Mobile operators have invested billions in LTE networks, while security breaches and service disruptions have risen and exposed the new vulnerabilities of this all-IP network and risk the high service standards and reputation so carefully constructed. Since it costs far less for a hacker to attack a mobile network than for an operator to protect against every foreseeable threat, operator must balance business risk against infrastructure investment and rightfully demand fact-based analysis of the options. How can an operator realistically weigh the business value of deploying a new security element in such a rapidly changing and uncertain environment?
This brief from Stoke provides a methodology with illustrative examples for quantifying the risk vs. the cost of securing the S1. The brief combines groundbreaking research from Ponemon Institute, with data from well publicized LTE incidents and applies them to a representative operator scenario to estimate the financial impact of a security breach and network outage.
Proliferation of XaaS model based on cloud technologies and explosive growth of Internet of Things bring huge benefits to businesses and governments but also do they present a whole new bunch of cybersecurity problems. Importance of cybersecurity has skyrocketed after recent attacks on the biggest world brands. No one is safe anymore. 82% of U.S. business executives are worried that cyber threats could impact their companies’ growth prospects. Some estimates show that cyber attacks cost businesses as much as $400 billion a year.
This trend opens a wide opportunity window for telecommunication companies. For over a decade CSPs cared about perimeter security only and now they can play a more substantial role securing their large userships in a way more dangerous environment. Fortunately, there are many successful cases when CSP could turn dumb pipes into secure ones.
In this ppt I tried to highlight some recent developments in security domain and outline other ideas CSPs could use to force security transformation. As usual I welcome any thoughts and feedback on the matter. Thank you!
CRASHOVERRIDE Analysis of the Threat to Electric Grid Operations. Cyber-attac...Muhammad FAHAD
Dragos, Inc. was notified by the Slovak anti-virus firm ESET of an ICS tailored malware on June 8th, 2017. The Dragos team was able to use this notification to find samples of the malware, identify new functionality and impact scenarios, and confirm that this was the malware employed in the December 17th, 2016 cyber-attack on the Kiev, Ukraine transmission substation which resulted in electric grid operations impact. This report serves as an industry report to inform the electric sector and security community of the potential implications of this malware and the appropriate details to have a nuanced discussion
The Top 20 Cyberattacks on Industrial Control SystemsMuhammad FAHAD
Executive Summary
No industrial operation is free of risk, and different industrial enterprises may legitimately have different “appetites” for certain types of risks. Evaluating cyber risk in industrial control system (ICS) networks is difficult, considering their complex nature. For example, an evaluation can consider (explicitly or implicitly) up to hundreds of millions of branches of a complex attack tree modelling of cyberattacks interaction with cyber, physical, safety and protection equipment and processes. This paper was written to assist cyber professionals to understand and communicate the results of such risk assessments to non-technical business decision-makers.
This paper proposes that cyber risk be communicated as a Design Basis Threat (DBT) line drawn through a representative “Top 20” set of cyberattacks spread across a spectrum of attack sophistication. These Top 20 attacks have been selected to represent cyber threats to industrial sites across a wide range of circumstances, consequences and sophistication. Many industrial cyber risk practitioners will find the list useful as-is, while expert practitioners may choose to adapt the list to their more detailed understanding of their own sites’ circumstances.
The document discusses cybersecurity challenges facing utilities organizations and lessons that can be learned from leading organizations. It finds that 94% of utilities spend over 20% of budgets on advanced technologies but investments are still failing for 77% of organizations. Leading organizations are 4 times better at stopping attacks, 4 times better at detecting breaches faster, 3 times better at remediation, and 2 times better at reducing impacts. The key lessons are to prioritize speed, choose technologies to turbo-charge operations, scale capabilities, train more staff, and collaborate more while sustaining existing investments and security basics.
- Cyberattackers target applications because they are the path of least resistance to steal data. While companies have invested in network and hardware security, applications are still insufficiently secured.
- There are three stages of maturity for application security programs - ad-hoc, baseline, and advanced. The ad-hoc approach focuses only on customer-facing applications. The baseline approach assesses more applications but still relies on manual testing. The advanced approach integrates security into the entire software development lifecycle.
- Any organization can begin to reduce risk by starting with the ad-hoc or baseline approach and working towards a more advanced application security program over time.
