Speaker Spotlight: Alan Ilicic - Evil AI vs Open Source Linux

Alan Ilicic discusses the topic of DNS exfiltration and its significance in cybersecurity. He explores the challenges of defending against DNS exfiltration and the practical steps to make environments less vulnerable to this kind of attack. The conversation also touches on the use of AI in DNS exfiltration and the broader implications of DNS as a covert tunnel for command and control. Takeaways * DNS exfiltration is a significant challenge in cybersecurity * Defending against DNS exfiltration requires careful control of egress and behavioral analysis Chapters * 00:00 Introduction to DNS Exfiltration * 03:20 The Significance of DNS in Cybersecurity * 04:10 Challenges and Countermeasures * 06:06 AI in DNS Exfiltration * 07:18 Practical Steps for Defense JOIN US AT BSIDES VANCOUVER ISLAND 2026 BSides Vancouver Island is a community-driven, grassroots cybersecurity conference bringing together security practitioners, researchers, students, and technology enthusiasts to learn, connect, and share knowledge. *Friday, September 25, 2026* *Victoria Conference Centre — Victoria, BC* This year marks our *fifth anniversary*, with *two talk tracks* for the first time. 🎟️ *Tickets and conference details:* https://bsidesvi.com Follow BSides Vancouver Island for speaker interviews, conference talks, workshops, and community content.