Valuendo cyberwar and security (okt 2011) handout
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Presentation on cyberattacks given by Marc Vael at EPSC forum in Brussels on 25th of October 2011
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Valuendo cyberwar and security (okt 2011) handout
- 1. The vulnerability of high hazards plant to cyber attack Marc Vael Director
- 2. Cybersecurity threats • Cyber-criminals • Malware • Phishers • Spammers • Negligent staff • Hackers • Unethical employees misusing/misconfiguring security functions • Unauthorized access, modification, disclosure of information • Nations attacking critical information infrastructures • Technical advances that can render encryption algorithms obsolete
- 4. Lessons learned so far Cyberattacks are DIFFICULT to execute.
- 5. Lessons learned so far Governments do have the resources/skills to conduct cyberattacks.
- 6. Lessons learned so far Cyberattacks are war.
- 7. Cyberwarfare is "the fifth domain of warfare“
- 8. “Cyberspace is a new domain in warfare which has become just as critical to military operations as land, sea, air and space.”
- 9. “Actions to penetrate computers or networks for the purposes of causing damage or disruption.”
- 10. Information warfare is “using & managing IT in the pursuit of a competitive advantage over an opponent“
- 11. Lessons learned so far Cyberattacks are a real, clear and present danger to organisations & government agencies.
- 12. “It’s possible that hackers have gotten into administrative computer systems of utility companies, but says those aren’t linked to the equipment controlling the grid, at least not in developed countries. I have never heard that the grid itself has been hacked..” Howardt Schmidt, Cyber-Security Coordinator of the US
- 13. Lessons learned so far Targeted organizations are unprepared.
- 14. Lessons learned so far Security professionals are at risk.
- 15. Risk always exists! (whether or not it is detected / recognised by the organisation).
- 16. Impact of an attack on the business
- 19. Cyberattack mitigating strategies Corporate governance : ERM = COSO Support from Board of Directors & Executive Management
- 20. Cyberattack mitigating strategies Managing risks appropriately
- 21. Cyberattack mitigating strategies Policies & Standards
- 22. Cyberattack mitigating strategies Project Management
- 23. Cyberattack mitigating strategies Supply Chain Management
- 24. Cyberattack mitigating strategies EDUCATION!
- 25. Cyberattack mitigating strategies Providing proper funding
- 26. Cyberattack mitigating strategies Providing proper resources
- 27. Cyberattack mitigating strategies Measuring performance
- 28. Cyberattack mitigating strategies Review / Audit
- 29. Cyberattack mitigating strategies Incident/Crisis Management
- 30. PO1 Define a strategic IT plan PO2 Define the information architecture Information Criteria PO3 Determine technological direction • Effectiveness • Efficiency PO4 Define the IT processes, organisation and • Confidentiality relationships • Integrity PO5 Manage the IT investment • Availability PO6 Communicate mgt aims & direction • Compliance PO7 Manage IT human resources • Reliability PO8 Manage quality PO9 Assess and manage IT risks ME1 Monitor & evaluate IT performance PO10 Manage projects ME2 Monitor & evaluate internal control IT RESOURCES ME3 Ensure compliance with external requirements • Applications ME4 Provide IT governance • Information • Infrastructure • People PLAN & ORGANISE MONITOR & EVALUATE ACQUIRE & DS1 Define & manage service levels IMPLEMENT DS2 Manage third-party services DS3 Manage performance & capacity DS4 Ensure continuous service DS5 Ensure systems security DS6 Identify & allocate costs DS7 Educate & train users DELIVER & SUPPORT AI1 Identify automated solutions DS8 Manage service desk and incidents AI2 Acquire & maintain application software DS9 Manage the configuration AI3 Acquire & maintain IT infrastructure DS10 Manage problems AI4 Enable operation and use DS11 Manage data AI5 Procure IT resources DS12 Manage the physical environment AI6 Manage changes DS13 Manage operations AI7 Install & accredit solutions and changes
- 31. PO1 Define a strategic IT plan PO2 Define the information architecture Information Criteria PO3 Determine technological direction • Effectiveness • Efficiency PO4 Define the IT processes, organisation and • Confidentiality relationships • Integrity PO5 Manage the IT investment • Availability PO6 Communicate mgt aims & direction • Compliance PO7 Manage IT human resources • Reliability PO8 Manage quality PO9 Assess and manage IT risks ME1 Monitor & evaluate IT performance PO10 Manage projects ME2 Monitor & evaluate internal control IT RESOURCES ME3 Ensure compliance with external requirements • Applications ME4 Provide IT governance • Information • Infrastructure • People PLAN & ORGANISE MONITOR & EVALUATE ACQUIRE & DS1 Define & manage service levels IMPLEMENT DS2 Manage third-party services DS3 Manage performance & capacity DS4 Ensure continuous service DS5 Ensure systems security DS6 Identify & allocate costs DELIVER & DS7 Educate & train users DS8 Manage service desk and incidents SUPPORT AI1 Identify automated solutions AI2 Acquire & maintain application software DS9 Manage the configuration AI3 Acquire & maintain IT infrastructure DS10 Manage problems AI4 Enable operation and use DS11 Manage data AI5 Procure IT resources DS12 Manage the physical environment DS13 Manage operations AI6 Manage changes AI7 Install & accredit solutions and changes
- 35. Your security solution is as strong … … as its weakest link
- 36. “I don’t care how many millions of dollars you spend on security technology. If you don’t have people trained properly, I’m going to get in if I want to get in.” Susie Thunder, Cyberpunk
- 39. Contact information Marc Vael CISA, CISM, CISSP, CGEIT, ITIL Service Manager, Prince2 Director Knowledge Board ISACA 3701 Algonquin Road, Suite 1010 Rolling Meadows IL 60008 USA http://www.isaca.org/security marc@vael.net http://www.linkedin.com/in/marcvael http://twitter.com/marcvael