Huntress Cybersecurity Advisor Recalls Helping a Fortune 500 Company Respond to a Zero-Day
Summary
Huntress cybersecurity advisor Ben Bernstein recounts helping a Fortune 500 company respond to an actively exploited zero-day and says effective security can start with existing controls, staff education, and proactive planning.
Key points
- Bernstein says he helped a Fortune 500 company respond to an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability.
- During a roughly 30-minute call, he advised on temporary and long-term controls, monitoring, and security tooling.
- He coordinated with the CISO and SOC director and delegated tasks to colleagues.
- Bernstein advocates maximizing existing technologies and controls before buying additional tools.
- He emphasizes security fundamentals, staff education, and proactive measures.
Article Details
- Topic
- Employee spotlight on Ben Bernstein, Manager of Cybersecurity Advisors at Huntress, and his approach to practical cybersecurity leadership.