Operational Security Courses and Certifications

Hack In The Box Security Conference

OPSEC - Because Jail is for wuftpd

Practical operational security measures for hacktivists to maintain online anonymity and avoid detection by law enforcement, drawing from real-world cases and counter-intelligence techniques.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

RSA Conference

When Cybercriminals with Good OpSec Attack

Explore a decade-long FBI and Symantec investigation into a cybercrime gang with strong operational security, revealing investigative techniques and lessons learned from cracking their defenses.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Black Hat

OPSEC Failures of Spies

Revealing CIA's operational security failures in high-profile cases, highlighting the agency's technological naivety and its consequences for intelligence gathering and international relations.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

How to Not Cheat on Your Spouse - What Ashley Madison Can Teach Us About OpSec

Explore operational security lessons from the Ashley Madison data breach, covering online privacy, identity protection, and avoiding digital footprints in sensitive activities.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Application Security in an Agile SDLC

Explore integrating application security into Agile development, covering key concepts, tools, and real-world examples for creating secure software efficiently.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Hack in Paris

Who Watches the Watchmen - Adventures in Red Team Infrastructure Herding and Blue Team OPSEC Failures

Explore red team infrastructure management and blue team OPSEC failures. Learn about RedELK, a tool for controlling operations and detecting blue team activities during multi-month engagements.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

SyScan360

Building a Reasonably Safe Travel Burner Laptop

Learn to create a secure travel laptop for sensitive data protection, exploring hardware choices, OS configurations, and best practices for digital safety while on the go.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Black Hat

The Kitten that Charmed Me - The 9 Lives of a Nation State Attacker

Uncover how operational security errors of a state-sponsored threat group revealed details of their entire operation, targeting high-profile individuals and compromising sensitive information.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Eli the Computer Guy

Cyber Security Fundamentals and Best Practices for Software Development

Master essential cybersecurity practices for modern software development, from threat assessment and incident response to secure system architecture, encryption protocols, and fostering a security-conscious development culture.

• YouTube
• 3 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

DEFCONConference

How to Become One of Them - Deep Cover Ops

Discover advanced deep cover operations techniques and methodologies used in reconnaissance missions from cybersecurity experts at DEF CON 33.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Security BSides San Francisco

How to Fake Friends and Find People - A Build-A-Buddy Case Study

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Explore operational security techniques for creating temporary online personas, isolating true identities, and conducting OSINT missions with insights from ex-Special Operations cyber operators.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Cyber Security: Building Compromise Resilient Systems and Key Management - Dr. Justin Cappos

Explore critical cybersecurity topics with Dr. Justin Cappos, focusing on building resilient systems, key management, and operational security for production environments facing potential attacks.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

What if Petraeus Was a Hacker - Email Privacy for the Rest of Us

Explore email privacy techniques and best practices inspired by high-profile security breaches, empowering individuals to protect their digital communications effectively.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

99 Reasons Your Perimeter Is Leaking - Evolution of CC

Explore the evolution of command and control in cybersecurity, focusing on capabilities, constraints, and detection methods for red and blue teams.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Maintaining Post Exploitation Opsec in a World with EDR

Explore advanced techniques for maintaining operational security during post-exploitation phases, focusing on strategies to evade detection by Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk