BSides Cape Town 2024

Sharon Knowles

Sharon Knowles, a seasoned cybersecurity professional, OSINT investigator, and keynote speaker with extensive experience in cyber threat intelligence and digital forensics. As the CEO of Da Vinci Forensics, Sharon Knowles has been at the forefront of cybersecurity business innovation and has a proven track record in assisting organisations with their cybersecurity posture. Sharon is a certified Cybercrime investigator,Certified Cybercrime Intelligence Analyst and Certified Cryptocurrency investigator. When Sharon retires it will be to a farm with donkeys, horses and goats where she will film them and make social media videos for everyone.


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https://x.com/davinciforensic

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonknowles/

What is your blog or portfolio URL?

https://davinciforensics.co.za


Session

12-07
11:30
45min
Unmasking the Digital Shadows: OSINT Techniques for Cybersecurity Professionals
Sharon Knowles

The cyber threat landscape is becoming increasingly complex and sophisticated. Cybersecurity professionals are constantly challenged to stay ahead of attackers who exploit the anonymity of the internet to carry out malicious activities. Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) has emerged as a powerful tool in the cybersecurity arsenal, enabling professionals to uncover hidden threats, track malicious actors, and safeguard sensitive information.

Track 2