- The document discusses the need for organizations to implement application security programs to protect against growing cyber attacks targeting applications. It outlines three stages of maturity for application security programs - ad-hoc, baseline, and advanced. The ad-hoc approach focuses solely on applications for customers, while the baseline approach covers more of an organization's portfolio and includes purchased applications. Any organization can get started with application security to begin reducing risks.
This document discusses security issues in mobile communications and describes a scheme to establish secure communications. It addresses authentication, location privacy, and secure messaging. It then discusses threats like information extortion, deliberate attack software, theft, and technical failures. The two highest risks are identified as mobile devices and customer data. The document proposes various controls, policies, and contingency plans to mitigate these risks, including encryption, access controls, firewalls, monitoring, and backups. It also shows diagrams of the network without and with added security components like firewalls, intrusion detection, and honeypots.
Proliferation of XaaS model based on cloud technologies and explosive growth of Internet of Things bring huge benefits to businesses and governments but also do they present a whole new bunch of cybersecurity problems. Importance of cybersecurity has skyrocketed after recent attacks on the biggest world brands. No one is safe anymore. 82% of U.S. business executives are worried that cyber threats could impact their companies’ growth prospects. Some estimates show that cyber attacks cost businesses as much as $400 billion a year.
This trend opens a wide opportunity window for telecommunication companies. For over a decade CSPs cared about perimeter security only and now they can play a more substantial role securing their large userships in a way more dangerous environment. Fortunately, there are many successful cases when CSP could turn dumb pipes into secure ones.
In this ppt I tried to highlight some recent developments in security domain and outline other ideas CSPs could use to force security transformation. As usual I welcome any thoughts and feedback on the matter. Thank you!
CRASHOVERRIDE Analysis of the Threat to Electric Grid Operations. Cyber-attac...Muhammad FAHAD
Dragos, Inc. was notified by the Slovak anti-virus firm ESET of an ICS tailored malware on June 8th, 2017. The Dragos team was able to use this notification to find samples of the malware, identify new functionality and impact scenarios, and confirm that this was the malware employed in the December 17th, 2016 cyber-attack on the Kiev, Ukraine transmission substation which resulted in electric grid operations impact. This report serves as an industry report to inform the electric sector and security community of the potential implications of this malware and the appropriate details to have a nuanced discussion
The Top 20 Cyberattacks on Industrial Control SystemsMuhammad FAHAD
Executive Summary
No industrial operation is free of risk, and different industrial enterprises may legitimately have different “appetites” for certain types of risks. Evaluating cyber risk in industrial control system (ICS) networks is difficult, considering their complex nature. For example, an evaluation can consider (explicitly or implicitly) up to hundreds of millions of branches of a complex attack tree modelling of cyberattacks interaction with cyber, physical, safety and protection equipment and processes. This paper was written to assist cyber professionals to understand and communicate the results of such risk assessments to non-technical business decision-makers.
This paper proposes that cyber risk be communicated as a Design Basis Threat (DBT) line drawn through a representative “Top 20” set of cyberattacks spread across a spectrum of attack sophistication. These Top 20 attacks have been selected to represent cyber threats to industrial sites across a wide range of circumstances, consequences and sophistication. Many industrial cyber risk practitioners will find the list useful as-is, while expert practitioners may choose to adapt the list to their more detailed understanding of their own sites’ circumstances.
The document discusses cybersecurity challenges facing utilities organizations and lessons that can be learned from leading organizations. It finds that 94% of utilities spend over 20% of budgets on advanced technologies but investments are still failing for 77% of organizations. Leading organizations are 4 times better at stopping attacks, 4 times better at detecting breaches faster, 3 times better at remediation, and 2 times better at reducing impacts. The key lessons are to prioritize speed, choose technologies to turbo-charge operations, scale capabilities, train more staff, and collaborate more while sustaining existing investments and security basics.
- Cyberattackers target applications because they are the path of least resistance to steal data. While companies have invested in network and hardware security, applications are still insufficiently secured.
- There are three stages of maturity for application security programs - ad-hoc, baseline, and advanced. The ad-hoc approach focuses only on customer-facing applications. The baseline approach assesses more applications but still relies on manual testing. The advanced approach integrates security into the entire software development lifecycle.
- Any organization can begin to reduce risk by starting with the ad-hoc or baseline approach and working towards a more advanced application security program over time.
