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| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: Effective Crisis Management Sarah Armstrong-Smith, 2022-10-30 Develop crisis plans, practise them, and minimise threats KEY FEATURES ● Understand the reasons why you should expect the unexpected. ● Learn what it means to put people first. ● Explain why transparency is always preferable when things go bad. ● Identify strategies for bolstering credibility and safeguarding the brand. ● Speed up decision-making and response times in an emergency. ● Distinguish between fact and fiction to eliminate prejudice. ● Learn the art to turn a negative into a positive charge. ● Use your ability to look backward to alter the course of the future. ● Encourage a contented and efficient workforce. DESCRIPTION Using real-world examples of what may go wrong during a crisis, the author of Effective Crisis Management intends to infuse some realism and insight into the incident response and crisis management field. Written by an Executive and Board Advisor who has dedicated over 25 years to improving both the strategic and tactical response to crises, this book guides the reader through a series of episodes designed to help individuals grasp the factors at play in directing a successful crisis response. Following the steps outlined in this book, readers can uncover and make the most of the many insights and unrealized possibilities afforded by earlier catastrophic events. The book includes case studies and stories that will give the readers a sense of what it's like to manage a crisis in practice and why it requires more than just following a plan. The book explains how and why you should be ready for the unexpected as part of a assume failure mindset. Finally, this book delves deep into a crisis's psychological impact on individuals and explains why focusing on their strength and well-being is crucial to providing effective aid. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Realize how you respond to a problem matters more than the problem itself. ● Get to the bottom of the recurring issues highlighted by numerous public inquiries. ● Find ways to be extra cautious and fair while setting standards. ● Discover the qualities that help leaders excel in times of crisis. ● Cultivate a skill set emphasizing kindness, wisdom, seriousness, and sincerity. ● Establish the methods to determine the causes and circumstances of occurrences. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR Anyone interested in a career in managing the response to major incidents will find valuable information in this book written for experienced crisis managers and those who aspire to reach that position. To put it another way, it helps people see how they can use every crisis as an opportunity to strengthen their relationships and continue the trust. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Action 3. Believable 4. Communication 5. Diligence 6. Empathy 7. Fact 8. Gravitas 9. Honesty 10. Investigation 11. Justice 12. Knowledge 13. Lessons 14. Media 15. Near Miss 16. Opportunity 17. People 18. Questions 19. Resilience 20. Strategy 21. Time 22. Underdog 23. Victory 24. Wellbeing 25. X - Marks the Spot 26. Y-Why 27. Zero Trust 28. Final Thoughts |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: The Anatomy of a Cyber Attack Abufaizur Rahman Abusalih Rahumath Ali, 2024-09-30 The Anatomy of a Cyber Attack multifaceted stages of cyber assaults, exploring how attackers breach systems, exploit vulnerabilities, and achieve their malicious objectives. The book breaks down the cyber-attack lifecycle, covering reconnaissance, delivery methods, exploitation, command-and-control, and data exfiltration. With real-world case studies and detailed analyses, it guides readers through each phase, highlighting defensive strategies and advanced threat mitigation techniques to prevent and respond to potential attacks. This resource equips cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts with practical insights for strengthening their defenses against a constantly evolving cyber threat landscape. |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: Confronting Cyber Risk Gregory J. Falco, Eric Rosenbach, 2022 Confronting Cyber Risk: An Embedded Endurance Strategy for Cybersecurity is a practical leadership handbook defining a new strategy for improving cybersecurity and mitigating cyber risk. Written by two leading experts with extensive professional experience in cybersecurity, the book provides CEOs and cyber newcomers alike with novel, concrete guidance on how to implement a cutting-edge strategy to mitigate an organization's overall risk to malicious cyberattacks. Using short, real-world case studies, the book highlights the need to address attack prevention and the resilience of each digital asset while also accounting for an incident's potential impact on overall operations. In a world of hackers, artificial intelligence, and persistent ransomware attacks, the Embedded Endurance strategy embraces the reality of interdependent digital assets and provides an approach that addresses cyber risk at both the micro- (people, networks, systems and data) and macro-(organizational) levels. Most books about cybersecurity focus entirely on technology; the Embedded Endurance strategy recognizes the need for sophisticated thinking with preventative and resilience measures engaged systematically a cross your organization-- |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: Cybersecurity Measures for Logistics Industry Framework Jhanjhi, Noor Zaman, Shah, Imdad Ali, 2024-02-14 Global supply chains are becoming more customer-centric and sustainable thanks to next-generation logistics management technologies. Automating logistics procedures greatly increases the productivity and efficiency of the workflow. There is a need, however, to create flexible and dynamic relationships among numerous stakeholders and the transparency and traceability of the supply chain. The digitalization of the supply chain process has improved these relationships and transparency; however, it has also created opportunities for cybercriminals to attack the logistics industry. Cybersecurity Measures for Logistics Industry Framework discusses the environment of the logistics industry in the context of new technologies and cybersecurity measures. Covering topics such as AI applications, inventory management, and sustainable computing, this premier reference source is an excellent resource for business leaders, IT managers, security experts, students and educators of higher education, librarians, researchers, and academicians. |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: Ethical Bytes: Navigating the Digital World with Integrity Dr. Dinesh G. Harkut, Dr. Kashmira N. Kasat, 2024-07-10 Ethical Bytes: Navigating the Digital World with Integrity In an era where our lives are increasingly intertwined with the digital realm, understanding the laws and ethics that govern cyberspace is more crucial than ever. Ethical Bytes: Navigating the Digital World with Integrity is your comprehensive guide to navigating the complex landscape of cyber laws and ethics with confidence and responsibility. This book delves into the intricacies of cybercrime, digital privacy, intellectual property, and the evolving legal frameworks that shape our online experiences. Whether you are a student, professional, educator, or digital