<![CDATA[BSides Vancouver Island]]>BSides Vancouver Island eatures conversations with cybersecurity researchers, practitioners and community leaders from the BSides Vancouver Island community.

Each episode explores the ideas behind security research and conference talks, from threat detection, incident response, network and infrastructure security and AI to the practical lessons that help defenders understand an evolving threat landscape.

Produced by the Vancouver Island Security Research Society, this series is part of BSides Vancouver Island: a community-driven security conference built around sharing knowledge, developing skills, and making cybersecurity more accessible.

Explore conference talks and speaker interviews at bsidesvi.com.

Follow along and join the conversation with #bsidesvi.

]]>https://www.bsidesvi.com/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:54:04 GMTMon, 17 Aug 2026 03:09:06 GMT60Vancouver Island Security Research Society<p>BSides Vancouver Island eatures conversations with cybersecurity researchers, practitioners and community leaders from the BSides Vancouver Island community.</p><p></p><p>Each episode explores the ideas behind security research and conference talks, from threat detection, incident response, network and infrastructure security and AI to the practical lessons that help defenders understand an evolving threat landscape.</p><p></p><p>Produced by the Vancouver Island Security Research Society, this series is part of BSides Vancouver Island: a community-driven security conference built around sharing knowledge, developing skills, and making cybersecurity more accessible.</p><p></p><p>Explore conference talks and speaker interviews at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://bsidesvi.com" target="_blank">bsidesvi.com</a>.</p><p></p><p>Follow along and join the conversation with #bsidesvi.</p>episodicVancouver Island Security Research Societysteven.pellerin@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Speaker Spotlight: Chris Brown - Have you ever Onboarded an AI Employee?]]>The conversation delves into the challenges of AI governance and accountability, highlighting the story of Agent B and the implications for managing AI agents. It explores the trust boundaries and decision-making processes in the context of agentic systems, providing valuable insights for organizations deploying AI agents.

Takeaways

  • AI Governance
  • Accountability

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to AI Governance
  • 00:57 The Story of Agent B
  • 03:19 Managing AI Agents
  • 10:07 Trust Boundaries and Decision Making
]]>f01cd6b7-caca-46e6-89d0-4dce7300eddeThu, 10 Sep 2026 14:36:47 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the challenges of AI governance and accountability, highlighting the story of Agent B and the implications for managing AI agents. It explores the trust boundaries and decision-making processes in the context of agentic systems, providing valuable insights for organizations deploying AI agents.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>AI Governance</li><li>Accountability</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to AI Governance</li><li>00:57 The Story of Agent B</li><li>03:19 Managing AI Agents</li><li>10:07 Trust Boundaries and Decision Making</li></ul>no00:15:35Speaker Spotlight: Chris Brown - Have you ever Onboarded an AI Employee?full<![CDATA[Speaker Spotlight: David Brunsdon - Your TV, My Exit Node - Inside the Residential Proxy Economy ]]>The conversation explores the topic of residential proxies and their impact on cybersecurity, focusing on the research and insights shared by threat researcher David Brunsdon. It delves into the use of residential proxies, their risks, and the implications for enterprise environments.

Takeaways

  • Residential proxies enable traffic to appear as though it comes from a normal home or business connection, posing significant risks to organizations.
  • The use of residential proxies in cyber attacks, ad fraud, and botnet activities highlights the need for organizations to address this threat in their security policies.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Residential Proxies
  • 04:40 Understanding Residential Proxies and Their Functionality
  • 07:00 The Usefulness of Residential Proxies to Attackers
  • 09:05 Real-World Risks of Residential Proxies in Enterprise Environments
  • 11:33 Addressing Residential Proxies in Security Policies

JOIN US AT BSIDES VANCOUVER ISLAND 2026

BSides Vancouver Island is a community-driven, grassroots cybersecurity conference bringing together security practitioners, researchers, students, and technology enthusiasts to learn, connect, and share knowledge.

