­
Applied Machine Learning: Defeating Modern Malicious Documents - All Articles - CISO Platform

Applied Machine Learning: Defeating Modern Malicious Documents (RSA Conference 2017)

A common tactic adopted by attackers for initial exploitation is the use of malicious code embedded in Microsoft Office documents. This attack vector is not new, but attackers are still having success. This session will dive into the details of these techniques, introduce some machine learning approaches to analyze and detect these attempts, and explore the output in Elasticsearch and Kibana.

Speakers : 

Evan Gaustad

Evan Gaustad manages a threat detection team at the Target Corporation's Cyber Fusion Center (CFC). In the CFC Gaustad and his team analyze threat intelligence, build detection in a variety of SIEM tools, and develop innovative custom detection tools and infrastructure. He has over a decade of experience in security working in various roles from system security engineering to penetration testing in defense, banking, and retail industries. He is currently in the Georgia Tech OMSCS master’s program for machine learning and holds an M.S. in information security technology from Carnegie Mellon University, an MBA from St. Thomas University, and a B.S. in computer science from the University of Minnesota.

Detailed Presentation :

(Source: RSA USA 2017)

8669813678?profile=original

Pre Register For SACON -  India's First Security Architecture Confe...

Join 100+ CISOs and 200+ IT Security Professionals at an exclusive security architecture conference in the Silicon Valley Of India - Bangalore, in November 2017. Pre-Register and get special discount access and talk highlights.

>>Click Here To Pre Register & Avail Special Discounts

Votes: 0
E-mail me when people leave their comments –

You need to be a member of CISO Platform to add comments!

Join CISO Platform

Join The Community Discussion

CISO Platform

A global community of 5K+ Senior IT Security executives and 40K+ subscribers with the vision of meaningful collaboration, knowledge, and intelligence sharing to fight the growing cyber security threats.

Join CISO Community Share Your Knowledge (Post A Blog)
 

 

 

CISO Platform Talks : Security FireSide Chat With A Top CISO or equivalent (Monthly)

  • Description:

    CISO Platform Talks: Security Fireside Chat With a Top CISO

    Join us for the CISOPlatform Fireside Chat, a power-packed 30-minute virtual conversation where we bring together some of the brightest minds in cybersecurity to share strategic insights, real-world experiences, and emerging trends. This exclusive monthly session is designed for senior cybersecurity leaders looking to stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape.

    We’ve had the privilege of…

  • Created by: Biswajit Banerjee
  • Tags: ciso, fireside chat

CISO Talk (Chennai Chapter) - AI Code Generation Risks: Balancing Innovation and Security

  • Description:

    We’re excited to invite you to an exclusive CISO Talk (Chennai Chapter) on “AI Code Generation Risks: Balancing Innovation and Security” featuring Ramkumar Dilli (Chief Information Officer, Myridius).

    In this session, we’ll explore how security leaders can navigate the risks of AI-generated code, implement secure development guardrails, and strike the right balance between innovation and security. AI…

  • Created by: Biswajit Banerjee
  • Tags: ciso talk

CISO MeetUp: Executive Cocktail Reception @ Black Hat USA , Las Vegas 2025

  • Description:

    We are excited to invite you to the CISO MeetUp: Executive Cocktail Reception if you are there at the Black Hat Conference USA, Las Vegas 2025. This event is organized by EC-Council & FireCompass with CISOPlatform as proud community partner. 

    This evening is designed for Director-level and above cybersecurity professionals to connect, collaborate, and unwind in a relaxed setting. Enjoy…

  • Created by: Biswajit Banerjee
  • Tags: black hat 2025, ciso meetup, cocktail reception, usa events, cybersecurity events, ciso

6 City Playbook Round Table Series (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata)

  • Description:

    Join us for an exclusive 6-city roundtable series across Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, and Kolkata. Curated for top cybersecurity leaders, this series will spotlight proven strategies, real-world insights, and impactful playbooks from the industry’s best.

    Network with peers, exchange ideas, and contribute to shaping the Top 100 Security Playbooks of the year.

    Date : Sept 2025 - Oct 2025

    Venue: Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune,…

  • Created by: Biswajit Banerjee