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Changing the Security Paradigm

Shawn Henry

Shawn Henry explores changing the security paradigm at DEF CON 20, examining penetration-testing and practical defenses.

Summary

Architecture and Background

Changing the Security Paradigm: Taking Back Your Network and Bringing Pain to the Adversary Shawn Henry CrowdStrike The threat to our networks is increasing at an unprecedented rate.

Vulnerability Analysis

The hostile environment we operate in has rendered traditional security strategies obsolete.

Exploitation and Demonstrations

Adversary advances require changes in the way we operate, and "offense" changes the game.

Remediation and Defensive Strategies

Shawn Henry Prior to joining CrowdStrike, Henry was with the FBI for 24 years, most recently as Executive Assistant Director, where he was responsible for all FBI criminal investigations, cyber investigations, and international operations worldwide.

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