GIAC Research Papers
Explore GIAC research papers authored by certified professionals, covering real-world cybersecurity topics including cloud security, incident response, digital forensics, and AI.
Leveraging Large Language Models for Cross-Vendor Firewall Configuration Migration: A Comparative Case Study of Claude and ChatGPT
Research PaperArtificial IntelligenceThis paper investigates how two current-generation large language models (LLMs) perform on a single, representative firewall migration task.
- 12 May 2026
Revolutionizing Enterprise Security: The Exciting Future of Passkeys Beyond Passwords
Research PaperCyber Defense, Security AwarenessAs digital threats grow increasingly sophisticated, traditional password-based authentication systems are proving inadequate, leaving enterprises vulnerable to phishing, credential stuffing, and other cyberattacks.
- 23 Dec 2024
- Rich Greene
Hunting the Hound of Hades: Kerberos Delegation Attacks, Detections and Defenses
Research PaperDigital Forensics and Incident ResponseWhen misconfigured, Kerberos delegation in an Active Directory environment can lead to complete domain compromise.
- 23 Dec 2024
The Proof is in the Pudding: EDR Configuration Versus Ransomware
Research PaperCyber DefenseEach Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tool is slightly different in its functions and operations but is similar in its goal.
- 23 Dec 2024
SANS 2024 Multicloud Survey: Securing Multiple Clouds Amid Constant Changes
Research PaperCloud Security, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity and IT EssentialsThis white paper offers invaluable knowledge to help you navigate the complexities of securing...
- 27 Aug 2024
- Kenneth G. Hartman
Cheap Malware Calls for Cheap Defense: Shellcode and Defense Tools on an SMB Security Budget
Research PaperDigital Forensics and Incident ResponseThis research will examine the varieties of free and open-source tooling available for...
- 16 Aug 2024
Shining a Light on AI: Ensuring Vendor Transparency in Data Sourcing and Delivery
Research PaperSecurity Awareness, Artificial IntelligenceAmidst the proliferation of AI solutions, the focus lies in evaluating transparency, undisclosed...
- 29 Jan 2024
Are your Azure Applications at Risk?
Research PaperAzure Cloud by Microsoft is one of the most popular choices of cloud service provider. Azure...
- 29 Sep 2022
Threat Intelligence-Driven Attack Surface Management
Research PaperDigital Forensics and Incident ResponseDefenders struggle to keep up with the pace of digital transformation in the face of an expanding...
- 9 Aug 2022
Secure Email Transmission Protocols — A New Architecture Design
Research PaperDuring today’s digital age, emails have become a crucial part of communications for both personal...
- 9 Aug 2022
How to Build and Use an Incident Response Playbook Effectively
Research PaperDigital Forensics and Incident ResponseAn effective incident response playbook provides structure and clarity during high-pressure security events.
- 25 Jul 2022
Enter The Matrix: Automating Secure Communication Infrastructure at the Organizational Level
Research PaperThe Matrix project details a set of open APIs for decentralized and federated communication across...
- 25 Jul 2022