Friday, September 25, 2026
Victoria Conference Centre โ€” Victoria, BC

This year marks our fifth anniversary*, with *two talk tracks for the first time.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets and conference details: https://bsidesvi.com

]]>7606fd3c-40bc-4e50-bcdd-b99b5bbca058Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation explores the topic of residential proxies and their impact on cybersecurity, focusing on the research and insights shared by threat researcher David Brunsdon. It delves into the use of residential proxies, their risks, and the implications for enterprise environments.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Residential proxies enable traffic to appear as though it comes from a normal home or business connection, posing significant risks to organizations.</li><li>The use of residential proxies in cyber attacks, ad fraud, and botnet activities highlights the need for organizations to address this threat in their security policies.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Residential Proxies</li><li>04:40 Understanding Residential Proxies and Their Functionality</li><li>07:00 The Usefulness of Residential Proxies to Attackers</li><li>09:05 Real-World Risks of Residential Proxies in Enterprise Environments</li><li>11:33 Addressing Residential Proxies in Security Policies</li></ul><p></p><p>JOIN US AT BSIDES VANCOUVER ISLAND 2026<br /><br />BSides Vancouver Island is a community-driven, grassroots cybersecurity conference bringing together security practitioners, researchers, students, and technology enthusiasts to learn, connect, and share knowledge.<br /><br /><b>Friday, September 25, 2026</b><br /><b>Victoria Conference Centre โ€” Victoria, BC</b><br /><br />This year marks our <b>fifth anniversary*, with *two talk tracks</b> for the first time.<br /><br />๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ <b>Tickets and conference details:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bsidesvi.com" target="_blank">https://bsidesvi.com</a></p>no00:13:48Speaker Spotlight: David Brunsdon - Your TV, My Exit Node - Inside the Residential Proxy Economy full<![CDATA[Speaker Spotlight: Amy Tom - Building the Local Cybersecurity Community: Meet Up by Meet Up]]>The conversation explores the importance of community in cybersecurity, highlighting the isolation of the profession, the power of community, building professional relationships, belonging in the community, participating in the community, low-pressure participation, panel discussion preview, the role of community in cybersecurity, and joining the cybersecurity community.

Takeaways

  • Community is essential in cybersecurity
  • Belonging in the community is valuable for career growth

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Isolation of Cybersecurity
  • 02:12 The Power of Community
  • 03:00 Building Professional Relationships
  • 04:20 Belonging in the Community
  • 06:22 Participating in the Community
  • 07:25 Low-Pressure Participation
  • 08:15 Panel Discussion Preview
  • 09:22 The Role of Community in Cybersecurity
  • 12:12 Joining the Cybersecurity Community

Panelists:ย 

  • Ryan Clarke, Principal Incident Response Consultant, Mandiant (Google Cloud) โ€” representing ISACA Vancouver Chapter, DC604, and VancitySecย 
  • Roberto Salgado, Co-Founder and CEO, Websec โ€” representing OWASP Victoriaย 
  • Parisa Saqib, Cybersecurity Analyst, BCIT โ€” representing DMZ604ย 

    JOIN US AT BSIDES VANCOUVER ISLAND 2026

    BSides Vancouver Island is a community-driven, grassroots cybersecurity conference bringing together security practitioners, researchers, students, and technology enthusiasts to learn, connect, and share knowledge.

    Friday, September 25, 2026
    Victoria Conference Centre โ€” Victoria, BC

    This year marks our fifth anniversary*, with *two talk tracks for the first time.

    ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets and conference details: https://bsidesvi.com
]]>24b62b91-00dd-4281-b293-567b22221370Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation explores the importance of community in cybersecurity, highlighting the isolation of the profession, the power of community, building professional relationships, belonging in the community, participating in the community, low-pressure participation, panel discussion preview, the role of community in cybersecurity, and joining the cybersecurity community.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Community is essential in cybersecurity</li><li>Belonging in the community is valuable for career growth</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Isolation of Cybersecurity</li><li>02:12 The Power of Community</li><li>03:00 Building Professional Relationships</li><li>04:20 Belonging in the Community</li><li>06:22 Participating in the Community</li><li>07:25 Low-Pressure Participation</li><li>08:15 Panel Discussion Preview</li><li>09:22 The Role of Community in Cybersecurity</li><li>12:12 Joining the Cybersecurity Community</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Panelists:</b>ย </p><ul><li>Ryan Clarke, Principal Incident Response Consultant, Mandiant (Google Cloud) โ€” representing ISACA Vancouver Chapter, DC604, and VancitySecย </li></ul><ul><li>Roberto Salgado, Co-Founder and CEO, Websec โ€” representing OWASP Victoriaย </li></ul><ul><li>Parisa Saqib, Cybersecurity Analyst, BCIT โ€” representing DMZ604ย <br /><br />JOIN US AT BSIDES VANCOUVER ISLAND 2026<br /><br />BSides Vancouver Island is a community-driven, grassroots cybersecurity conference bringing together security practitioners, researchers, students, and technology enthusiasts to learn, connect, and share knowledge.<br /><br /><b>Friday, September 25, 2026</b><br /><b>Victoria Conference Centre โ€” Victoria, BC</b><br /><br />This year marks our <b>fifth anniversary*, with *two talk tracks</b> for the first time.<br /><br />๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ <b>Tickets and conference details:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bsidesvi.com" target="_blank">https://bsidesvi.com</a></li></ul>no00:13:25Speaker Spotlight: Amy Tom - Building the Local Cybersecurity Community: Meet Up by Meet Upfull<![CDATA[Speaker Spotlight: Darin Smith - Living Off the Tunnel: A Project for Tracking Evasive VPN Clients ]]>The conversation delves into the world of evasive VPN clients and the Living Off the Tunnel project, shedding light on the real-world impact of these tools and the importance of defender awareness. Darren Smith, a threat research expert, shares insights into the development of the project and the significance of detecting evasive VPN tools.

Takeaways

  • Evasive VPN clients can pose a significant threat to enterprise network security.
  • Awareness and concrete strategies are crucial for defending against threats posed by evasive VPN tools.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Vancouver Island Security Research Society
  • 01:36 Guest Introduction and Background
  • 02:17 Path to Threat Research and Detection Engineering
  • 04:05 Evasive VPN Clients and Living Off the Tunnel Project
  • 06:14 Forensic Toolkit for Evasive VPN Clients
  • 08:20 Real-World Impact of Evasive VPNs
  • 09:38 AI Agents and Defender's Radar
  • 10:06 Key Takeaways and Conclusion

JOIN US AT BSIDES VANCOUVER ISLAND 2026

BSides Vancouver Island is a community-driven, grassroots cybersecurity conference bringing together security practitioners, researchers, students, and technology enthusiasts to learn, connect, and share knowledge.

Friday, September 25, 2026
Victoria Conference Centre โ€” Victoria, BC

This year marks our fifth anniversary*, with *two talk tracks for the first time.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets and conference details: https://bsidesvi.com

]]>757de99c-9b05-4879-a74f-f9b722a3fd72Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the world of evasive VPN clients and the Living Off the Tunnel project, shedding light on the real-world impact of these tools and the importance of defender awareness. Darren Smith, a threat research expert, shares insights into the development of the project and the significance of detecting evasive VPN tools.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Evasive VPN clients can pose a significant threat to enterprise network security.</li><li>Awareness and concrete strategies are crucial for defending against threats posed by evasive VPN tools.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Vancouver Island Security Research Society</li><li>01:36 Guest Introduction and Background</li><li>02:17 Path to Threat Research and Detection Engineering</li><li>04:05 Evasive VPN Clients and Living Off the Tunnel Project</li><li>06:14 Forensic Toolkit for Evasive VPN Clients</li><li>08:20 Real-World Impact of Evasive VPNs</li><li>09:38 AI Agents and Defender's Radar</li><li>10:06 Key Takeaways and Conclusion</li></ul><p></p><p>JOIN US AT BSIDES VANCOUVER ISLAND 2026<br /><br />BSides Vancouver Island is a community-driven, grassroots cybersecurity conference bringing together security practitioners, researchers, students, and technology enthusiasts to learn, connect, and share knowledge.<br /><br /><b>Friday, September 25, 2026</b><br /><b>Victoria Conference Centre โ€” Victoria, BC</b><br /><br />This year marks our <b>fifth anniversary*, with *two talk tracks</b> for the first time.<br /><br />๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ <b>Tickets and conference details:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bsidesvi.com" target="_blank">https://bsidesvi.com</a></p>no00:10:59Speaker Spotlight: Darin Smith - Living Off the Tunnel: A Project for Tracking Evasive VPN Clients full<![CDATA[Speaker Spotlight: Greg Pollock - From OnlyFans to Online Casinos ]]>The podcast features Greg Pollock, Director of Research and Insight at UpGuard, discussing his research into internet-wide threats and publicly available data sets, particularly focusing on DMCA data and its insights into compromised websites and online criminal activity. Greg emphasizes the value of cybersecurity fundamentals and shares tools and approaches for threat researchers to apply to their own investigations.

