Speaker Spotlight: Darin Smith - Living Off the Tunnel: A Project for Tracking Evasive VPN Clients
BSides Vancouver IslandShow Notes
The conversation delves into the world of evasive VPN clients and the Living Off the Tunnel project, shedding light on the real-world impact of these tools and the importance of defender awareness. Darren Smith, a threat research expert, shares insights into the development of the project and the significance of detecting evasive VPN tools.
Takeaways Evasive VPN clients can pose a significant threat to enterprise network security. Awareness and concrete strategies are crucial for defending against threats posed by evasive VPN tools.
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Vancouver Island Security Research Society 01:36 Guest Introduction and Background 02:17 Path to Threat Research and Detection Engineering 04:05 Evasive VPN Clients and Living Off the Tunnel Project 06:14 Forensic Toolkit for Evasive VPN Clients 08:20 Real-World Impact of Evasive VPNs 09:38 AI Agents and Defender's Radar 10:06 Key Takeaways and Conclusion
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