- The document discusses the need for organizations to implement application security programs to protect against growing cyber attacks targeting applications. It outlines three stages of maturity for application security programs - ad-hoc, baseline, and advanced. The ad-hoc approach focuses solely on applications for customers, while the baseline approach covers more of an organization's portfolio and includes purchased applications. Any organization can get started with application security to begin reducing risks.
This document discusses security issues in mobile communications and describes a scheme to establish secure communications. It addresses authentication, location privacy, and secure messaging. It then discusses threats like information extortion, deliberate attack software, theft, and technical failures. The two highest risks are identified as mobile devices and customer data. The document proposes various controls, policies, and contingency plans to mitigate these risks, including encryption, access controls, firewalls, monitoring, and backups. It also shows diagrams of the network without and with added security components like firewalls, intrusion detection, and honeypots.
This document summarizes the industrial cyber threat landscape as of September 2017. It outlines several high-profile cyber attacks on industrial control systems dating back to 2010, including Stuxnet, Shamoon, BlackEnergy, and CrashOverride. These attacks targeted critical infrastructure like power grids, water treatment plants, and an Iranian nuclear facility. The document also discusses the risks and costs of these incidents, which include physical damage, production shutdowns, and an estimated global cost of cybercrime reaching $6 trillion by 2021. Mitigation strategies are proposed, such as using gateways and managed remote access to block malware and unauthorized access to industrial control networks.
Matthew Luallen, Founder and CEO of Encari, and Paul Feldman, Chairman of the Mid-West ISO, have written a whitepaper that explains how utilities attempting to meet the North American Electric Reliability Corporation "Critical Infrastructure Protection" (NERC CIP) requirements can meet both the spirit and the letter of the regulations.
Feldman-Encari: Malicious Software Prevention For NERC CIP-007 ComplianceCoreTrace Corporation
Whitepaper by Encari's co-founder and the Mid-West ISO's chairman.
Matthew Luallen, co-founder of Encari, and Paul Feldman, chairman of the Mid-West ISO, have written a whitepaper that explains how utilities attempting to meet the North American Electric Reliability Corporation "Critical Infrastructure Protection" (NERC CIP) requirements can meet both the spirit and the letter of the regulations.
The whitepaper provides insights and recommendations around the following topics:
Utilities should go beyond "checking the box" to meeting the true intention of the NERC CIP requirements: protecting the reliability and availability of the Bulk Electric System (BES).
Traditional security solutions (e.g., blacklist-based antivirus, emergency security patches) not only fail to protect reliability and availability, they may negatively impact the goals themselves.
In addition to superior protection against even zero-day attacks, application whitelisting is gaining a following because it addresses the operational realities associated with control system implementations that blacklist-based solutions cannot.
Application whitelisting simultaneously helps address NERC CIP-007, R3 (security patching); CIP-007, R4 (anti-malware); and even NERC CIP-003, R6 (change control and configuration management).
Read about statistics and data compiled during our most recent survey conducted by the Ponemon Institute on what automakers think about car cybersecurity.
The document provides an overview of Peter Wood, an expert in ethical hacking and cybersecurity. It discusses the concept of "consumerisation" where employees want to use their personal devices for work purposes. While this raises security concerns for IT departments, the document argues that tightly controlling devices is ineffective and employee expectations around mobility and flexibility will result in loosened corporate control over tools. It outlines some of the mobile security risks at different layers of devices and examples of malware targeting smartphones.
Information Security and Data Breach Trends 2014-2015Brian Levine
This document discusses trends in information security from January 2015. It notes that a Cisco audit found evidence of intrusion at all enterprises. Medical information is valued much higher by cybercriminals than payment card or personal information. The average data breach takes over 220 days to discover. Major breaches in 2014 impacted retailers like Target and Home Depot, as well as financial institutions and healthcare providers. The rapid rise of internet-connected devices and the Internet of Things introduces new vulnerabilities and threats. Information security teams must focus on detection and incident response as breaches are assumed to be inevitable.
Cataleya-Security-Feature_SAWC_April2016page-20-23Jacqueline Fick
This document discusses network security issues for mobile network operators (MNOs) in Africa. It notes that as smartphone adoption increases across Africa, network security remains a high priority for MNOs due to threats like cybercrime and fraud. Common security issues include SIMbox fraud, which involves using boxes of SIM cards to make illegal international calls. The rapid growth of mobile services in Africa has outpaced the development of robust security systems, making networks and customers vulnerable. MNOs are fighting back against fraud through measures like seizing SIMboxes and tightening SIM security, but will need more integrated security approaches to address evolving threats from domestic and international criminals.
