Hardening attack surfaces against AI-powered exploits

The window between vulnerability discovery and weaponization has collapsed into mere hours. When AI agents can autonomously chain exploits across networks, any blind spot — be it a rogue IoT device or a forgotten OT gateway — becomes a dangerous entry point. In this session, HD Moore (founder of Metasploit and runZero) breaks down why truly complete attack surface management is the only viable countermeasure.

Moore demonstrates how to regain control using runZero’s latest capabilities for discovery, exposure detection, and attack path mapping. HD goes beyond basic CVEs to uncover the "soft" exposures attackers love: default credentials, multi-homed devices, misconfigurations and more. Whether you’re securing a hybrid cloud or a complex industrial environment, you’ll walk away with a blueprint for finding the unknown and closing critical pathways that invite lateral movement.

Key Takeaways:

• Agentless Discovery: How to map your total attack surface — internal, external, and unmanaged — without the friction of agents or credentials.
• Visualizing Attack Paths: Identify hidden pathways and segmentation issues before they are exploited.
• Beyond the CVE: Uncover hard-to-find exposures and prepare for responding to an onslaught of zero days.
• The New Baseline: Why "seeing everything" is the prerequisite for modern defense, AI-assisted incident response, and adaptive threat hunting.