Explore a comprehensive Black Hat USA 2012 conference talk on targeted intrusion remediation strategies. Delve into the unique challenges posed by persistent threats and learn how to adapt your approach for effective defense. Discover a three-pronged model for tactical and strategic security planning, focusing on inhibiting attacker activities, enhancing visibility for compromise detection, and improving rapid response capabilities. Gain insights from Jim Aldridge, a Mandiant manager with extensive experience in incident remediation, as he shares lessons learned from handling numerous APT threat actor cases. Examine the targeted attack lifecycle, recommended remediation approaches, and strategic initiatives to strengthen your organization's security posture. Understand the importance of login monitoring, password changes, application whitelisting, and strategic hunting in combating sophisticated threats.