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HoldSecurity @HoldSecurity
Joined April 2013
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Join us for our @BrightTALK webinar May 20 @ 11am CT AI: Insider, Threat Actor, and Accomplice How organizations blindly trust AI with sensitive data while threat actors use it for fraud, phishing, malware, recon, etc. Real-world lessons, no AI hype brighttalk.com/webcast/15025…
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Next Tuesday, 12 PM CDT: “War in Iran: Cyber Playbook in Wartime.” Based on our direct research and observations of Iranian threat actors, how they operate, and how behavior shifts under real-world pressure. No theory. Practical, actionable insight. brighttalk.com/webcast/15025…
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This week we recorded a new @BrightTALK webinar: “Mastering Threat Hunting: Aligning with Adversary Tactics in 2026.” How attackers actually operate, common threat hunting mistakes, and better ways to hunt. Recording: brighttalk.com/webcast/288/6…
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Our research on Killnet hacktivist group is one of our biggest projects. It was presented at many places, culminating with our presentation at last year DEF CON. This presentation was also chosen to be showcased in DEF CON 33 Hackers' Almanack: harris.uchicago.edu/sites/de…
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This Wednesday at 10 am CT, we are hosting a @BrightTALK session on proactive cyber threat intelligence. We'll cover how security teams identify early indicators, cut through noise and disinformation, and respond to threats before they become incidents. brighttalk.com/webcast/288/6…

Leverage Cyber Threat Intelligence for Proactive Risk Mitigation

Breaches have become a daily reality. Dark web activities and emerging threat vectors outpace traditional defenses, creating blind spots that adversaries readily exploit. Without early warning...

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Kicking off the new year with a @BrightTALK webinar on what is next in the cyber threat landscape. We will cover evolution of threat actors, AI on offense and defense, and what to expect in the year ahead. Join us this Wednesday at 1 pm CST. brighttalk.com/webcast/15025…

Cyber Threat Intel 2026 - What’s Next?

As the cyber threat landscape is changing, we examine new trends, new threats, and new defenses. We look at how the dynamics of threat actors are changing, what the next big things in AI are for...

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Our new @BrightTALK webinar Thursday, Dec 4 • noon CST Cyber Threat Intelligence & You How to collect, validate, and act on CTI with real cybercrime and Dark Web examples. Register: brighttalk.com/webcast/15025… #cti #threatintelligence #holdsecurity #DarkWeb

Cyber Threat Intelligence & You

In our next installment on Cyber Threat Intelligence, we will explore how any cyber security professional can understand and contribute to CTI, and how it can strengthen your defenses. Through...

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People keep asking if AI is taking cyber jobs. Simple answer: if you're falling behind, AI isn't your only competition. We'll break it down in our @BrightTALK talk on Oct 30 at 12pm CT. Here’s the link: brighttalk.com/webcast/15025…

The Cyber Talent Shift: Rise of the Human AI Workforce

As AI rapidly reshapes tools, tasks, and entire workflows in cybersecurity, many professionals are asking: “Will I advance, adapt or be automated?” This talk explores the evolving cyber security job...

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Tomorrow we will present on new webinar at 10am CT on @BrightTALK "The Human Firewall: Building Resilience Against Cyber Deception". How attackers target people & processes practical training to stop them. Register: brighttalk.com/webcast/288/6…

The Human Firewall: Building Resilience Against Cyber Deception

Technology will remain one of our biggest security weaknesses; however, today most cyberattacks have a social engineering component, where threat actors target people as the most vulnerable part of...

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Our new @BrightTALK webinar will give you an insight of turning Dark Web monitoring into real results. Past the perimeter to where attacks start. How we track infra, supply chain & cloud, catch threats fast, and turn intel into action. Join us 10/2 4pm CT: brighttalk.com/webcast/288/6…

Deriving ROI from monitoring the Dark Web

Is it enough to be preoccupied with monitoring the perimeter and fending off attacks against our systems? No! This focus overlooks the root cause of these attacks originating from the Dark Web. It's...

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Last time we exposed how social engineering can be used against threat actors. Now it’s time to go deeper. Part Two: “Threat Actor Psychology: Using Social Engineering and Other Jedi Tricks” live on @BrightTALK October 3rd at noon Central. brighttalk.com/webcast/15025…

Threat Actor Psychology: Using Social Engineering and Other Jedi Tricks - Part 2

Forget textbook phishing templates and generic vishing scripts. This is a continuation of the talk that continues a deep dive into the psychology, culture, and behavior of real-world threat actors...