Takeaways

  • DMCA data provides valuable insights into online criminal activity.
  • Cybersecurity fundamentals are crucial for identifying and addressing website compromises.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to B-Sides Vancouver Island 2026
  • 00:54 Greg Pollock's Background and Research
  • 02:20 Investigating Internet-Wide Threats and Data Sets
  • 03:02 DMCA Data and Compromised Websites
  • 04:36 Patterns in DMCA Requests and Compromised Sites
  • 05:20 Value of DMCA Data for Threat Intelligence
  • 07:12 Insights into Online Criminal Activity
  • 11:10 Main Message and Takeaways

JOIN US AT BSIDES VANCOUVER ISLAND 2026

BSides Vancouver Island is a community-driven, grassroots cybersecurity conference bringing together security practitioners, researchers, students, and technology enthusiasts to learn, connect, and share knowledge.

Friday, September 25, 2026
Victoria Conference Centre โ€” Victoria, BC

This year marks our fifth anniversary*, with *two talk tracks for the first time.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets and conference details: https://bsidesvi.com

]]>982e11b2-c0fc-4df5-8776-f25b30497729Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>The podcast features Greg Pollock, Director of Research and Insight at UpGuard, discussing his research into internet-wide threats and publicly available data sets, particularly focusing on DMCA data and its insights into compromised websites and online criminal activity. Greg emphasizes the value of cybersecurity fundamentals and shares tools and approaches for threat researchers to apply to their own investigations.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>DMCA data provides valuable insights into online criminal activity.</li><li>Cybersecurity fundamentals are crucial for identifying and addressing website compromises.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to B-Sides Vancouver Island 2026</li><li>00:54 Greg Pollock's Background and Research</li><li>02:20 Investigating Internet-Wide Threats and Data Sets</li><li>03:02 DMCA Data and Compromised Websites</li><li>04:36 Patterns in DMCA Requests and Compromised Sites</li><li>05:20 Value of DMCA Data for Threat Intelligence</li><li>07:12 Insights into Online Criminal Activity</li><li>11:10 Main Message and Takeaways</li></ul><p></p><p>JOIN US AT BSIDES VANCOUVER ISLAND 2026<br /><br />BSides Vancouver Island is a community-driven, grassroots cybersecurity conference bringing together security practitioners, researchers, students, and technology enthusiasts to learn, connect, and share knowledge.<br /><br /><b>Friday, September 25, 2026</b><br /><b>Victoria Conference Centre โ€” Victoria, BC</b><br /><br />This year marks our <b>fifth anniversary*, with *two talk tracks</b> for the first time.<br /><br />๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ <b>Tickets and conference details:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bsidesvi.com" target="_blank">https://bsidesvi.com</a></p>no00:13:00Speaker Spotlight: Greg Pollock - From OnlyFans to Online Casinos full<![CDATA[Speaker Spotlight: Geoff McDonald - Fully Autonomous AI Attacks, and Worms That Vibe-Code Themselves]]>The conversation covers the BSides Vancouver Island Conference, Geoff's background in AI and cybersecurity, the impact of AI on cybersecurity, realistic threats of fully autonomous AI attacks, AI-powered worms, and preparing for AI-driven attacks.

