Session Details
Breakout Presentation
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 / 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM at Mariposa 8, East Convention Center, Level 2
Inside the adversary's mind: Cloudflare's Red Team

Ever wonder what it’s like to think like a hacker, but for good? The Cloudflare Red Team lives inside the adversary’s mind every day. In this session, learn how we simulate advanced persistent threats against our global infrastructure. We’re not just running scans — we’re building custom malware, cracking passwords, performing deep-dive penetration tests, and even getting hands-on with physical security, right down to the servers. We simulate real-world attacks — sometimes covertly to test detection capabilities and other times collaboratively with our Blue Team in exercises — to hone response and find every weak spot. This isn’t just about finding bugs; it’s how we constantly push Cloudflare security to be the best it can be and stay resilient for the 20% of the Internet that depends on us. 

Key Takeaways

  • Gain insight into how Cloudflare uses offensive security techniques to ensure our network, systems and products are as secure as they can be.
  • Discover how our Red Team works, and our secret sauces that make us effective.
  • Understand the benefits of a Red Team, that may go beyond the obvious.
Speakers
Dan Jones
Dan Jones
Principal Red Team Engineer
Cloudflare
Tags
Session Track
Platform & Governance — Connectivity Cloud
Target Audience
End User to Senior Manager, Infrastructure and Operations Leaders, Practitioners
Session Knowledge Level
Intermediate | Level 200
Session Topics
Security modernization & zero trust, Threat prevention & response, Threat intelligence & new risks
Type
Breakout Presentation
Industry
Healthcare & life sciences, Manufacturing & Industrial, Retail & ecommerce, Technology, Aviation - Transportation & Logistics, Energy - Utilities & Critical Infrastructure
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