Securing the C-Suite: Cybersecurity Perspectives from the BoardroomIBM Security
The document summarizes the findings of a survey of over 700 C-suite executives from 29 countries and 18 industries regarding their perspectives on cybersecurity. Some key findings include: 75% of CxOs believe a comprehensive cybersecurity program is important; however, over half may be overstating the likelihood of a significant cybersecurity incident. Additionally, while CxOs acknowledge some risks, they understate risks from insiders and overstate risks from external threats. The C-suites were clustered into three groups based on their cybersecurity effectiveness: not prepared, progressing, and cybersecure. The cybersecure C-suites were more likely to have robust cybersecurity governance and collaboration.
Rhys A. Mossom offers network security services including penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, web application security assessments, source code reviews, security training, and research and development. Services are designed to identify security issues, exploit vulnerabilities, and provide mitigation recommendations through comprehensive reporting. Testing can be performed internally, externally, or on web applications and source code. Training courses cover topics like social engineering, web application hacking, and Bluetooth security.
This presentation shows the insights of the successful maintenance and development of the designed tool for the Diameter protocol, raises awareness about other security protocols, and is of service to those who find protocol vulnerabilities daunting.
The three main categories of the data network environment effecting IT security are all undergoing major change simultaneously. In the year ahead, these changes will manifest themselves as security challenges. These trends fall into three categories: client devices (the consumerization of IT); the external threat environment (the institutionalization of threat development); and the hosting environment (virtualization). Any one of these dynamics should shade the thinking of IT strategists inside companies and other organizations. Taken together, they may spur major re-evaluations of current practices.
Decision-Zone's Deep Message Inspection (DMI) technology can:
1) Detect cyber threats and deviations from normal business logic in real time on the message bus before systems are compromised.
2) Recognize anomalies in business logic that indicate attacks, defects, or errors, since signature-based methods cannot detect new threats.
3) Pinpoint the specific cause of a problem by referencing the system's state machine, unlike conventional methods that must investigate all potential cause permutations.
Net motion wireless-and_frost-sullivan_a-new-mobilty_psAccenture
The document discusses the rise of mobile field workers and remote work. It explores the evolving security landscape and threats facing remote workers. It then summarizes security solutions like mobile VPNs that can help secure access for remote workers. The document defines mobile VPNs and provides an analysis of the global mobile VPN market, noting that growth will be fueled by increasing wireless device usage and that the top vendors in the space are expected to be Cisco, Juniper, and NetMotion Wireless.
Network Cloaking is a technology and methodology created by EcoNet that prevents network intrusions by making protected networks invisible to external threats. It utilizes the Sentinel IPS to inspect packets entering the network, detect malicious content, and automatically block the source IP address before any damage can be done. A test by a federal law enforcement group found that a computer protected by Sentinel IPS using Network Cloaking was never compromised, even after months online, whereas an unprotected computer was hacked within days. Network Cloaking aims to change the rules of network security by avoiding direct engagement with attackers and making the network invisible to their probes and intrusion attempts.
The Four(ish) Appsec Metrics You Can’t IgnoreVeracode
Which metrics should we use? You might expect an “it depends” answer, but there are some metrics that are important for any application security program, regardless of audience or goals. We’ll take a look at a few of them in this post.
This document discusses challenges facing Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and how IBM security solutions address those challenges through intelligence, integration, and expertise. It summarizes IBM's security framework which uses analytics, visibility, and integration across network protection, fraud protection, endpoint management, and other capabilities to provide advanced threat protection, risk management, compliance, and resource optimization. The document also provides examples of how IBM security solutions have helped clients enhance user and asset security, transaction security, and gain security intelligence.
Presentacion realizada en Argentina y Paraguay Durante Marzo 2014.
En Argentina por Faustino Sanchez. En Paraguay por Santiago Cavanna.
