The Rise in EDR Killers: An Emerging Threat to Endpoint Security 

John Dwyer

Deputy CTO & Head of ARC Labs

John Dwyer is the Director of Security Research and Head of ARC Labs at Binary Defense where he lead research and development initiatives to improve Binary Defense product and services as well as threat research to develop meaningful insights and trends for the security community. John (@_dwyer_ ) brings 15+ years of security and technology experience, with an extensive background in security research and development, incident response, threat hunting, security thought leadership, and adversary operational analysis. Prior to Binary Defense, John spent time with IBM X-Force, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, as well as Carnegie Mellon’s Software Engineering Institute as a research and incident responder. John has spoken at the world’s largest cybersecurity events such as Black Hat, RSAC, and SANS Threat Hunting Summit.

JP Castellanos

Director of Threat Intelligence

JP Castellanos, the Director of Threat Intelligence at Binary Defense, brings over 15 years of extensive experience in the cybersecurity domain. Beginning his career as a help desk analyst in the Department of Defense (DoD), JP has skillfully climbed the ranks through roles in Incident Response (IR), Security Operations Center (SOC) management, Threat Hunting, and Cyber Threat Intelligence. His tenure with the DoD lasted till 2018, after which he served as a Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst supporting a major oil and gas organization until 2023.

An expert in advanced threat detection and response, JP holds several prestigious certifications from SANS, including FOR578 Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, FOR572 Network Forensic Analyst, and SEC599 Defending Advanced Threats. These credentials underscore his expertise in anticipating, mitigating, and defending against advanced cyber threats.

Known for his ability to translate complex threat landscapes into actionable intelligence, JP is committed to fortifying organizations against the evolving challenges of cybersecurity. His unique blend of technical expertise and strategic foresight ensures that attendees gain valuable insights into the detection and prevention of sophisticated cyber threats.

Eric Gonzalez

Sr. Incident Response Analyst

Eric Gonzalez is the Senior Incident Response Analyst at Binary Defense, bringing over 14 years of experience in Security Operations and Incident Response. Known for his expertise and dedication, Eric has worked in diverse industries, including professional services, healthcare, insurance, and higher education.

Before joining Binary Defense, Eric honed his craft in the healthcare industry as a Cybersecurity Incident Response Analyst, where he responded to a wide range of threats, establishing a threat hunting programs, helping with automation and content engineering, deploying and maintaining honeypots/honeytokens, and writing and reviewing numerous playbooks. His experience includes handling critical incidents such as ransomware attacks, credential stuffing, insider threats, and zero-day vulnerability exploits like Log4Shell and MOVEit.

Eric holds a BS in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, an MS specializing in Computer Forensics and Cyber Operations, and multiple certifications, including GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM) and GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA). With his deep technical expertise and passion for empowering organizations, Eric is dedicated to defending against evolving insider threats