Takeaways

  • AI is changing the landscape of cybersecurity
  • Security teams need to prepare for AI-driven attacks

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to B Sides Vancouver Island Conference
  • 01:10 Jeff's Background and Interest in AI and Cybersecurity
  • 02:30 Transition to AI and Machine Learning Team Leadership
  • 03:24 Impact of AI on Cybersecurity and Transition to AI
  • 04:24 Fully Autonomous AI Attacks and Realistic Threats
  • 10:10 AI-Powered Worms and Their Impact
  • 14:16 Preparing for AI-Driven Attacks

JOIN US AT BSIDES VANCOUVER ISLAND 2026

BSides Vancouver Island is a community-driven, grassroots cybersecurity conference bringing together security practitioners, researchers, students, and technology enthusiasts to learn, connect, and share knowledge.

Friday, September 25, 2026
Victoria Conference Centre โ€” Victoria, BC

This year marks our fifth anniversary*, with *two talk tracks for the first time.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets and conference details: https://bsidesvi.com

Follow BSides Vancouver Island for speaker interviews, conference talks, workshops, and community content.

]]>c0c3e31b-099b-4a27-8106-11c41e0d87b6Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:32:58 GMT<p>The conversation covers the BSides Vancouver Island Conference, Geoff's background in AI and cybersecurity, the impact of AI on cybersecurity, realistic threats of fully autonomous AI attacks, AI-powered worms, and preparing for AI-driven attacks.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><p></p><ul><li>AI is changing the landscape of cybersecurity</li><li>Security teams need to prepare for AI-driven attacks</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to B Sides Vancouver Island Conference</li><li>01:10 Jeff's Background and Interest in AI and Cybersecurity</li><li>02:30 Transition to AI and Machine Learning Team Leadership</li><li>03:24 Impact of AI on Cybersecurity and Transition to AI</li><li>04:24 Fully Autonomous AI Attacks and Realistic Threats</li><li>10:10 AI-Powered Worms and Their Impact</li><li>14:16 Preparing for AI-Driven Attacks</li></ul><p></p><p>JOIN US AT BSIDES VANCOUVER ISLAND 2026<br /><br />BSides Vancouver Island is a community-driven, grassroots cybersecurity conference bringing together security practitioners, researchers, students, and technology enthusiasts to learn, connect, and share knowledge.<br /><br /><b>Friday, September 25, 2026</b><br /><b>Victoria Conference Centre โ€” Victoria, BC</b><br /><br />This year marks our <b>fifth anniversary*, with *two talk tracks</b> for the first time.<br /><br />๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ <b>Tickets and conference details:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bsidesvi.com" target="_blank"><b>https://bsidesvi.com</b></a><br /><br />Follow BSides Vancouver Island for speaker interviews, conference talks, workshops, and community content.</p>no00:17:57Speaker Spotlight: Geoff McDonald - Fully Autonomous AI Attacks, and Worms That Vibe-Code Themselvesfull<![CDATA[Speaker Spotlight: Megg S. - Anatomy of a Sandworm: A Deep Dive into the Shai-Hulud Attacks ]]>The conversation delves into the Anatomy of a Sandworm, the Shy Halud attacks, and the evolution, behavior, and adaptation of Shy Halud. It also provides practical lessons and actions for security teams and discusses building stronger supply chain protections.

Takeaways

  • Shy Halud attacks raised important questions about trust, software dependencies, and the speed of compromise in modern development.
  • Pinning to exact versions of dependencies is crucial for reducing the risk of supply chain attacks.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to B Sides Vancouver Island
  • 00:50 Anatomy of a Sandworm: The Shy Halud Attacks
  • 03:31 Evolution of Shy Halud Attacks
  • 04:25 Unusual Behavior of Shy Halud
  • 06:08 Adaptation and Changes in Shy Halud
  • 07:29 Practical Lessons and Actions for Security Teams
  • 08:28 Building Stronger Supply Chain Protections


JOIN US AT BSIDES VANCOUVER ISLAND 2026

BSides Vancouver Island is a community-driven, grassroots cybersecurity conference bringing together security practitioners, researchers, students, and technology enthusiasts to learn, connect, and share knowledge.

