Verónica Valeros

Bio

I am Veronica Valeros, a cybersecurity researcher from Patagonia, Argentina, with over a decade of experience in threat intelligence, malware traffic analysis, and data-driven security. I work as a senior researcher and co-director of the Stratosphere Research Laboratory at the Czech Technical University in Prague, where I also teach the Introduction to Security course, both in a physical class and as a large-scale MOOC. I have presented at international conferences, including Black Hat, EkoParty, Botconf, and Virus Bulletin, and I serve on review boards for Black Hat and academic events. I am the co-founder of MatesLab hackerspace in Argentina and the Independent Fund for Women in Tech. I deliver intensive, hands-on training in network traffic and malware analysis, drawing on over 18,000 hours of network traffic investigation experience. Since 2025, I have been pursuing a PhD in Computer Science and AI at the Czech Technical University in Prague while completing a master's degree in Intelligence and Security Studies at Liverpool John Moores University.

This intensive two-day training teaches you how to understand, detect, and investigate modern malware attacks through hands-on network traffic analysis. Instead of relying on tools or dashboards, you will learn to recognize malicious behavior by developing analytical skills, technical intuition, and a solid methodology drawn from real incidents.

Across nine modules, you will analyze real-world captures, build timelines, and learn to separate normal from malicious activity. You will investigate ransomware behavior, botnet communications, DGAs, encrypted traffic, and custom protocols. You will also generate and analyze network logs and use machine learning.

The training combines short theory blocks with guided labs, peer discussions, and exercises distilled from decades of experience in traffic analysis. By the end, you will have the confidence and methodology required to analyse traffic and make informed decisions during real incidents.

Presented at Black Hat USA 2026

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