Trata sobre el problema de la presencia de vulnerabilidades en aplicaciones, el impacto que tiene en las organizaciones y la forma que se encuentra disponible para descubrirlas en forma temprana y facilitar su remediacion
Links disponibles en
http://www.santiagocavanna.com/segurinfo-2014-el-costo-oculto-de-las-aplicaciones-vulnerables/
Cyber Security protection by MultiPoint Ltd.Ricardo Resnik
This document provides information about MultiPoint Ltd., a cyber security company that distributes security and networking software. It discusses MultiPoint's vendors and customers, as well as concepts like the attack lifecycle and challenges of detection. It also summarizes some of MultiPoint's product offerings and how they help customers adapt security posture, optimize resources, manage portfolio risk, and rapidly respond to threats.
A detailed scenario of risks present in a proposed collaborative platform and the various steps involved with detailed risk assessment for the business environment.
SecurityGen Sentinel - Your User-Friendly Guardian in Telecom Security.pdfSecurityGen1
GTP vulnerabilities pose risks to 5G and LTE networks. The study found that:
1) Most networks exhibited some GTP vulnerabilities and over half had medium security levels.
2) Common attacks like fraud, data interception, and subscriber DoS succeeded in many networks.
3) Very few networks implemented robust security measures like GTP firewalls, and most lacked any security monitoring.
4) The lack of comprehensive security measures leaves networks exposed to serious threats. Stronger protections are urgently needed.
Secure Your Network with Confidence Understanding - GTP Protocols by Security...SecurityGen1
SecurityGen leads the way in shaping the future of mobile network security through its GTP (GPRS Tunneling Protocol) protocols. Engineered with precision and backed by extensive research, these protocols are the cornerstone of SecurityGen's commitment to securing communication channels. As mobile networks continue to play a pivotal role in our interconnected world, SecurityGen's GTP protocols emerge as a vital safeguard against potential vulnerabilities.
SecurityGen whitepaper GTP vulnerabilities - A cause for concern in 5G and LT...Security Gen
The rapid evolution of mobile technologies has revolutionized our daily lives, making
mobile networks an essential part of modern society. However, as mobile networks
continue to advance, they have also become prime targets for malicious actors
seeking to exploit vulnerabilities for their malicious purposes.
This document summarizes the industrial cyber threat landscape as of September 2017. It outlines several high-profile cyber attacks on industrial control systems dating back to 2010, including Stuxnet, Shamoon, BlackEnergy, and CrashOverride. These attacks targeted critical infrastructure like power grids, water treatment plants, and an Iranian nuclear facility. The document also discusses the risks and costs of these incidents, which include physical damage, production shutdowns, and an estimated global cost of cybercrime reaching $6 trillion by 2021. Mitigation strategies are proposed, such as using gateways and managed remote access to block malware and unauthorized access to industrial control networks.
Matthew Luallen, Founder and CEO of Encari, and Paul Feldman, Chairman of the Mid-West ISO, have written a whitepaper that explains how utilities attempting to meet the North American Electric Reliability Corporation "Critical Infrastructure Protection" (NERC CIP) requirements can meet both the spirit and the letter of the regulations.
Feldman-Encari: Malicious Software Prevention For NERC CIP-007 ComplianceCoreTrace Corporation
Whitepaper by Encari's co-founder and the Mid-West ISO's chairman.
Matthew Luallen, co-founder of Encari, and Paul Feldman, chairman of the Mid-West ISO, have written a whitepaper that explains how utilities attempting to meet the North American Electric Reliability Corporation "Critical Infrastructure Protection" (NERC CIP) requirements can meet both the spirit and the letter of the regulations.
The whitepaper provides insights and recommendations around the following topics:
Utilities should go beyond "checking the box" to meeting the true intention of the NERC CIP requirements: protecting the reliability and availability of the Bulk Electric System (BES).
Traditional security solutions (e.g., blacklist-based antivirus, emergency security patches) not only fail to protect reliability and availability, they may negatively impact the goals themselves.
In addition to superior protection against even zero-day attacks, application whitelisting is gaining a following because it addresses the operational realities associated with control system implementations that blacklist-based solutions cannot.
Application whitelisting simultaneously helps address NERC CIP-007, R3 (security patching); CIP-007, R4 (anti-malware); and even NERC CIP-003, R6 (change control and configuration management).
Read about statistics and data compiled during our most recent survey conducted by the Ponemon Institute on what automakers think about car cybersecurity.
