Welcome to Hunt Club! 

Use this day to check into your hotel and get settled. There are some amazing dinner spots right outside our hotel.

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow at 7:30am for breakfast and 8:30am for our first Hunt Club Session!

Breakfast

Opening Remarks and Vectra Vision

Speaker: Hitesh Sheth, CEO

The New Vectra Platform Experience

Speaker: Rohan Chitradurga, VP of Product Management

Abstract: Join Vectra PM as we showcase exciting new Vectra product experience that makes it easier for YOU

New Experience Deep Dive:  Behind the scenes with Vectra UX

Speaker: Padraig Mannion, Director UX

Abstract: We're excited about the new Vectra Platform experience and we think you should be as well! Join our User Experience team to pull back the curtain on the new workflows embedded into the platform and showcase the designs and workflows behind key features like AI Prioritization and Advanced Investigations and how they'll make your life better.

Break

Data Science at the Cutting Edge:  Transforming Security Operations with AI (DS)

Speaker: Matt Silver, Senior Director of Data Science

Abstract: At Vectra, Data-Science is part of our DNA and we're all about pushing past the cutting edge.  Join a session delivered from our distinguished Data Science staff to deep dive into how AI is being deployed to intelligently manage noise and signal, prioritize actionable observations, and even intelligently partner with human analysts to accelerate outcomes!

Vectra AI Platform and Ecosystem:  Getting the most out of your security stack

Speaker: Dale O'Grady, Principal Engineer

Abstract: How does the new Vectra AI platform experience fit into your broader enterprise ecosystem?  What integrations should be top of mind, and what existing capabilities will be enhanced?  Join Vectra AI's TME team as they answer those questions and more!

Lunch

New Experience Workshop:  Up, close and personal with the Future!

Speaker: Padraig Mannon, Director UX

Speaker: Rohan Chitradurga, VP of Product Management

Abstract: Join this interactive break out session to ask questions, get answers and get a close up look at the future!

Architecture Workshop:  Maximizing Vectra ROI with effective System Architecture

Speaker: Justin Howe, Sr. Manager, Consulting Engineer

Abstract: This breakout session gives you direct access to Vectra AI's Consulting Engineering team where they'll share the tips and tricks they use day-in and day-out to maximize platform performance, ranging from deployment, configuration, and ongoing management and operation.

Capture the Flag Workshop:  Day 1 Milestones

Speaker: Cyrille Franchet, Technical Marketing Engineer

Abstract: Compare your offensive and defensive tradecraft against benchmarks set by real world adversaries as part of our Capture the Flag event.  Whether you're actively participating in the CTF or just want to sit in and listen and learn, this workshop will run through key steps between initial access and the major flag that marks the middle of the scenario.

Active Design Session:  Modernizing Security Operations (UX)

Speaker: Padraig Mannion, Director UX

Abstract: Ever wanted to take a crack at designing the perfect tooling for the Security Operations Center?  Now's your chance!  Let your voice be heard and join Vectra's UX team in an exploratory design session to optimize the platform the way you want it!

Break

Agile Cyber Defense: Building the Capabilities to Counter Any Attack

Speaker: Kevin Kennedy, SVP, Cybersecurity at Blackstone; Former CTO & CIO; U.S. Marine Corps veteran

Abstract: As the threat landscape grows, and our attack surfaces widen, many security and technology executives focus on frameworks and playbooks to counter specific threats. But we all know those plans have limitations -- and often blow up depending on attacker behavior. 

Tales from the Trenches:  A Day in the Life of Vectra MDR (VMDR)

Speaker: Jonathan Barrett, Director of Consulting Analysts

Abstract: We're seen it all and we've lived to tell the tale!  Celebrate the wins by joining key members of the Vectra Managed Detection and Response analyst team share real world stories of putting the bad guys in their place, and the lessons we've learned along the way.

Day 1 Closing Remarks

Speaker: Oliver Tavakoli, CTO

Take this time to refresh and catch up on anything that popped up throughout the day. We'll meet after this for dinner!