Friday, September 25, 2026
Victoria Conference Centre โ€” Victoria, BC

This year marks our fifth anniversary*, with *two talk tracks for the first time.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets and conference details: https://bsidesvi.com

Follow BSides Vancouver Island for speaker interviews, conference talks, workshops, and community content.

]]>7c8db645-4408-4496-ba01-2c3ae6ae39daFri, 21 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the Anatomy of a Sandworm, the Shy Halud attacks, and the evolution, behavior, and adaptation of Shy Halud. It also provides practical lessons and actions for security teams and discusses building stronger supply chain protections.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Shy Halud attacks raised important questions about trust, software dependencies, and the speed of compromise in modern development.</li><li>Pinning to exact versions of dependencies is crucial for reducing the risk of supply chain attacks.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to B Sides Vancouver Island</li><li>00:50 Anatomy of a Sandworm: The Shy Halud Attacks</li><li>03:31 Evolution of Shy Halud Attacks</li><li>04:25 Unusual Behavior of Shy Halud</li><li>06:08 Adaptation and Changes in Shy Halud</li><li>07:29 Practical Lessons and Actions for Security Teams</li><li>08:28 Building Stronger Supply Chain Protections</li></ul><p><br />JOIN US AT BSIDES VANCOUVER ISLAND 2026<br /><br />BSides Vancouver Island is a community-driven, grassroots cybersecurity conference bringing together security practitioners, researchers, students, and technology enthusiasts to learn, connect, and share knowledge.<br /><br /><b>Friday, September 25, 2026</b><br /><b>Victoria Conference Centre โ€” Victoria, BC</b><br /><br />This year marks our <b>fifth anniversary*, with *two talk tracks</b> for the first time.<br /><br />๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ <b>Tickets and conference details:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bsidesvi.com" target="_blank">https://bsidesvi.com</a><br /><br />Follow BSides Vancouver Island for speaker interviews, conference talks, workshops, and community content.</p>no00:10:19Speaker Spotlight: Megg S. - Anatomy of a Sandworm: A Deep Dive into the Shai-Hulud Attacks full<![CDATA[Speaker Spotlight: Alan Ilicic - Evil AI vs Open Source Linux]]>Alan Ilicic discusses the topic of DNS exfiltration and its significance in cybersecurity. He explores the challenges of defending against DNS exfiltration and the practical steps to make environments less vulnerable to this kind of attack. The conversation also touches on the use of AI in DNS exfiltration and the broader implications of DNS as a covert tunnel for command and control.

Takeaways

  • DNS exfiltration is a significant challenge in cybersecurity
  • Defending against DNS exfiltration requires careful control of egress and behavioral analysis

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to DNS Exfiltration
  • 03:20 The Significance of DNS in Cybersecurity
  • 04:10 Challenges and Countermeasures
  • 06:06 AI in DNS Exfiltration
  • 07:18 Practical Steps for Defense

Join us at BSides Vancouver Island 2026

BSides Vancouver Island is a community-driven, grassroots cybersecurity conference bringing together security practitioners, researchers, students, and technology enthusiasts to learn, connect, and share knowledge.

Friday, September 25, 2026
Victoria Conference Centre โ€” Victoria, BC

This year marks our fifth anniversary, with two talk tracks for the first time.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets and conference details: https://bsidesvi.com

Follow BSides Vancouver Island for speaker interviews, conference talks, workshops, and community content.