The document provides an overview of Peter Wood, an expert in ethical hacking and cybersecurity. It discusses the concept of "consumerisation" where employees want to use their personal devices for work purposes. While this raises security concerns for IT departments, the document argues that tightly controlling devices is ineffective and employee expectations around mobility and flexibility will result in loosened corporate control over tools. It outlines some of the mobile security risks at different layers of devices and examples of malware targeting smartphones.
Information Security and Data Breach Trends 2014-2015Brian Levine
This document discusses trends in information security from January 2015. It notes that a Cisco audit found evidence of intrusion at all enterprises. Medical information is valued much higher by cybercriminals than payment card or personal information. The average data breach takes over 220 days to discover. Major breaches in 2014 impacted retailers like Target and Home Depot, as well as financial institutions and healthcare providers. The rapid rise of internet-connected devices and the Internet of Things introduces new vulnerabilities and threats. Information security teams must focus on detection and incident response as breaches are assumed to be inevitable.
Cataleya-Security-Feature_SAWC_April2016page-20-23Jacqueline Fick
This document discusses network security issues for mobile network operators (MNOs) in Africa. It notes that as smartphone adoption increases across Africa, network security remains a high priority for MNOs due to threats like cybercrime and fraud. Common security issues include SIMbox fraud, which involves using boxes of SIM cards to make illegal international calls. The rapid growth of mobile services in Africa has outpaced the development of robust security systems, making networks and customers vulnerable. MNOs are fighting back against fraud through measures like seizing SIMboxes and tightening SIM security, but will need more integrated security approaches to address evolving threats from domestic and international criminals.
Securing the C-Suite: Cybersecurity Perspectives from the BoardroomIBM Security
The document summarizes the findings of a survey of over 700 C-suite executives from 29 countries and 18 industries regarding their perspectives on cybersecurity. Some key findings include: 75% of CxOs believe a comprehensive cybersecurity program is important; however, over half may be overstating the likelihood of a significant cybersecurity incident. Additionally, while CxOs acknowledge some risks, they understate risks from insiders and overstate risks from external threats. The C-suites were clustered into three groups based on their cybersecurity effectiveness: not prepared, progressing, and cybersecure. The cybersecure C-suites were more likely to have robust cybersecurity governance and collaboration.
Rhys A. Mossom offers network security services including penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, web application security assessments, source code reviews, security training, and research and development. Services are designed to identify security issues, exploit vulnerabilities, and provide mitigation recommendations through comprehensive reporting. Testing can be performed internally, externally, or on web applications and source code. Training courses cover topics like social engineering, web application hacking, and Bluetooth security.
This presentation shows the insights of the successful maintenance and development of the designed tool for the Diameter protocol, raises awareness about other security protocols, and is of service to those who find protocol vulnerabilities daunting.
The three main categories of the data network environment effecting IT security are all undergoing major change simultaneously. In the year ahead, these changes will manifest themselves as security challenges. These trends fall into three categories: client devices (the consumerization of IT); the external threat environment (the institutionalization of threat development); and the hosting environment (virtualization). Any one of these dynamics should shade the thinking of IT strategists inside companies and other organizations. Taken together, they may spur major re-evaluations of current practices.
Decision-Zone's Deep Message Inspection (DMI) technology can:
1) Detect cyber threats and deviations from normal business logic in real time on the message bus before systems are compromised.
2) Recognize anomalies in business logic that indicate attacks, defects, or errors, since signature-based methods cannot detect new threats.
3) Pinpoint the specific cause of a problem by referencing the system's state machine, unlike conventional methods that must investigate all potential cause permutations.
Net motion wireless-and_frost-sullivan_a-new-mobilty_psAccenture
The document discusses the rise of mobile field workers and remote work. It explores the evolving security landscape and threats facing remote workers. It then summarizes security solutions like mobile VPNs that can help secure access for remote workers. The document defines mobile VPNs and provides an analysis of the global mobile VPN market, noting that growth will be fueled by increasing wireless device usage and that the top vendors in the space are expected to be Cisco, Juniper, and NetMotion Wireless.
Network Cloaking is a technology and methodology created by EcoNet that prevents network intrusions by making protected networks invisible to external threats. It utilizes the Sentinel IPS to inspect packets entering the network, detect malicious content, and automatically block the source IP address before any damage can be done. A test by a federal law enforcement group found that a computer protected by Sentinel IPS using Network Cloaking was never compromised, even after months online, whereas an unprotected computer was hacked within days. Network Cloaking aims to change the rules of network security by avoiding direct engagement with attackers and making the network invisible to their probes and intrusion attempts.