enthusiast, this book provides a clear and in-depth understanding of cyber laws and ethical considerations in the digital age. Explore real-world scenarios, case studies, and practical insights that demystify the challenges of the digital world. From understanding cybercrime to protecting digital rights, Ethical Bytes equips you with the knowledge to make informed and ethical decisions online. Key topics include: The legal and ethical boundaries of cyberspace The nuances of cybercrimes and global responses Privacy concerns in the digital age Intellectual property rights in the virtual world Human rights and digital ethics Precautionary measures for cyber safety Written in an accessible and engaging style, this book offers a balanced approach to the technical and ethical aspects of cyberspace, making it an essential read for anyone seeking to understand and navigate the digital world responsibly. Empower yourself with the insights and tools needed to thrive in a connected world where ethical considerations and legal compliance are not just necessary but integral to our digital future. |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: Executive's Guide to Cyber Risk Siegfried Moyo, 2022-08-09 A solid, non-technical foundation to help executives and board members understand cyber risk In the Executive's Guide to Cyber Risk: Securing the Future Today, distinguished information security and data privacy expert Siegfried Moyo delivers an incisive and foundational guidance for executives tasked with making sound decisions regarding cyber risk management. The book offers non-technical, business-side executives with the key information they need to understand the nature of cyber risk and its impact on organizations and their growth. In the book, readers will find: Strategies for leading with foresight (as opposed to hindsight) while maintaining the company’s vision and objectives Focused, jargon-free explanations of cyber risk that liken it to any other business risk Comprehensive discussions of the fundamentals of cyber risk that enable executive leadership to make well-informed choices Perfect for chief executives in any functional area, the Executive’s Guide to Cyber Risk also belongs in the libraries of board members, directors, managers, and other business leaders seeking to mitigate the risks posed by malicious actors or from the failure of its information systems. |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends Nicole Perlroth, 2021-02-18 WINNER OF THE FT & McKINSEY BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2021 The instant New York Times bestseller A Financial Times and The Times Book of the Year 'A terrifying exposé' The Times 'Part John le Carré . . . Spellbinding' New Yorker We plug in anything we can to the internet. We can control our entire lives, economy and grid via a remote web control. But over the past decade, as this transformation took place, we never paused to think that we were also creating the world's largest attack surface. And that the same nation that maintains the greatest cyber advantage on earth could also be among its most vulnerable. Filled with spies, hackers, arms dealers and a few unsung heroes, This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends is an astonishing and gripping feat of journalism. Drawing on years of reporting and hundreds of interviews, Nicole Perlroth lifts the curtain on a market in shadow, revealing the urgent threat faced by us all if we cannot bring the global cyber arms race to heel. |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: Malware Reverse Engineering Rob Botwright, 101-01-01 Unlock the Secrets of Malware with Malware Reverse Engineering: Cracking the Code - Your Comprehensive Guide to Cybersecurity Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey into the world of cybersecurity and malware reverse engineering? Look no further than our book bundle, Malware Reverse Engineering: Cracking the Code. This carefully curated collection spans four volumes, each designed to cater to your expertise level, from beginners to seasoned experts. 📘 Book 1 - Malware Reverse Engineering Essentials: A Beginner's Guide Are you new to the world of malware? This volume is your stepping stone into the exciting realm of reverse engineering. Discover the fundamental concepts and essential tools needed to dissect and understand malware. Lay a solid foundation for your cybersecurity journey. 📙 Book 2 - Mastering Malware Reverse Engineering: From Novice to Expert Ready to dive deeper into malware analysis? This book bridges the gap between foundational knowledge and advanced skills. Explore progressively complex challenges, and acquire the skills necessary to analyze a wide range of malware specimens. Transform from a novice into a proficient analyst. 📗 Book 3 - Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering: A Comprehensive Journey Take your expertise to the next level with this comprehensive guide. Delve into both static and dynamic analysis techniques, gaining a holistic approach to dissecting malware. This volume is your ticket to becoming a proficient malware analyst with a rich tapestry of knowledge. 📕 Book 4 - Advanced Techniques in Malware Reverse Engineering: Expert-Level Insights Ready for the pinnacle of expertise? Unveil the most intricate aspects of malware analysis, including code obfuscation, anti-analysis measures, and complex communication protocols. Benefit from expert-level guidance and real-world case studies, ensuring you're prepared for the most challenging tasks in the field. Why Choose Malware Reverse Engineering: Cracking the Code? 🌐 Comprehensive Learning: From novice to expert, our bundle covers every step of your malware reverse engineering journey. 🔍 Real-World Insights: Benefit from real-world case studies and expert-level guidance to tackle the most complex challenges. 💡 Holistic Approach: Explore both static and dynamic analysis techniques, ensuring you have a well-rounded skill set. 🛡️ Stay Ahead of Threats: Equip yourself with the knowledge to combat evolving cyber threats and safeguard digital environments. 📚 Four Essential Volumes: Our bundle offers a complete and structured approach to mastering malware reverse engineering. Don't wait to enhance your cybersecurity skills and become a proficient malware analyst. Malware Reverse Engineering: Cracking the Code is your comprehensive guide to combating the ever-evolving threat landscape. Secure your copy today and join the ranks of cybersecurity experts defending our digital world. |
