Topic: Red Teaming for Resilience: How Ethical Hacking Strengthens IR
Abstract: In today’s dynamic threat landscape, the surge in both the sophistication and volume of cyberattacks has made proactive defense a strategic necessity. As a result, organizations are shifting their incident response (IR) strategies from reactive approaches to proactive, intelligence-driven models. Central to this transformation are the insights derived from ethical hacking and penetration testing. These offensive security practices generate critical telemetry that helps identify vulnerabilities, simulate real-world attack scenarios, and ultimately reshape IR strategies to be more resilient and responsive. This webinar explores the role of ethical hacking in shaping IR strategies, delving into the lifecycle of a red team engagement, from reconnaissance to exploitation, and examining how these insights translate into actionable improvements in IR planning, threat hunting, and SOC operations.
Key Takeaways:
- The role of red teaming in modern cybersecurity
- How simulations and telemetry from red teaming integrate into IR strategies
- Tools and techniques used by ethical hackers
Speaker:
Eder Ribeiro, Director, Global Incident Response
Bio: Eder is a founding member and leader of TransUnion’s Incident Response Forensics (IRF) team. The IRF team focuses on digital forensics and incident response services for the insurance market and law firms. Eder and his team support IRF operations in the US, Canada, Australia, and selected European and Latin American jurisdictions. Eder also leads the U.S. breach notification and fulfillment team, which is a key part of TransUnion’s holistic approach to cybersecurity. Eder has a background in cybersecurity, privacy, incident response, and leadership. Prior to joining TransUnion, Eder earned a Juris Doctor with a focus on privacy, compliance, contracts, and corporate law from Roger Williams University School of Law. He also earned a Master of Science degree in Cybersecurity from Roger Williams University. Eder continues to serve as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the Rhode Island Army National Guard for 19 years, including a tour of duty in the Kandahar province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