Dinner: 6:45 - 9pm

Breakfast

Opening Remarks

Speaker: Oliver Tavakoli, CTO

New Twists on an Old Classic:  Modern Identity-based Attacks in the Hybrid Enterprise

Speaker: John Mancini, Group Product Manager

Abstract: In 2022 Vectra monitored over 1 million cloud identities spanning the globe.  This visibility, combined with independent research, has enabled Vectra to understand the types of attacks and techniques attackers are currently using to progress their attacks.  In this session, we will report on the active techniques used to progress attacks against SaaS applications, including M365 and identity providers, so that you can be better prepared to stop future attacks. 

Cloud Native Infrastructure from an Adversary's Perspective

Speaker: Kat Traxler, Principal Security Researcher

Abstract: Understanding the cloud native threat landscape (AWS, Azure, etc.) presents defenders with an opportunity get ahead of adversaries in an arena where tradecraft is rapidly evolving. Join us to take a peak at cutting edge research originating from Vectra's world class security research team.

Break

From Red Shirts to Starfleet Commanders:  A Panel Discussion on Empowering The Next Generation

Speakers: 
Dan Basile, CISO at Texas A&M University

Dominic Dertatevasion, Director of SecOps at Texas A&M University

Tim Wade, Deputy CIO at Vectra AI

Lunch

Capture The Flag Workshop Day 2: Concluding Milestones 

Abstract: Compare your offensive and defensive tradecraft against benchmarks set by real world adversaries as part of our Capture the Flag event.  Whether you're actively participating in the CTF or just want to sit in and listen and learn, this workshop will run through key steps between the major flags that mark the end of day one, and the final steps to conclude this CTF.

Blue Team Workshop:  Hands on with Vectra AI Detection & Response

Abstract: Attackers have developed and honed techniques that allow them to orchestrate effective identity-based campaigns against enterprise SaaS applications, including applications in the M365 suite.  To defend against these attacks, teams should be aware of the techniques attackers are leveraging and the early signals of attacks so that they can respond before damage is done. In this hands-on blue team exercise, you will have the opportunity to review the early signals of an identity-based attack in a SaaS environment and how to respond before damage is done.

Post-compromise Adversary Emulation with ./HAVOC

Speaker: Tom D'Aquino, Director of Security Validation

Abstract: Join Vectra's very own Tom D'Aquino, the author and maintainer of the ./havoc framework, for a dive into how to adopt offensive command-and-control tools like ./havoc to level-up the blue team.

Attacking Microsoft 365 and Azure AD with the MAAD Attack Framework

Speaker: Arpan Sarkar, TME - Threat Hunting

Abstract: In this session, we will take a hands-on approach to simulate a SaaS attack using the MAAD Attack Framework.  Cloud attacks progress with a significantly different set of techniques than network attacks focusing not on payload and malware but on abusing the permissions and the privilege of compromised identities to access and abuse native applications.  Attendees will be guided through the MAAD attack framework, a tool designed to replicate the techniques Vectra has observed used in the world by attackers.  By exploring the techniques used by attackers, defenders can be better positioned to stop attackers in their own environment. 

Break

2023 Highlights: Platform and Services Roadmap

Speaker: Rohan Chitradurga, VP of Product

Abstract: Join the Product Management team as they unveil the key capabilities and features to expect for Vectra AI's platform and services in 2023.

Mad Science:  Vision, Innovation, and Special Projects from the Office of the CTO

Speaker: Tim Wade, Deputy CTO

Abstract: Sometimes innovation looks a lot like Mad Science! Close out Hunt Club with a session delivered directly from the Office of the CTO and Special Projects team to pull back the curtain on efforts underway, major innovations on the horizon, and how it all comes together to reinforce Vectra AI’s vision for the future.

Closing Ceremony

Speakers: Oliver Tavakoli, CTO

Abstract: We're all on this journey together. Join us for closing remarks to reflect on this milestone community event, and look ahead towards our future.

Office Hours

Abstract: Have questions and want to chat more? Join our Product, UX, Analyst and Office of the CTO teams for office hours! 

Please take this opportunity to get tailored advice and arrange for any follow-up conversations with our team. 

Take this time to refresh and catch up on anything that popped up throughout the day. We'll meet after this for dinner. 

Group dinner and Blue's Concert at Antone's!

From everyone at Vectra, we want to thank you for being a customer, and for joining us for a very special Hunt Club! 

Please check out of your hotel by 11am. We look forward to seeing you at future events, and can't wait to host you for Hunt Club in 2024!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Sri Sheth, ssheth@vectra.ai.