CFH #12 – Ashwin Radhakrishnan
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1. MITRE’s Managed Services Evaluations: Making the Most Out of the ATT&CK Framework – Ashwin Radhakrishnan – CFH #12
In late 2022, the MITRE Engenuity foundation revealed the findings from its first-ever ATT&CK Evaluations for managed security service providers. The report measured various MSSPs' ability to recognize, analyze and report the TTPs of the OilRig Advanced Persistent Threat group. This session will dig into the findings to help MSSPs better understand where they can stand to improve when it comes to hunting, detecting and responding to threats posed by sophisticated cyber adversaries. Plus, MITRE will reveal how managed security providers can participate in the next round of assessments.
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As General Manager, Ashwin runs ATT&CK Evaluations, equipping the information security community with objective data evaluating the technology and people associated with building a holistic, threat informed defense. He is continually working to expand the scope of Evaluations, branching out to all aspects of the threat informed security process, with a focus on delivering valuable data for end-users to make the most informed decision possible when selecting tools and capabilities to protect their environment. Ashwin has been in the information security space since 2017, serving as the Lead Product Manager for multiple products/platforms, spanning from Threat Intelligence Platforms to Detection and Response products. Throughout this experience, Ashwin focused heavily on building towards the ATT&CK Framework and improving threat informed defense capabilities within his products. Additionally, he worked in enterprise sales, resulting in interfacing with 1000s of CTI analysts, SOC analysts, Directors, and CISOs in a variety of different sectors and geographical regions.
Prior to his information security experience, Ashwin worked in investment banking and venture capital, informing his focus on running organizations and analyzing the industry at large. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a Minor in Marketing from University of California, Riverside, and a Master of Business Administration in International Business from St. Mary’s University, Twickenham in London, with additional coursework taken at Oxford.
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2. Don’t Lose Your Head Count: Best MSSP Talent Retention Strategies – CFH #12
In the cybersecurity job market, it's "Advantage Worker," as the demand for talent has opened up a world of possibilities for security professionals to seek out greener pastures. Meanwhile, other infosec pros are so stressed and burned out that they're looking to quit the daily grind altogether. These factors have combined to create a cyber talent turnover crisis, which can result in organizational instability, stalled implementations, slow responses to threats, and overworked, stretched-thin employees. In this segment, we'll identify some of the best talent retention practices and policies that give you better odds of earning loyalty from your cyber workforce.
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- 1. Security vendors report economic hit as they struggle to lure newer customers
- 2. Enterprise browser aims to offer secure access to legacy Internet Explorer apps
- 3. The rise of the enterprise browser and what’s next for secure browsing
- 4. Booking.com’s OAuth Implementation Allows Full Account Takeover
- 5. International Women’s Day: Cybersecurity News You Need to Know