FloCon 2016 Presentations
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These presentations were given at FloCon 2016, a network security conference that provides a forum to discuss large-scale network flow analytics. Showcasing next-generation analytic techniques, FloCon is geared toward operational analysts, tool developers, researchers, and others interested in applying the latest analytics against large volumes of traffic.
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Keynote: Achieving a Secure and Resilient Cyber Ecosystem: A Way Ahead
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By Dr. Peter M. Fonash (Department of Homeland Security, CS&C)
This keynote presentation was given in January 2016 at FloCon, a network security conference that provides a forum for large-scale network flow analytics.
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A Meaningful Metric for IPv4 Addresses
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By Leigh B. Metcalf
This presentation was given in January 2016 at FloCon, a network security conference that provides a forum for large-scale network flow analytics.
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Better Reporting Guidelines for Better Data
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By Christopher Washington (Department of Homeland Security), Brian Allen (US-CERT)
This presentation was given in January 2016 at FloCon, a network security conference that provides a forum for large-scale network flow analytics.
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Capturing and Processing One Million Network Flows Per Second with SiLK: Challenges and Strategies
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By Robert Techentin (Mayo Clinic), David R. Holmes (Mayo Clinic), James C. Nelms (Mayo Clinic), Barry K. Gilbert (Mayo Clinic)
This presentation describes flow data collection at the Mayo Clinic.
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Classifying Encrypted Traffic with TLS-Aware Telemetry
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By Blake Anderson (Cisco Systems, Inc.), David McGrew (Cisco Systems, Inc.), Alison Kendler (Cisco Systems, Inc.)
In this presentation, the authors propose augmenting the typical 5-tuple with TLS-aware telemetry elements.
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Command and Control Mechanism Trends in Exploit Kits, RATs, APTs, and Other Malware
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By Mark Mager
In this FloCon 2016 presentation, the author provides a brief summary of common C2 TTPs observed during 2015.
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Data Fusion: Enhancing NetFlow Graph Analytics
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By Emilie Purvine, Bryan Olsen (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory), Cliff Joslyn (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)
In this FloCon 2016 presentation, the authors explain RDP logins and why they are important to analyze in the context of NetFlow.
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Detecting Traffic to Recently Unparked Domains with Analysis Pipeline
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By Daniel Ruef
In this presentation, the authors discuss using an Analysis Pipeline to detect (1) changes in the control plane and (2) data going to recently unparked IP addresses.
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Distributed Sensor Data Contextualization at Scale for Threat Intelligence Analysis
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By Jason Trost (ThreatStream, Inc.)
In this FloCon 2016 presentation, the author discusses his experiences with analyzing data collected from distributed honeypot sensors, p0f, snort/suricata, and botnet sinkholes.
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Gosh Wow, Volusia Networks!
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By Brian Whiting
This FloCon 2016 presentation describes network operations at Volusia County, Florida.
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