by enforcing continuous trust verification across all resources. Learn how adopting dynamic authentication, real-time monitoring, and a Secure Access Service Edge can minimize breach risks and strengthen your security posture. This session offers insights into building a resilient framework that meets today’s security demands

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