Alec Hunter
Alec (@brathadair) is a cyber-physical systems (CPS) security researcher specializing in Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO), with extensive experience in drone-based Red Air engagements. He currently serves as a Security Consultant at SpookSec and was previously the Lead Offensive Security Engineer at Phoenix Technologies. He holds several certifications, including DSOC, DOCP, CSVA, CBBH, CDFP, OSWP, and FAA Part 107.
Session
Critical-infrastructure sites have hardened perimeters, access controls, and robust camera systems that deter and catch ground-level intrusions. But what about the airspace above them? This talk addresses a gap many sectors share: detecting and responding to drones. We’ll walk through how airspace pentesting over critical infrastructure actually works, what on-site defenders can do to strengthen detection and response, and demystify how to legally and safely get started with aerial assessments. Attendees will leave with equipment recommendations, a clear runbook for performing this work, and a persuasive narrative to secure budget and buy-in for launching aerial assessment and drone-defense programs.