2025-10-25 –, Track 1 - Plug N Play
This talk will discuss how ransomware groups and infostealers operate, plus take a look under the hood of the dark web. The last part will detail a kill chain from a real pentest where dark web credentials led to network compromise from the external perimeter with privilege escalation to domain admin. It will also offer guidance to help companies prevent such attacks.
Chris works as an Information Security Consultant, conducting pentests and social engineering assessments for clients of all sizes and industries. With deep corporate experience, Chris understands the kinds of risks that organizations face and knows how to help them stay secure from both a technical and non-technical perspective. He has given conference presentations on and is an advocate for personal privacy. He also frequently volunteers his time in the local community by sitting on non-profit Board seats and helping organizations and individuals understand how to stay cyber safe.