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| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: What Every Engineer Should Know About Cyber Security and Digital Forensics Joanna F. DeFranco, Bob Maley, 2022-12-01 Updates content and introduces topics such as business changes and outsourcing. Addresses new cyber security risks such as IoT and Distributed Networks (i.e., blockchain). Covers strategy based on the OODA loop in the cycle. Demonstrates application of the concepts through short case studies of real-world incidents chronologically delineating related events. Discusses certifications and reference manuals in cyber security and digital forensics. Includes an entire chapter on tools used by professionals in the field. |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: Innovations, Securities, and Case Studies Across Healthcare, Business, and Technology Burrell, Darrell Norman, 2024-01-15 The longstanding practice of keeping academic disciplines separate has been a barrier to effectively addressing the complex challenges in our world. The boundaries separating fields like healthcare, social sciences, and technology have obscured the potential for interdisciplinary collaboration, preventing us from unlocking innovative solutions to the most pressing issues of our time. As a result, the critical problems we face, from healthcare inequities to technological advancements with ethical dilemmas, have remained largely unresolved. This fragmented approach to academic inquiry has left a void in our quest to tackle these challenges effectively. The solution is found within the pages of Innovations, Securities, and Case Studies Across Healthcare, Business, and Technology. This groundbreaking compendium illuminates the transformative potential of interdisciplinary collaboration, offering direction and support in the form of knowledge for scholars, researchers, practitioners, and students committed to solving real-world problems. By harnessing the collective wisdom of diverse disciplines, the book demonstrates how convergence across healthcare, social sciences, organizational behavior, and technology can lead to groundbreaking insights and solutions. It showcases success stories and innovative strategies that drive positive change within our societies, offering a roadmap towards a brighter, more interconnected future. |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: Operational Energy Alan Howard, Daniel Nussbaum, Brenda Shaffer, 2024-08-26 Energy is an enabler of – and a constraint on – military power. Operational Energy provides military officers with knowledge and skills to plan effectively for the operational energy needs of their forces. Operational energy is the energy used to train, move, and sustain military forces and weapons platforms for military operations. Energy has always played a role in battlefield outcomes. Over the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries the importance of energy in warfighting has grown. Today, energy is a critical pillar of national defense and a major factor in military power. In modern warfare, attaining energy superiority over one’s adversaries is a critical condition for success on the battlefield. Operational energy planning is an integral part of all combat and regular operations. Operational Energy is a valuable and extensive resource for students of US Department of Defense courses in military universities, colleges, and academic training programs; scholars of geopolitics, and researchers on US and global energy security. Operational Energy is to date the only textbook on defense energy planning, analysis, and strategy. It examines in detail fuel types, geopolitical issues, energy supply risks, market economic factors, and technology, presenting topics for future research. It also includes chapter summaries, main points for study, and case studies. |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: Sandworm Andy Greenberg, 2019-11-05 With the nuance of a reporter and the pace of a thriller writer, Andy Greenberg gives us a glimpse of the cyberwars of the future while at the same time placing his story in the long arc of Russian and Ukrainian history. —Anne Applebaum, bestselling author of Twilight of Democracy The true story of the most devastating act of cyberwarfare in history and the desperate hunt to identify and track the elite Russian agents behind it: [A] chilling account of a Kremlin-led cyberattack, a new front in global conflict (Financial Times). In 2014, the world witnessed the start of a mysterious series of cyberattacks. Targeting American utility companies, NATO, and electric grids in Eastern Europe, the strikes grew ever more brazen. They culminated in the summer of 2017, when the malware known as NotPetya was unleashed, penetrating, disrupting, and paralyzing some of the world's largest businesses—from drug manufacturers to software developers to shipping companies. At the attack's epicenter in Ukraine, ATMs froze. The railway and postal systems shut down. Hospitals went dark. NotPetya spread around the world, inflicting an unprecedented ten billion dollars in damage—the largest, most destructive cyberattack the world had ever seen. The hackers behind these attacks are quickly gaining a reputation as the most dangerous team of cyberwarriors in history: a group known as Sandworm. Working in the service of Russia's military intelligence agency, they represent a persistent, highly skilled force, one whose talents are matched by their willingness to launch broad, unrestrained attacks on the most critical infrastructure of their adversaries. They target government and private sector, military and civilians alike. A chilling, globe-spanning detective story, Sandworm considers the danger this force poses to our national security and stability. As the Kremlin's role in foreign government manipulation comes into greater focus, Sandworm exposes the realities not just of Russia's global digital offensive, but of an era where warfare ceases to be waged on the battlefield. It reveals how the lines between digital and physical conflict, between wartime and peacetime, have begun to blur—with world-shaking implications. |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: Mastering Malware Analysis Alexey Kleymenov, Amr Thabet, 2019-06-06 Master malware analysis to protect your systems from getting infected Key FeaturesSet up and model solutions, investigate malware, and prevent it from occurring in futureLearn core concepts of dynamic malware analysis, memory forensics, decryption, and much moreA practical guide to developing innovative solutions to numerous malware incidentsBook Description With the ever-growing proliferation of technology, the risk of encountering malicious code or malware has also increased. Malware analysis has become one of the most trending topics in businesses in recent years due to multiple prominent ransomware attacks. Mastering Malware Analysis explains the universal patterns behind different malicious software types and how to analyze them using a variety of approaches. You will learn how to examine malware code and determine the damage it can possibly cause to your systems to ensure that it won't propagate any further. Moving forward, you will cover all aspects of malware analysis for the Windows platform in detail. Next, you will get to grips with obfuscation and anti-disassembly, anti-debugging, as well as anti-virtual machine techniques. This book will help you deal with modern cross-platform malware. Throughout the course of this book, you will explore real-world examples of static and dynamic malware analysis, unpacking and decrypting, and rootkit detection. Finally, this book will help you strengthen your defenses and prevent malware breaches for IoT devices and mobile platforms. By the end of this book, you will have learned to effectively analyze, investigate, and build innovative solutions to handle any malware incidents. What you will learnExplore widely used assembly languages to strengthen your reverse-engineering skillsMaster different executable file formats, programming languages, and relevant APIs used by attackersPerform static and dynamic analysis for multiple platforms and file typesGet to grips with handling sophisticated malware casesUnderstand real advanced attacks, covering all stages from infiltration to hacking the