Ashford University Cyber Security Threat Advanced Persistent Threats Paper.docx
1. Ashford University Cyber Security Threat & Advanced Persistent Threats
Paper
Question DescriptionAdvanced persistent threats(APTs) have been thrust into the spotlight
due to their advancedtactics, techniques, procedures, and tools. These APTs are
resourcedunlike other types of cyber threat actors.Your chief technologyofficer (CTO) has
formed teams to each develop a detailed analysis andpresentation of a specific APT, which
she will assign to the team.Part 1: Threat Landscape AnalysisDescribe common tactics,
techniques, and procedures to include threat actor types. Part 3: Cybersecurity Tools,
Tactics, and ProceduresDescribe current hardware- and software-based cybersecurity tools,
tactics, and procedures.Consider the hardware and software solutions deployed today in
the context of defense-in-depth.Elaborate on why these devices are not successful against
the APTs.NotesUse additional sources of information but also describe the concept in
layman’s terms.Use visuals where appropriate.While quality is valued over quantity, it is
expected that a quality paper will result in a minimum length of 2 to 3 pages.