HD Moore
HD Moore is a pioneer of the cybersecurity industry who has dedicated his career to vulnerability research, network discovery, and software development since the 1990s. He is most recognized for creating Metasploit and is a passionate advocate for open-source software and vulnerability disclosure.
HD serves as the CEO and co-founder of runZero, a provider of cutting-edge exposure management software and cloud services. Prior to founding runZero, he held leadership positions at Atredis Partners, Rapid7, and BreakingPoint. HD has also been a frequent speaker at industry events such as Black Hat and DEF CON.
HD’s professional journey began with exploring telephone networks, developing exploits for the Department of Defense, and hacking into financial institution networks. When he’s not working, he enjoys hacking on weird Go projects, building janky electronics, running in circles, and playing single-player RPGs.
Session
Penetration tests are a race; you’re up against the clock, the blue team, and real-world criminals going after the same systems. Knowing where to look, what to spend your time on, and how to move fast is everything. This rapid-fire session delivers 22 practical tips to help you find juicy targets faster, pivot cleaner, and avoid wasting time on noise. From recon to lateral movement (and everything in between), these techniques are built for speed and getting the most out of every packet, port, and pivot. Whether you’re on a red team or just want to better understand your exposure, you’ll leave with new ways to spot weak links fast—and exploit them even faster.