systemLearn to bypass anti-reverse engineering techniquesWho this book is for If you are an IT security administrator, forensic analyst, or malware researcher looking to secure against malicious software or investigate malicious code, this book is for you. Prior programming experience and a fair understanding of malware attacks and investigation is expected. |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: Cyber Operations Jerry M. Couretas, 2024-04-08 Cyber Operations A rigorous new framework for understanding the world of the future Information technology is evolving at a truly revolutionary pace, creating with every passing year a more connected world with an ever-expanding digital footprint. Cyber technologies like voice-activated search, automated transport, and the Internet of Things are only broadening the interface between the personal and the online, which creates new challenges and new opportunities. Improving both user security and quality of life demands a rigorous, farsighted approach to cyber operations. Cyber Operations offers a groundbreaking contribution to this effort, departing from earlier works to offer a comprehensive, structured framework for analyzing cyber systems and their interactions. Drawing on operational examples and real-world case studies, it promises to provide both cyber security professionals and cyber technologies designers with the conceptual models and practical methodologies they need to succeed. Cyber Operations readers will also find: Detailed discussions of case studies including the 2016 United States Presidential Election, the Dragonfly Campaign, and more Coverage of cyber attack impacts ranging from the psychological to attacks on physical infrastructure Insight from an author with top-level experience in cyber security Cyber Operations is ideal for all technological professionals or policymakers looking to develop their understanding of cyber issues. |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: Understanding Financial Fraud's Impact on Victims C. P. Kumar , Understanding Financial Fraud's Impact on Victims delves deep into the multifaceted repercussions of financial fraud, offering a comprehensive examination across nineteen insightful chapters. From dissecting various fraud types like Pyramid Schemes to discussing the emotional turmoil victims endure, each chapter meticulously dissects the mechanics, consequences, and recovery challenges associated with financial fraud. It illuminates the devastating effects on victims' financial stability, mental health, relationships, and trust in institutions. From the stigma of victimhood to the complexities of legal battles, the book navigates through the intricate web of challenges victims face. Yet, it also offers a beacon of hope, emphasizing coping mechanisms, the importance of financial literacy, and the resilience needed to rebuild lives shattered by fraud. With a global perspective and a call for policy reforms, this book serves as both a scholarly resource and a guiding light for those navigating the aftermath of financial fraud. |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: Ransomware Evolution Mohiuddin Ahmed, 2024-12-23 Ransomware is a type of malicious software that prevents victims from accessing their computers and the information they have stored. Typically, victims are required to pay a ransom, usually using cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin, to regain access. Ransomware attacks pose a significant threat to national security, and there has been a substantial increase in such attacks in the post-Covid era. In response to these threats, large enterprises have begun implementing better cybersecurity practices, such as deploying data loss prevention mechanisms and improving backup strategies. However, cybercriminals have developed a hybrid variant called Ransomware 2.0. In this variation, sensitive data is stolen before being encrypted, allowing cybercriminals to publicly release the information if the ransom is not paid. Cybercriminals also take advantage of cryptocurrency’s anonymity and untraceability. Ransomware 3.0 is an emerging threat in which cybercriminals target critical infrastructures and tamper with the data stored on computing devices. Unlike in traditional ransomware attacks, cybercriminals are more interested in the actual data on the victims’ devices, particularly from critical enterprises such as government, healthcare, education, defense, and utility providers. State-based cyber actors are more interested in disrupting critical infrastructures rather than seeking financial benefits via cryptocurrency. Additionally, these sophisticated cyber actors are also interested in obtaining trade secrets and gathering confidential information. It is worth noting that the misinformation caused by ransomware attacks can severely impact critical infrastructures and can serve as a primary weapon in information warfare in today’s age. In recent events, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine led to several countries retaliating against Russia. A ransomware group threatened cyber-attacks on the critical infrastructure of these countries. Experts warned that this could be the most widespread ransomware gang globally and is linked to a trend of Russian hackers supporting the Kremlin’s ideology. Ensuring cyber safety from ransomware attacks has become a national security priority for many nations across the world. The evolving variants of ransomware attacks present a wider and more challenging threat landscape, highlighting the need for collaborative work throughout the entire cyber ecosystem value chain. In response to this evolving threat, a book addressing the challenges associated with ransomware is very timely. This book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the evolution, trends, techniques, impact on critical infrastructures and national security, countermeasures, and open research directions in this area. It will serve as a valuable source of knowledge on the topic. |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: Security Studies Paul D Williams, Matt McDonald, 2023-03-29 Security Studies: An Introduction, 4th edition, is the most comprehensive textbook available on the subject, providing students with in-depth coverage of traditional and critical approaches and an essential grounding in the debates, frameworks, and issues of the contemporary security agenda. This new edition has been completely revised and updated, to cover major developments such as COVID-19, the rise of populism, climate change, China and Russia’s place in the world, and the Trump administration. It also includes new chapters on great power rivalry, emerging technologies, and economic threats. Divided into four parts, the text provides students with a detailed, accessible overview of the major theoretical approaches, key themes, and most significant issues within security studies. Part 1 explores the main theoretical approaches from both traditional and critical standpoints Part 2 explains the central concepts underpinning contemporary debates Part 3 presents an overview of the institutional security architecture Part 4 examines some of the key contemporary challenges to global security Collecting these related strands into a single textbook creates a valuable teaching tool and a comprehensive, accessible learning resource for undergraduates and MA students. |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: