Advanced Threat Landscape - Cyber Security Advance
Students

Academic Programs

AI-powered learning for grades 8-12, aligned with major curricula

Professional

Professional Courses

Industry-relevant training in Business, Technology, and Design

Games

Interactive Games

Fun games to boost memory, math, typing, and English skills

Advanced Threat Landscape

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.

30 sections

Enroll to start learning

You've not yet enrolled in this course. Please enroll for free to listen to audio lessons, classroom podcasts and take practice test.

Sections

Navigate through the learning materials and practice exercises.

  1. 1
    Who Are The Threat Actors?

    This section outlines the primary types of threat actors in cybersecurity,...

  2. 1.1
    Nation-State Actors

    This section delves into nation-state actors involved in cybersecurity...

  3. 1.2
    Cybercriminals

    This section delves into the motivations and tactics of cybercriminals, a...

  4. 1.3

    This section discusses hacktivists, politically or socially motivated cyber...

  5. 1.4

    This section examines insider threats in cybersecurity, identifying the...

  6. 1.5
    Script Kiddies

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

  7. 2
    Common Advanced Threats

    This section discusses key types of advanced threats that organizations face...

  8. 2.1
    Advanced Persistent Threats (Apts)

    This section discusses the nature and characteristics of Advanced Persistent...

  9. 2.2
    Zero-Day Exploits

    Zero-day exploits are vulnerabilities unknown to vendors at the time of the...

  10. 2.3
    Ransomware-As-A-Service (Raas)

    Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) is a subscription-based model that allows...

  11. 2.4
    Fileless Malware

    Fileless malware operates in-memory without leaving traces on disk, making...

  12. 3
    Real-World Case Studies

    This section analyzes real-world cyberattack case studies, illustrating the...

  13. 3.1
    Example 1: Solarwinds Attack (2020)
  14. 3.2
    Example 2: Wannacry Ransomware (2017)
  15. 4
    Threat Intelligence Frameworks

    This section introduces various threat intelligence frameworks that help...

  16. 4.1
    Mitre Att&ck

    This section discusses the MITRE ATT&CK framework, which categorizes tactics...

  17. 4.2
    Diamond Model

    The Diamond Model is a framework used in cybersecurity to understand and...

  18. 4.3
    Cyber Kill Chain (Lockheed Martin)

    The Cyber Kill Chain is a model developed by Lockheed Martin detailing...

  19. 4.3.1
    Reconnaissance

    This section discusses reconnaissance, the initial phase of the cyber kill...

  20. 4.3.2
    Weaponization

    This section covers the critical stage of weaponization in the cyber kill...

  21. 4.3.3

    This section focuses on the delivery phase of a cyberattack, emphasizing its...

  22. 4.3.4
    Exploitation

    The section on exploitation outlines how various cyber threats exploit...

  23. 4.3.5
    Installation

    This section outlines the importance of the installation phase within the...

  24. 4.3.6
    Command & Control

    This section covers the Command & Control (C2) phase of the Cyber Kill...

  25. 4.3.7
    Actions On Objectives

    This section discusses the final steps in the Cyber Kill Chain, focusing on...

  26. 5
    Threat Detection And Analysis Tools

    This section outlines essential tools used for detecting and analyzing...

  27. 5.1

    VirusTotal is a crucial tool in cybersecurity for scanning files and URLs to...

  28. 5.2

    Shodan is a powerful search engine that allows users to discover devices...

  29. 5.3

    This section delves into AlienVault, a robust threat intelligence platform...

  30. 5.4

    MISP (Malware Information Sharing Platform) is a vital tool for sharing...

What we have learnt

  • Threats are becoming more sophisticated, with well-funded actors targeting specific systems.
  • APTs, zero-days, and fileless malware are some of the most dangerous types of attacks.
  • Frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK help security teams understand and defend against threats.
  • Real-time threat intelligence is critical for proactive cybersecurity.

Key Concepts

-- Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
Long-term, targeted attacks often involving stealthy techniques to gain unauthorized access.
-- ZeroDay Exploits
Vulnerabilities that are unknown to vendors and lack available patches, making them particularly dangerous.
-- RansomwareasaService (RaaS)
Subscription models for ransomware that allow less skilled criminals to launch attacks.
-- MITRE ATT&CK
A comprehensive framework that catalogs tactics and techniques used by cyber attackers.

Additional Learning Materials

Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.