OpenDNS to Present Open Source 3D Visualization Engine at Black Hat USA
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OpenDNS to Present Open Source 3D Visualization Engine at Black Hat USA

Briefing will Explain How to Create Advanced Data Visualizations to Detect Security Threats and Attacks

(BUSINESS WIRE) — July 22, 2014 — OpenDNS:

       

WHO:

Thibault Reuille, security researcher at OpenDNS, is the creator of the 3D visualization engine. He believes the combination of visualization, distributed computing, and machine learning is the key to taking computer intelligence to the next level.

 

Andrew Hay, senior security research lead & evangelist at OpenDNS, leads the OpenDNS research team. He previously served as the Director of Applied Security Research and Chief Evangelist at CloudPassage, and was a senior security (industry) analyst for 451 Research.

 

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WHAT:

This hands-on presentation will demonstrate how security analysts, researchers and data scientists can take any relational data set, massage the format and ultimately visualize the results. The presenters will share observations drawn from the results of the visualization that would not have appeared in traditional simple text form. They will also discuss how the engine has been used by OpenDNS to track CryptoLocker and CryptoDefense ransomware, Red October malware, the Kelihos botnet and even trace specific Syrian Electronic Army (SEA) campaigns.

 

WHERE:

Black Hat USA, Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Jasmine Ballroom Unveiling the Open Source Visualization Engine for Busy Hackers
 

WHEN:

Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, 2:15 – 3:15 PM PDT
 

HOW:

To schedule a conversation with Thibault Reuille or Andrew Hay, contact Marc Gendron at marc@mgpr.net or 781-237-0341

 

About OpenDNS

OpenDNS is a leading provider of network security and DNS services, enabling the world to connect to the Internet with confidence on any device, anywhere, anytime. The Umbrella cloud-delivered network security service blocks advanced attacks, as well as malware, botnets and phishing threats regardless of port, protocol or application. Its predictive intelligence uses machine learning to automate protection against emergent threats before they can reach customers. OpenDNS protects all devices globally without hardware to install or software to maintain. For more information, please visit: www.opendns.com.



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