Ransomware and Cyber Extortion Sherri Davidoff, Matt Durrin, Karen Sprenger, 2022-10-18 Protect Your Organization from Devastating Ransomware and Cyber Extortion Attacks Ransomware and other cyber extortion crimes have reached epidemic proportions. The secrecy surrounding them has left many organizations unprepared to respond. Your actions in the minutes, hours, days, and months after an attack may determine whether you'll ever recover. You must be ready. With this book, you will be. Ransomware and Cyber Extortion is the ultimate practical guide to surviving ransomware, exposure extortion, denial-of-service, and other forms of cyber extortion. Drawing heavily on their own unpublished case library, cyber security experts Sherri Davidoff, Matt Durrin, and Karen Sprenger guide you through responding faster, minimizing damage, investigating more effectively, expediting recovery, and preventing it from happening in the first place. Proven checklists help your security teams act swiftly and effectively together, throughout the entire lifecycle--whatever the attack and whatever the source. Understand different forms of cyber extortion and how they evolved Quickly recognize indicators of compromise Minimize losses with faster triage and containment Identify threats, scope attacks, and locate patient zero Initiate and manage a ransom negotiation--and avoid costly mistakes Decide whether to pay, how to perform due diligence, and understand risks Know how to pay a ransom demand while avoiding common pitfalls Reduce risks of data loss and reinfection Build a stronger, holistic cybersecurity program that reduces your risk of getting hacked This guide offers immediate value to everyone involved in prevention, response, planning, or policy: CIOs, CISOs, incident responders, investigators, negotiators, executives, legislators, regulators, law enforcement professionals, and others. Register your book for convenient access to downloads, updates, and/or corrections as they become available. See inside book for details. |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: Perspectives on Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Kaushik, Keshav, Bhardwaj, Akashdeep, 2023-09-11 Cybersecurity has emerged to address the need for connectivity and seamless integration with other devices and vulnerability assessment to find loopholes. However, there are potential challenges ahead in meeting the growing need for cybersecurity. This includes design and implementation challenges, application connectivity, data gathering, cyber-attacks, and cyberspace analysis. Perspectives on Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing familiarizes readers with in-depth and professional hacking and vulnerability scanning subjects. The book discusses each of the processes and tools systematically and logically so that the reader can see how the data from each tool may be fully exploited in the penetration test’s succeeding stages. This procedure enables readers to observe how the research instruments and phases interact. This book provides a high level of understanding of the emerging technologies in penetration testing, cyber-attacks, and ethical hacking and offers the potential of acquiring and processing a tremendous amount of data from the physical world. Covering topics such as cybercrimes, digital forensics, and wireless hacking, this premier reference source is an excellent resource for cybersecurity professionals, IT managers, students and educators of higher education, librarians, researchers, and academicians. |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: Digital Technologies in Modeling and Management: Insights in Education and Industry Prakasha, G. S., Lapina, Maria, Balakrishnan, Deepanraj, Sajid, Mohammad, 2024-04-04 Digital Technologies in Modeling and Management: Insights in Education and Industry explores the use of digital technologies in the modeling and control of complex systems in various fields, such as social networks, education, technical systems, and their protection and security. The book consists of two parts, with the first part focusing on modeling complex systems using digital technologies, while the second part deals with the digitalization of economic processes and their management. The book results from research conducted by leading universities' teaching staff and contains the results of many years of scientific experiments and theoretical conclusions. The book is for a wide range of readers, including the teaching staff of higher educational institutions, graduate students, students in computer science and modeling, and management technologies, including economics. It is also a valuable resource for IT professionals and business analysts interested in using digital technologies to model and control complex systems. |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: Financial Cryptography and Data Security. FC 2023 International Workshops Aleksander Essex, Shin'ichiro Matsuo, Oksana Kulyk, Lewis Gudgeon, Ariah Klages-Mundt, Daniel Perez, Sam Werner, Andrea Bracciali, Geoff Goodell, 2023-12-04 This book constitutes the revised selected papers from the workshops affiliated with the 27th International Conference on Financial Cryptography and Data Security, FC 2023, which took place in Bol, Brač, Croatia, in May 2023. The 7 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 18 submissions. They stem from the following workshops:CoDecFin 2022: 3rd Workshop on Coordination of Decentralized Finance DeFi 2022: 2nd Workshop on Decentralized FinanceVoting 2022: 7th Workshop on Advances in Secure Electronic VotingWTSC 2022: 6th Workshop on Trusted Smart Contracts/div |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: Management and Engineering of Critical Infrastructures Bedir Tekinerdogan, Mehmet Aksit, Cagatay Catal, William Hurst, Tarek AlSkaif, 2023-09-04 Management and Engineering of Critical Infrastructures focuses on two important aspects of CIS, management and engineering. The book provides an ontological foundation for the models and methods needed to design a set of systems, networks and assets that are essential for a society's functioning, and for ensuring the security, safety and economy of a nation. Various examples in agriculture, the water supply, public health, transportation, security services, electricity generation, telecommunication, and financial services can be used to substantiate dangers. Disruptions of CIS can have serious cascading consequences that would stop society from functioning properly and result in loss of life.Malicious software (a.k.a., malware), for example, can disrupt the distribution of electricity across a region, which in turn can lead to the forced shutdown of communication, health and financial sectors. Subsequently, proper engineering and management are important to anticipate possible risks and threats and provide resilient CIS. Although the problem of CIS has been broadly acknowledged and discussed, to date, no unifying theory nor systematic design methods, techniques and tools exist for such CIS. - Presents key problems, solution approaches and tools developed, or necessary for, assessing and managing critical infrastructures - Investigates basic theory and foundations of current research topics, related challenges, and future research directions for CIS - Offers an interdisciplinary approach, considering management, engineering and specific challenges (dynamism and scalability) surrounding the digitization of CIS services |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: EU Cybersecurity Regulations Explained: DORA, NIS 2, and Risk Management Anand Vemula, This book dives into the evolving world of cybersecurity regulations within the European Union, focusing on two key directives: the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and the Directive on Security of Network and Information Systems (NIS 2). DORA: Safeguarding the Financial Sector DORA takes aim at strengthening the cybersecurity posture of the financial industry. It mandates stricter risk management practices for financial institutions, demanding they identify and address vulnerabilities in their IT systems. The book unpacks these requirements, explaining how institutions can develop robust incident response plans and ensure supply chain security. NIS 2: Broadening the Cybersecurity Net NIS 2 significantly expands the scope of the original NIS directive. It casts a wider net, encompassing essential and important entities across various sectors, including energy, transportation, waste management, and healthcare. The book delves into the specific cybersecurity obligations imposed on these entities by NIS 2. This includes measures for risk assessment, incident reporting, and information sharing, all crucial for building collective resilience against cyber threats. Risk Management: The Cornerstone of Cybersecurity The book emphasizes the importance of risk management as the foundation for both DORA and NIS 2 compliance. It explores various risk management frameworks that organizations can adopt to systematically identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks. The book equips readers with the knowledge to develop risk management plans tailored to their specific industry and risk profile. Beyond Compliance: Building a Secure Digital Ecosystem While achieving compliance with DORA and NIS 2 is a primary goal, the book goes beyond the legal requirements. It highlights the importance of fostering a culture of cybersecurity within organizations. This includes employee awareness training, promoting a security-conscious mindset, and fostering collaboration between different departments. By understanding DORA, NIS 2, and the principles of effective risk management, organizations operating in the EU can navigate the evolving regulatory landscape and build a robust cybersecurity posture. This not only ensures compliance but also contributes to a more secure digital ecosystem for all stakeholders. |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: Confident Cyber Security Jessica Barker, 2023-09-03 The world is more digitally connected than ever before and, with this connectivity, comes vulnerability. This book will equip you with all the skills and insights you need to understand cyber security and kickstart a prosperous career. Confident Cyber Security is here to help. From the human side to the technical and physical implications, this book takes you through the fundamentals: how to keep secrets safe, how to stop people being manipulated and how to protect people, businesses and countries from those who wish to do harm. Featuring real-world case studies including Disney, the NHS, Taylor Swift and Frank Abagnale, this book is packed with clear explanations, sound advice and practical exercises to help you understand and apply the principles of cyber security. This new edition covers increasingly important topics such as deepfakes, AI and blockchain technology. About the Confident series... From coding and data science to cloud and cyber security, the Confident books are perfect for building your technical knowledge and enhancing your professional career. |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: Smart Manufacturing Hebab A. Quazi, Scott M. Shemwell, 2023-04-26 The manufacturing industries remain the foundation of local, regional, and global economies. Manufacturing plants operate in dynamic markets that demand upgrading with transformational technologies for maintaining profitability, competitiveness, and business sustainability. Yet most manufacturing plants currently use technologies that are no longer competitive, and industry leaders face an overwhelming array of operational challenges that require agile and enhanced transformational solutions. This book offers manufacturers effective strategies and tools for the adoption and implementation of advanced operational technologies to ensure long-term innovation, efficiency, and profitability. Covers advanced automation integration in manufacturing, including digitization, AI, machine learning, IIoT, and cybersecurity Describes innovation, development, and integration of control technologies for sustainable manufacturing Explains how to upgrade existing manufacturing plants for the global market Shows how to apply emerging technologies including asset optimization and process integration for product lifecycle improvements, plant operation and maintenance enhancement, and supply chain integration This book serves as a strategic guide to applying advanced operational technologies for engineers, industry professionals, and management in the manufacturing sector. |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: Fixing American Cybersecurity Larry Clinton, 2023 Incentivizing Cybersecurity goes beyond books that simply describe cybersecurity technology or law to provide a coherent and comprehensive explanation of why we are making so little progress in addressing the threat, and it lays out a specific path to address the threat in a new, more effective fashion. The book calls for a new market-based social contract between the public and private sectors. Since virtually every aspect of modern life is dependent on these cyber systems, cybersecurity is everybody's issue. It should be required reading for both industry and government leaders, as well as cybersecurity practitioners. The book is a collaborative effort of the Board of Directors of the Internet Security Alliance. Each author is a recognized expert in cybersecurity typically with substantial frontline responsibility for addressing the most sophisticated cyber attackers. Taken together, these authors bring elite-level cybersecurity expertise into one coherent volume-- |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: Cybersecurity Derek Bambauer, Justin Hurwitz, David Thaw, Charlotte Tschider, 2021-02-04 Cybersecurity: An Interdisciplinary Problem offers a comprehensive introduction to the challenges of cybersecurity from legal, business, economic, and technical perspectives. This textbook provides an interdisciplinary introduction to each of these fields that is at once accessible to students and teachers from each but sophisticated enough to be useful to those from any of them. Cybersecurity: An Interdisciplinary Problem provides theoretical and practical introductions to the distinctions between privacy and cybersecurity, technical foundations needed to understand the challenges of securing complex systems, and an introduction to the legal concepts needed to understand the unique challenges of cybersecurity law and policy. It also introduces processes and frameworks used by private and public institutions to manage cybersecurity programs as industry standards and best practices, and offers extensive discussion of cybersecurity from a risk management perspective. Cybersecurity: An Interdisciplinary