The Future of Malware Should Define The Future of Malware Defense: Disrupting Cyber Attack Communication with the Adversary Infrastructure Platform | A Brand Story Conversation from Black Hat USA 2023 | A HYAS Story with David Ratner

In this Brand Story podcast episode, as part of our Black Hat USA conference coverage, host Sean Martin connects with David Ratner to discuss the innovative approach of the Adversary Infrastructure Platform to cybersecurity. The platform focuses on understanding and disrupting communication between attackers and their command and control infrastructure, allowing for quicker detection and response to attacks. It can even identify and shut down masked communication attempts.

The conversation emphasizes the platform's ease of deployment and integration into existing security architectures, making it accessible for organizations of all sizes. David discusses HYAS's research on the future of malware, including the use of generative AI and polymorphic malware. This research aims to stay ahead of evolving threats, helping organizations build effective defenses.

The conversation covers HYAS's research notes on Black Mamba and EyeSpy, which highlight their commitment to understanding attacks and building the right intelligence into the Adversary Infrastructure Platform to detect future threats.

The conversation also explores how the platform provides visibility and observability for CISOs, addressing the concerns of not knowing what is happening in real time within their environments.

The Adversary Infrastructure Platform allows CISOs to implement a comprehensive strategy for prevention and business resiliency, giving them confidence in their ability to detect and respond to anomalous activity.

One of the key strengths of the platform is its flexibility across different devices and network environments. It can be deployed to guard against various operating systems and even IoT and OT devices sending beacons to command and control systems, ensuring comprehensive protection regardless of the devices or connectivity methods being used.

Overall, David provides listeners with insights into the Adversary Infrastructure Platform and its role in enhancing cybersecurity. He highlights the platform's effectiveness in detecting and responding to attacks, its ability to provide real-time visibility, and its flexibility in deployment.

Listen in to gain a better understanding of how the platform works, its research-driven approach, and its potential to improve an organization's security posture.

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Guest: David Ratner, CEO at HYAS [@hyasinc]

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhratner/

On Twitter | https://twitter.com/davidhratner

Resources

Learn more about HYAS and their offering: https://itspm.ag/hyasl3si

EyeSpy Proof of Concept: https://www.hyas.com/blog/eyespy-proof-of-concept

For more Black Hat USA 2023 coverage: https://itspmagazine.com/black-hat-usa-2023-cybersecurity-event-coverage-in-las-vegas

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