]]>37622b00-21f8-4d33-b60b-b6a9b5864d88Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:49:54 GMT<p>Alan Ilicic discusses the topic of DNS exfiltration and its significance in cybersecurity. He explores the challenges of defending against DNS exfiltration and the practical steps to make environments less vulnerable to this kind of attack. The conversation also touches on the use of AI in DNS exfiltration and the broader implications of DNS as a covert tunnel for command and control.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>DNS exfiltration is a significant challenge in cybersecurity</li><li>Defending against DNS exfiltration requires careful control of egress and behavioral analysis</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to DNS Exfiltration</li><li>03:20 The Significance of DNS in Cybersecurity</li><li>04:10 Challenges and Countermeasures</li><li>06:06 AI in DNS Exfiltration</li><li>07:18 Practical Steps for Defense</li></ul><p></p><h2>Join us at BSides Vancouver Island 2026</h2><p>BSides Vancouver Island is a community-driven, grassroots cybersecurity conference bringing together security practitioners, researchers, students, and technology enthusiasts to learn, connect, and share knowledge.</p><p></p><p><b>Friday, September 25, 2026</b><br /><b>Victoria Conference Centre โ€” Victoria, BC</b></p><p></p><p>This year marks our <b>fifth anniversary</b>, with <b>two talk tracks</b> for the first time.</p><p></p><p>๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ <b>Tickets and conference details:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bsidesvi.com" target="_blank">https://bsidesvi.com</a></p><p></p><p>Follow BSides Vancouver Island for speaker interviews, conference talks, workshops, and community content.</p><p></p>no00:09:17262Speaker Spotlight: Alan Ilicic - Evil AI vs Open Source Linuxfull<![CDATA[Speaker Spotlight: Ryan Smith - The Control Plane Awakens]]>The conversation covers the upcoming BSides Vancouver Island 2026 cybersecurity conference, with a focus on the talk 'The Control Plane Awakens: How Attackers Are Taking Over Network Edge Infrastructure' by Ryan Smith. The discussion delves into the evolving threat landscape, edge security and the importance of community involvement in cybersecurity events.

Takeaways

  • Edge infrastructure is increasingly targeted by attackers for long-term operational purposes.
  • Community involvement and support are essential for individuals attending their first security conference or giving their first security talk.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to B Sides Vancouver Island
  • 01:20 The Control Plane Awakens: Attackers and Network Edge Infrastructure
  • 02:23 Ryan Smith's Journey in Cybersecurity
  • 04:21 Attackers' Approach to Edge Devices
  • 07:08 Defenders' Monitoring and Detection Challenges
  • 09:07 Improving Edge Security Monitoring
  • 10:51 Community Involvement and Support in Cybersecurity

Join us at BSides Vancouver Island 2026

BSides Vancouver Island is a community-driven, grassroots cybersecurity conference bringing together security practitioners, researchers, students, and technology enthusiasts to learn, connect, and share knowledge.

Friday, September 25, 2026
Victoria Conference Centre โ€” Victoria, BC

This year marks our fifth anniversary, with two talk tracks for the first time.

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]]>11da3918-d781-48b1-baf7-087a6d3cca18Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:17:01 GMT<p>The conversation covers the upcoming BSides Vancouver Island 2026 cybersecurity conference, with a focus on the talk 'The Control Plane Awakens: How Attackers Are Taking Over Network Edge Infrastructure' by Ryan Smith. The discussion delves into the evolving threat landscape, edge security and the importance of community involvement in cybersecurity events.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Edge infrastructure is increasingly targeted by attackers for long-term operational purposes.</li><li>Community involvement and support are essential for individuals attending their first security conference or giving their first security talk.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to B Sides Vancouver Island</li><li>01:20 The Control Plane Awakens: Attackers and Network Edge Infrastructure</li><li>02:23 Ryan Smith's Journey in Cybersecurity</li><li>04:21 Attackers' Approach to Edge Devices</li><li>07:08 Defenders' Monitoring and Detection Challenges</li><li>09:07 Improving Edge Security Monitoring</li><li>10:51 Community Involvement and Support in Cybersecurity</li></ul><p></p><h2>Join us at BSides Vancouver Island 2026</h2><p>BSides Vancouver Island is a community-driven, grassroots cybersecurity conference bringing together security practitioners, researchers, students, and technology enthusiasts to learn, connect, and share knowledge.</p><p></p><p><b>Friday, September 25, 2026</b><br /><b>Victoria Conference Centre โ€” Victoria, BC</b></p><p></p><p>This year marks our <b>fifth anniversary</b>, with <b>two talk tracks</b> for the first time.</p><p></p><p>๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ <b>Tickets and conference details:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bsidesvi.com" target="_blank">https://bsidesvi.com</a></p><p></p><p>Follow BSides Vancouver Island for speaker interviews, conference talks, workshops, and community content.</p>no00:15:32261Speaker Spotlight: Ryan Smith - The Control Plane Awakensfull