Problem provides essential information to future practitioners in legal, technical, and business fields to lead in this exciting, rapidly developing area. |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: The Global Business Environment Janet Morrison, 2023-03-09 This text challenges students to think critically about global issues that affect the business environment and provides them with a wealth of pedagogical features that help cement learning. Its coverage includes the economic, political, social, legal, cultural, technological and financial environments. The book is truly global in coverage, with case studies and examples from all over the world, including Afghanistan, China, Sweden and Thailand. It also has a strong focus on ethics, responsibilities and sustainability and what this means for business organizations. Janet Morrison's writing style makes difficult concepts easy to understand and its clarity makes it suitable for students with English as a second language. New to this edition: - The theme of uncertainty in global contexts, examining how best to assess and confront the challenges of uncertainties and risks in the differing dimensions of the business environment - A chapter on the worldwide pandemic and the global business environment - Increased coverage of FDI, industrial policy and global communication - New coverage relating to race relations and decolonising the curriculum - 10 new cases, making a total of 52 cases, with all other cases fully updated - A brand new decision-making feature linked to some of the cases studies |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: Applications for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Forensics in National Security Reza Montasari, 2023-09-11 This book delivers insights into how social science and technology might aid new advancements in managing the complexity inherent within national and international security landscape. The digital policing landscape is dynamic and intricate, emanating from crimes that are both persistent and transnational. Globalization, human and drug trafficking, cybercrime, terrorism, and other forms of transnational crime can have a significant impact on societies around the world. This necessitates a reassessment of what crime, national security, and policing mean. Recent global events such as human and drug trafficking, the COVID-19 pandemic, violent protests, cyber threats, and terrorist activities underline vulnerabilities residing in our current security and digital policing posture. As an interdisciplinary collection of studies, this book encapsulates concepts, theories, and technology applications, offering a comprehensive analysis of current and emerging trends and threats within the context of national and international security. Undertaking an evidence-based approach, this book offers an extraordinarily perceptive and detailed account of issues and solutions related to the complex national and international security landscape. To this end, the book: presents insights into emerging and potential technological and methodological solutions as well as advancements in relation to integrated computational and analytical solutions that could be deployed for the purposes of national and international security; provides a comprehensive analysis of technical, ethical, legal, privacy, and civil liberty challenges stemming from the aforementioned advancements; and, accordingly, offers detailed recommendations supporting the design and implementation of best practices including technical, ethical, and legal approaches for national and international security uses. The research contained in the book fits well into the larger body of work on various aspects of AI, cybersecurity, national security, digital forensics, cyberterrorism, ethics, human rights, cybercrime, and law. It provides a valuable reference for LEAs and security organizations, policymakers, cybersecurity experts, digital forensic practitioners, researchers, academicians, graduates and advanced undergraduates, and other stakeholders with an interest in national and global security. |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: Science of Cyber Security Chunhua Su, Kouichi Sakurai, Feng Liu, 2022-09-29 This book constitutes the proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Science of Cyber Security, SciSec 2022, held in Matsu, Japan in August 2022. The 36 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 88 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: blockchain and applications; cryptography and applications; network security; cyber-physical system; malware; mobile system security; system and web security; security in financial industry; social engineering and personalized security; privacy and anonymity. |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: Human Aspects of Information Security and Assurance Steven Furnell, Nathan Clarke, 2023-07-25 This book constitutes the proceedings of the 17th IFIP WG 11.12 International Symposium on Human Aspects of Information Security and Assurance, HAISA 2023, held in Kent, United Kingdom, in July 2023. The 37 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 54 submissions. They are organized in the following topical sections: education and training; management, policy and skills; evolving threats and attacks; social-technical factors; and research methods. |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: Counterintelligence in a Cyber World Paul A. Watters, 2023-06-26 This book provides an outline of the major challenges and methodologies for applying classic counterintelligence theory into the cybersecurity domain. This book also covers operational security approaches to cyber, alongside detailed descriptions of contemporary cybersecurity threats, in the context of psychological and criminal profiling of cybercriminals. Following an analysis of the plethora of counterespionage techniques that can be mapped to the cyber realm, the mechanics of undertaking technical surveillance are reviewed. A range of approaches to web and forum surveillance are outlined as a virtual addition to traditional video and audio surveillance captured regarding targets. This includes a description of the advances in Artificial Intelligence, predictive analysis, support for the disciplines of digital forensics, behavioural analysis and Open Source Intelligence (OSINT). The rise of disinformation and misinformation and the veracity of widespread false flag claims are discussed at length, within the broader context of legal and ethical issues in cyber counterintelligence. This book is designed for professionals working in the intelligence, law enforcement or cybersecurity domains to further explore and examine the contemporary intersection of these disciplines. Students studying cybersecurity, justice, law, intelligence, criminology or related fields may also find the book useful as a reference volume, while instructors could utilise the whole volume or individual chapters as a secondary textbook or required reading. |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: Decision and Game Theory for Security Arunesh Sinha, |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: NATIONAL SECURITY LAW AND COUNTERTERRORISM LAW 2022-2023 SUPPLEMENT Stephen Dycus, William C. Banks, Emily Berman, Peter Raven-Hansen, Stephen I. Vladeck, 2022-08-08 NATIONAL SECURITY LAW AND COUNTERTERRORISM LAW 2022-2023 SUPPLEMENT |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: The Cybersecurity Playbook for Modern Enterprises Jeremy Wittkop, 2022-03-10 Learn how to build a cybersecurity program for a changing world with the help of proven best practices and emerging techniques Key FeaturesUnderstand what happens in an attack and build the proper defenses to secure your organizationDefend against hacking techniques such as social engineering, phishing, and many morePartner with your end user community by building effective security awareness training programsBook Description Security is everyone's responsibility and for any organization, the focus should be to educate their employees about the different types of security attacks and how to ensure that security is not compromised. This cybersecurity book starts by defining the modern security and regulatory landscape, helping you understand the challenges related to human behavior and how attacks take place. You'll then see how to build effective cybersecurity awareness and modern information security programs. Once you've learned about the challenges in securing a modern enterprise, the book will take you through solutions or alternative approaches to overcome those issues and explain the importance of technologies such as cloud access security brokers, identity and access management solutions, and endpoint security platforms. As you advance, you'll discover how automation plays an important role in solving some key challenges and controlling long-term costs while building a maturing program. Toward the end, you'll also find tips and tricks to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from an increasingly dangerous digital world. By the end of this book, you'll have gained a holistic understanding of cybersecurity and how it evolves to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. What you will learnUnderstand the macro-implications of cyber attacksIdentify malicious users and prevent harm to your organizationFind out how ransomware attacks take placeWork with emerging techniques for improving security profilesExplore identity and access management and endpoint securityGet to grips with building advanced automation modelsBuild effective training programs to protect against hacking techniquesDiscover best practices to help you and your family stay safe onlineWho this book is for This book is for security practitioners, including analysts, engineers, and security leaders, who want to better understand cybersecurity challenges. It is also for beginners who want to get a holistic view of information security to prepare for a career in the cybersecurity field. Business leaders looking to learn about cyber threats and how they can protect their organizations from harm will find this book especially useful. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned cybersecurity professional, this book has something new for everyone. |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: Cyber Resilience of Systems and Networks Alexander Kott, Igor Linkov, 2018-05-30 This book introduces fundamental concepts of cyber resilience, drawing expertise from academia, industry, and government. Resilience is defined as the ability to recover from or easily adjust to shocks and stresses. Unlike the concept of security - which is often and incorrectly conflated with resilience -- resilience refers to the system's ability to recover or regenerate its performance after an unexpected impact produces a degradation in its performance. A clear understanding of distinction between security, risk and resilience is important for developing appropriate management of cyber threats. The book presents insightful discussion of the most current technical issues in cyber resilience, along with relevant methods and procedures. Practical aspects of current cyber resilience practices and techniques are described as they are now, and as they are likely to remain in the near term. The bulk of the material is presented in the book in a way that is easily accessible to non-specialists. Logical, consistent, and continuous discourse covering all key topics relevant to the field will be of use as teaching material as well as source of emerging scholarship in the field. A typical chapter provides introductory, tutorial-like material, detailed examples, in-depth elaboration of a selected technical approach, and a concise summary of key ideas. |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: Intelligent Systems in Computing and Communication Shreekumar T., |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: Safety and Security Engineering IX G. Passerini, F. Garzia, M. Lombardi, 2022-01-18 Formed of papers originating from the 9th International Conference on Safety and Security Engineering, this book highlights research and industrial developments in the theoretical and practical aspects of safety and security engineering. Safety and Security Engineering, due to its special nature, is an interdisciplinary area of research and application that brings together, in a systematic way, many disciplines of engineering from the traditional to the most technologically advanced. This volume covers topics such as crisis management, security engineering, natural disasters and emergencies, terrorism, IT security, man-made hazards, risk management, control, protection and mitigation issues. The meeting aims to attract papers in all related fields, in addition to those listed under the Conference Topics, as well as case studies describing practical experiences. Due to the multitude and variety of topics included, the list is only indicative of the themes of the expected papers. Authors are encouraged to submit abstracts in all areas of Safety and Security, with particular attention to integrated and interdisciplinary aspects. Specific themes include: Risk analysis and assessment; Safety engineering; Accident monitoring and management; Information and communication security; Protection of personal information; Fire safety; Disaster and emergency management; Critical infrastructure; Counter-terrorism; Occupational health; Transportation safety and security; Earthquakes and natural hazards; Surveillance systems; Safety standards and regulations; Cybersecurity / e-security; Safety and security culture; Border security; Disaster recovery. |
| colonial pipeline ransomware attack case study: Cybersecurity in Morocco Yassine Maleh, Youness Maleh, 2022-11-08 This SpringerBrief contains eight chapters and presents an overview of the evolution of the Moroccan Cybersecurity Strategy. It also draws attention to the development of cybersecurity in Morocco and to ensure national security in the context of the current and developing information confrontation in the international community. However, it cannot promise to provide an in-depth examination. The issue of cybersecurity is simply too wide-ranging for our purposes. This acknowledgment is meant to encourage more detailed research into the broader topics covered in this brief to better inform current approaches to national cybersecurity performance evaluation. This SpringerBrief targets researchers interested in exploring and understanding Morocco and its efforts in implementing its national cybersecurity strategy. This brief is also a relevant reference for diplomats, executives, CISOs, cybersecurity professionals and engineers working in this related field. |
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