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IBM SkillsBuild & SkillUp Online Presents

Cybersecurity
Fundamentals
Session 3

Understanding Attacks, Protection, and Future Trends


Agenda
• Future Trends in Cybersecurity
• Final project Part 1
• Real-Time Cyber Threat Scenarios
• Practical Implementation of Cybersecurity Measures
• Final project Part 2
Future Trends in Cybersecurity
AI and Machine Learning in Cybersecurity

Quantum Computing:

• Threat and Opportunity

• IoT Security Challenges

• Zero Trust Architecture

• Cloud Security Evolution


AI and Machine Learning in Cybersecurity

• Automated threat detection and response

• Predictive analytics for risk assessment

• Intelligent password cracking by attackers

• AI-powered social engineering attacks

• Challenges: AI arms race between attackers


and defenders
Quantum Computing: Threat and Opportunity

Threat: Breaking current encryption standards

Opportunity: Quantum encryption methods

▪ Post-quantum cryptography development

Timeline: When to expect practical quantum computers

▪ Preparing for the post-quantum era


IoT Security Challenges

• Proliferation of connected devices

• Limited computing power for security measures

• Lack of standardization in IoT security

• Privacy concerns with data collection

• IoT botnets and DDoS attacks


Zero Trust Architecture

• "Never trust, always verify" principle

• Micro-segmentation of networks

• Continuous authentication and authorization

• Least privilege access

• Challenges in implementation
Cloud Security Evolution

• Shift from on-premises to cloud-based security

• Shared responsibility models

• Cloud-native security tools and practices

• Multi-cloud and hybrid cloud security challenges

• Data privacy regulations impact on cloud security


Final project Part 1

Lets look at the activity


Introduction to
Real-Time Cyber Threat Scenarios

• Ransomware Attack

• Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)

• Supply Chain Attack

• Insider Threat

• DDoS Attack
Ransomware Attack Scenario

Initial infection vector:

Phishing email

• Lateral movement and privilege escalation

• Data encryption and ransom demand

• Business impact: Operations halt, data loss

• Response: Isolation, assessment, recovery/payment decision


Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) Scenario

Initial breach:

Zero-day exploit

• Stealthy operation over months or years

• Data exfiltration and espionage

• Customized malware and tools

• Detection challenge: Mimicking normal behavior


Supply Chain Attack Scenario

Target:

Software vendor's update mechanism

• Compromised software update distributed to customers

• Widespread infection across multiple organizations

Challenge:

Trust in legitimate software channels

• Example: SolarWinds attack


Insider Threat Scenario

Disgruntled employee with privileged access

• Gradual data exfiltration over time

• Use of legitimate credentials evades detection

• Potential for sabotage or data sale

• Detection through behavior analytics


DDoS Attack Scenario

Target:
Organization's public-facing services

• Use of botnets to generate massive traffic

• Service disruption and reputational damage

• Potential smokescreen for other attacks

• Mitigation: Traffic filtering, CDNs, autoscaling


Introduction to Practical
Cybersecurity Measures

• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

• Regular Security Awareness Training

• Patch Management

• Network Segmentation

• Incident Response Planning


Implementing Multi-Factor
Authentication (MFA)
Choose appropriate MFA methods (e.g., app-based, hardware tokens)

• Prioritize critical systems and accounts

• User education and support

• Monitoring and logging of authentication attempts

• Backup authentication methods


Insider Threat Scenario

Disgruntled employee with privileged access

• Gradual data exfiltration over time

• Use of legitimate credentials evades detection

• Potential for sabotage or data sale

• Detection through behavior analytics


Conducting Regular
Security Awareness Training

Develop a comprehensive training program

Cover topics:
phishing, password hygiene, social engineering

• Use real-world examples and interactive exercises

• Regular updates to address emerging threats

• Measure effectiveness through simulations and tests


Effective Patch Management

Inventory of all systems and software

• Regular vulnerability scanning

• Prioritization based on criticality and risk

• Testing patches before deployment

• Automated patch deployment where possible

• Monitoring and reporting on patch status


Implementing Network Segmentation

Identify and classify data and systems

• Design logical network segments

• Implement firewalls and access controls


between segments

• Monitor inter-segment traffic

• Regularly review and update segmentation


Developing an Incident Response Plan

Form an incident response team

Define roles and responsibilities

• Establish communication protocols

• Create step-by-step response procedures

• Regular drills and plan updates

• Post-incident review and lessons learned


Final project Part 2

Lets look at the activity.


Thank you!

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