Cyber Security Kill Chain - Tactics and Strategies
Packt Publishing Limited (Verlag)
978-1-83546-609-4 (ISBN)
Key Features
Understand cyberattack stages via the cyber kill chain and track threat actor movements
Learn key components of threat intelligence to enhance the cyber kill chain
Packed with practical examples and case studies for effective real-time response to attacks
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book DescriptionMaster the systematic approach to identifying and responding to cyber threats through a detailed exploration of the cyber kill chain framework, including reconnaissance, weaponization and delivery, exploitation and installation, command and control (C2), and actions on objectives. Written by cybersecurity veterans Gourav Nagar, Director of Information Security at BILL Holdings with experience at Uber and Apple, and Shreyas Kumar, a Professor of Practice at Texas A&M with over two decades of expertise at companies like Adobe and Oracle, this guide will help enhance your cybersecurity posture.
With expert guidance, you’ll gain insight into the role of threat intelligence in boosting the cyber kill chain, practical applications of the framework in real-world scenarios, and how AI and machine learning are revolutionizing threat detection. The book also explores future-proofing strategies and prepares you to counter sophisticated threats like supply chain attacks and living off the land attacks. The book explains implications of quantum computing on cybersecurity and future trends and developments in the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity.
By the end of this book, you’ll have gained the strategic understanding and tactical skills needed to protect your organization's digital infrastructure in today's dynamic threat landscape.What you will learn
Discover methods, tools, and best practices to counteract attackers at every stage
Leverage the latest defensive measures to thwart command-and-control activities
Understand weaponization and delivery techniques to improve threat recognition
Implement strategies to prevent unauthorized installations and strengthen security
Enhance threat prediction, detection, and automated response with AI and ML
Convert threat intelligence into actionable strategies for enhancing cybersecurity defenses
Who this book is forThis book is for cybersecurity professionals, IT administrators, network engineers, students, and business leaders who want to understand modern cyber threats and defenses. It will also be useful to decision-makers seeking insight into cybersecurity investments and strategies. With clear explanation of cybersecurity concepts suited to all expertise levels, this book equips you to apply the Cyber Kill Chain in real-world scenarios, covering key topics like threat actors, social engineering, and infrastructure security.
Gourav Nagar is the Director of Information Security at BILL Holdings Inc., where he leads Information security engineering and security operations team. With over a decade of experience in cybersecurity, Gourav has built robust security programs across various domains, including security engineering, incident response, threat detection, infrastructure security, and digital forensics. His career includes key roles at industry leaders such as Uber, Apple, and EY. Gourav holds a Master of Science in Management Information Systems from Texas A&M University and multiple industry certifications, including CISSP, CISM, CHFI, and GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA). Shreyas Kumar is a Professor of Practice at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Texas A&M University. With over 22 years of experience across startups and Fortune 100 companies, including Adobe, Uber and Oracle. Shreyas is an accomplished author and speaker in cybersecurity, with numerous academic publications and conference talks. He holds a Masters degree in Computer Science from Texas A&M University, and a Bachelors degree from Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee. He holds multiple security certifications including CISSP, HCISPP, CISA and PCIP.
Table of Contents
Understanding Cyberattacks
Reconnaissance
Weaponization and Delivery
Exploitation and Installation
Command and Control (C2)
Actions on Objectives
Threat Intelligence and the Cyber Kill Chain
Cyber Kill Chain in Practice
Cyber Kill Chain and AI
Legal and Ethical Aspects of Cyber Kill Chain
Future Trends in the Cyber Kill Chain
Last chapter
| Erscheinungsdatum | 26.09.2024 |
|---|---|
| Vorwort | Rohit Ghai |
| Verlagsort | Birmingham |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 191 x 235 mm |
| Themenwelt | Informatik ► Netzwerke ► Sicherheit / Firewall |
| ISBN-10 | 1-83546-609-5 / 1835466095 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-83546-609-4 / 9781835466094 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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