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Advanced Threat Landscape

Cybersecurity threats are increasingly sophisticated, with advanced threats such as APTs, zero-day exploits, and fileless malware posing serious risks to organizations. Understanding threat actors, analyzing their motives, and employing frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK are critical for anticipating and defending against attacks. Real-time threat intelligence is essential for proactive cybersecurity measures.

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Sections

  • 1

    Who Are The Threat Actors?

    This section outlines the primary types of threat actors in cybersecurity, categorizing them based on their motivations and methods.

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  • 1.1

    Nation-State Actors

    This section delves into nation-state actors involved in cybersecurity threats, emphasizing their motivations and tactics.

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  • 1.2

    Cybercriminals

    This section delves into the motivations and tactics of cybercriminals, a critical element in the cybersecurity landscape.

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  • 1.3

    Hacktivists

    This section discusses hacktivists, politically or socially motivated cyber attackers, exploring their objectives and methods.

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  • 1.4

    Insiders

    This section examines insider threats in cybersecurity, identifying the actors, motives, and potential impacts of actions taken by disgruntled or negligent employees.

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  • 1.5

    Script Kiddies

    Script kiddies are inexperienced attackers who utilize pre-built tools to carry out cyberattacks.

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  • 2

    Common Advanced Threats

    This section discusses key types of advanced threats that organizations face today, including APTs, zero-day exploits, ransomware-as-a-service, and fileless malware.

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  • 2.1

    Advanced Persistent Threats (Apts)

    This section discusses the nature and characteristics of Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), emphasizing how they differ from other attacks.

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  • 2.2

    Zero-Day Exploits

    Zero-day exploits are vulnerabilities unknown to vendors at the time of the attack, posing significant risks due to the lack of available defenses.

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  • 2.3

    Ransomware-As-A-Service (Raas)

    Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) is a subscription-based model that allows cybercriminals to launch ransomware attacks more easily.

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  • 2.4

    Fileless Malware

    Fileless malware operates in-memory without leaving traces on disk, making it challenging to detect using traditional antivirus systems.

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  • 3

    Real-World Case Studies

    This section analyzes real-world cyberattack case studies, illustrating the impact and nature of advanced cybersecurity threats faced by organizations.

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  • 3.1

    Example 1: Solarwinds Attack (2020)

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  • 3.2

    Example 2: Wannacry Ransomware (2017)

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  • 4

    Threat Intelligence Frameworks

    This section introduces various threat intelligence frameworks that help organizations understand and anticipate cyber threats.

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  • 4.1

    Mitre Att&ck

    This section discusses the MITRE ATT&CK framework, which categorizes tactics and techniques used by cyber attackers.

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  • 4.2

    Diamond Model

    The Diamond Model is a framework used in cybersecurity to understand and analyze cyber threats by mapping the relationships between threat actors, their capabilities, the resulting infrastructure, and the victims.

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  • 4.3

    Cyber Kill Chain (Lockheed Martin)

    The Cyber Kill Chain is a model developed by Lockheed Martin detailing stages of a cyber attack, which helps in understanding and defending against security threats.

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  • 4.3.1

    Reconnaissance

    This section discusses reconnaissance, the initial phase of the cyber kill chain, which involves gathering information about the target.

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  • 4.3.2

    Weaponization

    This section covers the critical stage of weaponization in the cyber kill chain, emphasizing the importance of understanding how attackers prepare their tools and exploits.

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  • 4.3.3

    Delivery

    This section focuses on the delivery phase of a cyberattack, emphasizing its significance in the attack lifecycle.

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  • 4.3.4

    Exploitation

    The section on exploitation outlines how various cyber threats exploit system vulnerabilities, focusing on methods and examples of such attacks.

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  • 4.3.5

    Installation

    This section outlines the importance of the installation phase within the cyber kill chain, detailing its steps and relevance in executing and managing cyber threats.

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  • 4.3.6

    Command & Control

    This section covers the Command & Control (C2) phase of the Cyber Kill Chain, focusing on how attackers communicate with compromised systems.

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  • 4.3.7

    Actions On Objectives

    This section discusses the final steps in the Cyber Kill Chain, focusing on how threat actors achieve their intended objectives.

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  • 5

    Threat Detection And Analysis Tools

    This section outlines essential tools used for detecting and analyzing cybersecurity threats, highlighting their main purposes and functionalities.

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  • 5.1

    Virustotal

    VirusTotal is a crucial tool in cybersecurity for scanning files and URLs to identify malware and malicious content.

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  • 5.2

    Shodan

    Shodan is a powerful search engine that allows users to discover devices connected to the internet. It highlights the risks associated with exposed devices and the importance of cybersecurity.

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  • 5.3

    Alienvault

    This section delves into AlienVault, a robust threat intelligence platform designed to enhance cybersecurity measures through shared information and collaboration.

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  • 5.4

    Misp

    MISP (Malware Information Sharing Platform) is a vital tool for sharing threat intelligence efficiently among organizations to thwart cyber threats.

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References

Chapter 1_ Advanced Threat Landscape.pdf

Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

  • Threats are becoming more s...
  • APTs, zero-days, and filele...
  • Frameworks like MITRE ATT&C...

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