Stefan Tanase. Surviving targeted attacks: Aurora, Stuxnet -- What's next?

Stefan Tanase Senior Security Researcher, EEMEA, Global Research & Analysis Team "Surviving targeted attacks: Aurora, Stuxnet -- What's next?" For several years, cybercriminals have been using targeted attacks to gain unauthorized access to corporate and SMB networks. But what is it about Stuxnet in particular that has made the whole IT industry suddenly sit up and take notice, and can we even survive in this new age of targeted attacks? Recently, the level of sophistication of targeted attacks has dramatically increased in terms of malware technologies, attack organization and social engineering techniques. This presentation aims to cover both the technical and social aspects of targeted attacks. It will look closely at Stuxnet, the most sophisticated scenario we've seen so far, and reveal the reason for its success. Stefan Tanase will also explain how to recognize these attacks and offer practical advice about how an organization can effectively protect itself against these new threats.