Long Live: Effects of the Longtail of Dwell Times

The cybersecurity industry celebrates the reduction of dwell times. The latest M-Trends report states the global median dwell time is 10 days; however, more than 10% of incidents investigated had dwell times of more than 6 months—with some at over 5 years. In this session we will discuss the motivations and tactics behind attacks with various dwell times, and the impact these attacks can have on organizations. Guidance will be provided for how to hunt for these types of intrusions, as well as steps to take to temper these squatters.