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Join us for CTRL-ALT-Pen Test v2 for a @BrightTALK webinar. We'll explore more effective ways to boost your Pen Tests with real threat intel. One of key topics: how to tap Dark Web data w/o tipping off bad guys and use it safely. Join us 7/22 @ noon CDT brighttalk.com/webcast/15025…

CTRL-ALT-Pen Test v2: Five CTI-Powered Techniques & Tactics

We’re back with more on Penetration Testing and Red Teaming powered by real Cyber Threat Intelligence. In our upcoming webinar, we’ll break down 5 techniques you should be using in your pen tests....

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We’re back with CTRL-ALT-Pen Test v2 - our next @BrightTALK webinar with innovative Red Team tactics you should be using. Topics include: - CTI-powered recon - Dark Web data (done right) - Validation flaws & more Live July 22 at noon CDT Don’t miss it! brighttalk.com/webcast/15025…

CTRL-ALT-Pen Test v2: Five CTI-Powered Techniques & Tactics

We’re back with more on Penetration Testing and Red Teaming powered by real Cyber Threat Intelligence. In our upcoming webinar, we’ll break down 5 techniques you should be using in your pen tests....

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North Korean & Iranian remote workers are infiltrating real companies. We’ve investigated many of these events. We just dropped a @BrightTALK webinar on how they do it & how to deter them. Watch the full recording on demand brighttalk.com/webcast/962/6…

The Fine Art of NOT Hiring Nation State Threat Actors

Let’s dive into the world of threat actors posing as remote employees. Tune in as CISO Alex Holden uncovers their tricks, from passing background checks with mules to what they do once they’re hired....

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We’ve investigated many of these: North Korean & Iranian remote workers infiltrating companies. Most think “not us” ... until it is. Join our @BrightTALK webinar to spot red flags, avoid bad hires & boost HR cybersecurity. This Wed at noon CDT brighttalk.com/webcast/962/6…

The Fine Art of NOT Hiring Nation State Threat Actors

Let’s dive into the world of threat actors posing as remote employees. Tune in as CISO Alex Holden uncovers their tricks, from passing background checks with mules to what they do once they’re hired....

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You may know a little or a lot about Social Engineering but we use it to gain threat actors’ trust and intel. Catch my @BrightTALK talk on May 13 at 12 PM CDT for a look inside our approach. brighttalk.com/webcast/15025… #HoldSecurity #ThreatIntelligence #DarkWeb #SocialEngineering

Threat Actor Psychology: Using Social Engineering and Other Jedi Tricks

Forget textbook phishing templates and generic vishing scripts. This talk dives deep into the psychology, culture, and behavior of real-world threat actors and shows how we turn their own tactics...

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In our new @BrightTALK webinar, we'll discuss using technology and AI to find accidentally disclosed data within pictures and videos. Join us tomorrow, February 26, at 10 am CST for a unique look at Visual Threat Intelligence brighttalk.com/webcast/288/6…

Exploring Visual Threat Intelligence

Search for patterns within images and videos allows identification of many threats including corporate data leaks, ransomware attacks, fake news, and disclosures. Companies are re-envisioning new...

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With so much of our data already stolen and trafficked on the Dark Web, how would you go about defending your identity and access against a relentless wave of cyber-attacks? Join us on @BrightTALK as we discuss current threats and defense techniques brighttalk.com/webcast/288/6…

Price of Our Stolen Identities on the Dark Web

To strengthen our identity and access protection, it’s crucial to understand the current threat landscape and how sophisticated attackers exploit stolen data or intelligence signals. Tune into this...

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Hold Security's research and insight into @GravyAnalytics breach covered by @Forbes. It is not a regular breach of data, but a major invasion into privacy of many across the globe. forbes.com/sites/thomasbrews…
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To start our 2025 @BrightTALK webinar series, we begin with CTI overview of the threat landscape and a roadmap for the future. We will discuss adversarial AI , disinformation campaigns, cyber warfare, ransomware, and more. Join us January 7, at noon CST brighttalk.com/webcast/15025…

Cyber Threat Intelligence 2025

With all the improvements in cyber security, we still struggle with threat actors' advances and breaches. At the beginning of this year, it is important to reflect on wins and losses in cyber...

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