Not my server C2: Using trusted sources for C2

Title: Not my server C2: Using trusted sources for C2 Presenter: Brandon Helms Track: In The Weeds Time: 1600 BSides San Antonio 2020 July 11th, San Antonio, Texas Abstract: I am not saying security is perfect but it is getting better. This requires offensive personnel to find crafty ways to gain remote communications to their clients. Instead of using your untrusted infrastructure, why not use trusted infrastructure approved by your target (**cough Slack)? Speaker Bio: Brandon Helms currently serves as Rendition Infosec’s Chief Operations Officer and has dedicated most of his career to leading some of the most advanced cyber operations for both the DoD and private sector. Brandon was a Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy where he ran IT and security operations for fast-attack submarines. Afterward, Brandon transitioned into an operator and technical director for the DoD. After his military career, Brandon entered the private sector as a Business Information Security Officer supporting the defense of numerous Nation States and Fortune 100 companies. Today, Brandon focuses most of his attention around exploit development, malware reversing, and training the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. When Brandon is not working, you can find him chillaxin with his daughter in San Antonio or on a mountain somewhere snowboarding.