Bypassing Cylance: Part 5 – Looking Forward

This post reflects on a penetration test where basic techniques bypassed Cylance, critiques vendor marketing and EULA restrictions, and acknowledges Cylance’s strengths over traditional AV while rejecting “silver bullet” narratives. It advocates for unbiased, comprehensive testing and a practical security architecture centered on application and egress whitelisting, noting the operational overhead and staffing required to implement such controls effectively.