Case Study 1: Advanced Persistent Threats Keyth Lee Strayer University Online CIS 502 Dr. Emmanuel Nyeanchi January 22, 2014 Abstract This paper analyzes the 2011 APT Summit findings and the 2012 RSA Security Brief. It summarizes the findings of both of the aforementioned documents, examines several popular cyber attack methodologies, and describes various ways to respond to these attacks. It is interesting that both documents allude to the fact that persistence on the part of humans to
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monitoring in order to streamline sensor deployments, decrease cost, and more easily centralize operations. At the same time, the idea of a well-defined defensible perimeter is being challenged by cloud computing, the insider threat, the so-called advanced persistent threat problem, and the popularity of socially-engineered application-level attacks over network-based attacks. Commonly, network and security practitioners hear that the start of any network-centric project is to baseline the network
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Advanced Persistent Threats Against RSA Tokens John Valachovic Dr. Nelson Stewart CIS 502 April 25, 2013 Abstract In this paper I will look at RSA tokens and describe a successful APT attack. I will disclose the attack methods used and explain why they were successful. I will also explain the best methods available to control and prevent these attacks. With new emerging technologies organizations may reduce the APT threat. Advanced Persistent Threats Against RSA Tokens Advance persistent
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RUNNING HEAD: Advanced Persistent Threats Against RSA Tokens 1 Advanced Persistent Threats Against RSA Tokens McQuinda Johnson Dr. Al Oluyomi CIS 502 January 27, 2014 Advanced Persistent Threats Against RSA Tokens 2 An evolution in the goals and sophistication of computer network intrusions has rendered these approaches insufficient for the threats facing many modern networked organizations. A new class of adversaries, appropriately dubbed the “Advanced Persistent Threat” (APT),
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complex and expensive asymmetric threats have proved to be significantly dangerous to the security of any country. While cyber-attacks are increasingly driven by automated processes, human beings still operate at human speeds. Today, cybercrime has developed and adversaries have gained sponsorship from governments, international organizations or individuals for their selfish interests. The most recent development in cyber-attacks are the advanced persistent threats. According to Vert, Gonen and Brown
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Plan Incident Response Weekend Plan Conclusions References 3 3 4 6 9 9 2 GIAC Enterprises – Security Controls Implementation Plan Executive Summary The cyber-threat landscape has evolved significantly in recent years. From primarily a threat of denial of service and website vandalism in years past, to the currently advanced and well resourced adversaries employing complex technologies to achieve financial and political benefit. At GIAC Enterprises, we have observed huge increases in suspicious
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Mobile Device Security and Other Threats Melissa M Dr. Constance Blanson Theories of Security Management November 30, 2014 Analyze the emerging security threats presented within the “Security Threat Report 2014” Security threats have not only grown and matured quickly, but the people behind these threats have become more creative in camouflaging their work. These criminals have become more adept at eluding their identification and are now relying on cryptography. Malware authors, as with
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existence; illustrate the driving forces for the development of advanced drone technologies, and how drones will shape future conflicts. Overview During the early years of drone development 1. What they are and what they were built for 2. First drones introduced as we know them today 3. Current uses by U.S. military and adversaries (use of COTS) Transition: Drones must evolve to stay ahead of adversaries. Driving force 1. Ever changing threats 2. Outdated sensors 3. The need for more capabilities and
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Over the past couple of decades, the increasing dependence on information technologies has led to a relatively new form of security threat – cyber-attacks. Numerous advantages of the attackers in cyber space and a lack of attribution and awareness has resulted in an increasing number of aggressive operations in the digital realm. Contrary to the beliefs of many, cyber security is not exclusively a technical issue but also a matter of politics and economics. We can observe an increasing number cyber
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device has the capability to sense movements, even breathing, through 12 inches of concrete and 50 feet further into room. This device alone will cut back on deaths with the advantage of knowing where people the door is broke down. An even more advanced version of this device is in the making. It is called the “Visi Building” and it will be able to actually see through many walls to give of location of people as well as objects. Visi Building will improve surveillance by allowing people to drive
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