Cybersecurity is rife with technological solutions, but as security researcher John Hammond knows all too well, it’s people that make the difference. Hear how people make or break security intel, both as researchers and threat actors.
Episode Notes
Key takeaways
- Using OSINT for opsec to protect your identity and enhance security intelligence
- Lurking in dark web forums, sock puppets and engaging with threat actors
- The role OSINT played in dissecting ScreenConnect vulnerabilities and exploits in the wild
About John Hammond
John Hammond is a cybersecurity researcher, educator and content creator. As part of the threat operations team at Huntress, John spends his days making hackers earn their access and helping tell the story. Previously, as a Department of Defense Cyber Training Academy instructor, he taught the Cyber Threat Emulation course, educating both civilian and military members on offensive Python, PowerShell, other scripting languages and the adversarial mindset. He is an online YouTube personality showcasing programming tutorials, CTF video walkthroughs and other cyber security content.
