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This is exactly the kind of moment where our community’s experience in IR can shape how AI-related incidents are understood, mitigated, and responded to at scale. The alignment between the national AI Action Plan and the #DFIRSummit couldn’t be stronger. sans.org/u/1zv5
The US AI Action Plan was released by the @WhiteHouse yesterday specifically calling out AI incident response. America's AI Action Plan specifically mandates "promote mature federal capacity for AI incident response" as a critical infrastructure protection measure. This…
Wrapping up Day 1 at #DFIRSummit: Jacob Latonis @proofpoint & Julia Paluch @GreyNoiseIO explore the macOS #EndpointSecurity Framework—an underused but powerful tool for live DFIR. See how eslogger reveals active threats in real time. #macOSDFIR #ThreatHunting #DFIR


👀 How does CISA notify victims before ransomware hits? 👉 Join us for a candid livestream with CISA's Dave Stern, & hosts @rj_chap & @maridegrazia. Bring your questions! 📆 Set your reminder: buff.ly/xBsPtGl #Ransomware #DFIR #CISA

🔥 Train at your own pace and save! Get 25% off any 4–6 day #DFIR OnDemand course through July 31 with code DFIRhot25 → Self-paced → Expert support → Labs included 👉 sans.org/u/1Ccb Excludes voucher use #SANSTraining #Cybersecurity

🕷️ #ScatteredSpider is targeting #SSO, #cloud, and your help desk with tactics that go far beyond #Ransomware. @rj_chap breaks down why this group is different and more dangerous. Read the blog → sans.org/u/1Ca0 #Cybersecurity #ThreatIntel #IncidentResponse

Live at #DFIRSummit: Ezz Tahoun presents a powerful AI-driven approach to correlating alerts, events & logs into meaningful attack chains. Using open-source tools, clustering, and knowledge graphs, this method cuts through #SOC noise to expose coordinated threats. #DFIR #AI

Colin Meek, #DFIR Consultant at @strozfriedberg tackles the challenges of forensically sound log extraction at the #DFIRSummit—when UI exports fail, API access becomes critical. #DFIR #LogForensics #APISecurity Listen to the talks free online 👉sans.org/u/1zv5

Now at #DFIRSummit: Aaron Sparling @OSINTlabworks @Walmarttech walks through forensic techniques for analyzing #TAILs—an OS built for anonymity. From RAM imaging to artifact recovery, this session tackles how to investigate what’s designed to disappear. #MemoryForensics #DFIR


Up next at the #DFIRSummit: Lee Archinal & Arun Warikoo break down structured vs. unstructured threat hunting—when to lead with a hypothesis and when to let the data guide you. Real-world clarity for chaotic investigations. #ThreatHunting #DFIR #CyberSecurity

Back from lunch at #DFIRSummit! Jess Burn & Jeff Pollard from @forrester take the stage to break down how to stick the landing during MDR-to-IR handoffs. When the clock is ticking post-breach, clean knowledge transfer = faster containment, less chaos. #IncidentResponse #DFIR

For the first time at the #DFIRSummit, #DFIRBytes Case Simulation! conducted by @4enzikat0r. Participants are about to work through a guided case scenario, using cutting-edge forensic tools & methodologies to analyze digital evidence, recover artifacts, & uncover hidden threats



Now at #DFIRSummit: Dennis Labossiere Director at @KPMG deep dives into investigating a malicious script in Microsoft #Intune. This case study exposes how Scattered Spider accessed a client’s Azure tenant—and how forensic techniques uncovered the full scope. #DFIR #CloudForensics

Live now at #DFIRSummit: Tony Knutson, Principal Consultant at @Unit42_Intel dives into what it really means to think like an examiner. This session breaks down how shifting from reactive to investigative mindset improves both speed & accuracy in #DFIR 👉sans.org/u/1zv5


Live now at #DFIRSummit: Jessica Venturo Gorman @Experian shares how modular design can revolutionize IR playbook management. If you’re buried in outdated playbooks or scaling with #SOAR, this talk’s for you #IncidentResponse #DFIR Join us online: sans.org/u/1zv5


Happening now at #DFIRSummit: Deep dive into a North Korean covert op using ARP-based payloads, WebSockets C2, and even weaponized Zoom as a stealthy RAT. Real-world IR, reverse engineering, and detection strategies Join us online: sans.org/u/1zv5 #ThreatIntel #DFIR


Happening now at #DFIRSummit: @maridegrazia takes the stage to explore how #AI is changing the game for #incidentresponse—right as Exec Order 14179 ramps up national AI adoption & oversight. You can listen to this keynote online now! sans.org/u/1zv5 #DFIR



Starting now! Phil Hagen and @HeatherMahalik welcoming attendees to the 18th annual #DFIRSummit. Still time to join us online!

📣 Starting in 15 Min! | Join top minds in digital forensics and incident response today at the #DFIRSummit for: 🎤 Expert talks 👥 Virtual networking ✍️ Dynamic graphic recordings from @mindseyeccf 🎓 Earn CPE credits ➡️ Register for Free | Virtual: sans.org/u/1zv5

📣 Starting Tomorrow! Join top minds in digital forensics and incident response at the #DFIRSummit for: 🎤 Expert talks 👥 Virtual networking ✍️ Dynamic graphic recordings from @mindseyeccf 🎓 Earn CPE credits ➡️ Register for Free | Virtual: sans.org/u/1zv5

📣 Starting in 1 week! Join top minds in digital forensics and incident response at the #DFIRSummit for: 🎤 Expert talks 👥 Virtual networking ✍️ Dynamic graphic recordings from @mindseyeccf 🎓 Earn CPE credits 📍 Salt Lake City & Virtual ➡️ Register: sans.org/u/1zv5