The Four(ish) Appsec Metrics You Can’t IgnoreVeracode
Which metrics should we use? You might expect an “it depends” answer, but there are some metrics that are important for any application security program, regardless of audience or goals. We’ll take a look at a few of them in this post.
This document discusses challenges facing Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and how IBM security solutions address those challenges through intelligence, integration, and expertise. It summarizes IBM's security framework which uses analytics, visibility, and integration across network protection, fraud protection, endpoint management, and other capabilities to provide advanced threat protection, risk management, compliance, and resource optimization. The document also provides examples of how IBM security solutions have helped clients enhance user and asset security, transaction security, and gain security intelligence.
Presentacion realizada en Argentina y Paraguay Durante Marzo 2014.
En Argentina por Faustino Sanchez. En Paraguay por Santiago Cavanna.
Trata sobre el problema de la presencia de vulnerabilidades en aplicaciones, el impacto que tiene en las organizaciones y la forma que se encuentra disponible para descubrirlas en forma temprana y facilitar su remediacion
Links disponibles en
http://www.santiagocavanna.com/segurinfo-2014-el-costo-oculto-de-las-aplicaciones-vulnerables/
Cyber Security protection by MultiPoint Ltd.Ricardo Resnik
This document provides information about MultiPoint Ltd., a cyber security company that distributes security and networking software. It discusses MultiPoint's vendors and customers, as well as concepts like the attack lifecycle and challenges of detection. It also summarizes some of MultiPoint's product offerings and how they help customers adapt security posture, optimize resources, manage portfolio risk, and rapidly respond to threats.
A detailed scenario of risks present in a proposed collaborative platform and the various steps involved with detailed risk assessment for the business environment.
SecurityGen Sentinel - Your User-Friendly Guardian in Telecom Security.pdfSecurityGen1
GTP vulnerabilities pose risks to 5G and LTE networks. The study found that:
1) Most networks exhibited some GTP vulnerabilities and over half had medium security levels.
2) Common attacks like fraud, data interception, and subscriber DoS succeeded in many networks.
3) Very few networks implemented robust security measures like GTP firewalls, and most lacked any security monitoring.
4) The lack of comprehensive security measures leaves networks exposed to serious threats. Stronger protections are urgently needed.
Secure Your Network with Confidence Understanding - GTP Protocols by Security...SecurityGen1
SecurityGen leads the way in shaping the future of mobile network security through its GTP (GPRS Tunneling Protocol) protocols. Engineered with precision and backed by extensive research, these protocols are the cornerstone of SecurityGen's commitment to securing communication channels. As mobile networks continue to play a pivotal role in our interconnected world, SecurityGen's GTP protocols emerge as a vital safeguard against potential vulnerabilities.
SecurityGen whitepaper GTP vulnerabilities - A cause for concern in 5G and LT...Security Gen
The rapid evolution of mobile technologies has revolutionized our daily lives, making
mobile networks an essential part of modern society. However, as mobile networks
continue to advance, they have also become prime targets for malicious actors
seeking to exploit vulnerabilities for their malicious purposes.
GTP vulnerabilities pose risks to 5G and LTE networks. The study found that:
1) Most networks exhibited some GTP vulnerabilities and over half had medium security levels.
2) Common attacks like fraud, data interception, and subscriber DoS succeeded in many networks.
3) Very few networks implemented robust security measures like GTP firewalls, and most lacked any security monitoring.
4) The lack of comprehensive security measures leaves networks exposed to serious threats. Stronger protections are urgently needed.
5G SA security: a comprehensive overview of threats, vulnerabilities and rem...PositiveTechnologies
This document discusses security threats and vulnerabilities in 5G standalone networks. It begins by introducing the speakers and providing background on Positive Technologies' experience in telecommunications security. It then outlines various attack vectors such as man-in-the-middle attacks and denial-of-service attacks on the 5G standalone core. The document explains that protocols like PFCP are similarly vulnerable to attacks as previous protocols like GTP. It argues that network operators should focus on prevention to avoid costly security failures. Finally, it discusses the challenges network operators face and how Positive Technologies can help through automated security products and expert services.
SMS Security Unleashed: Your Toolkit for Bulletproof Fraud Detection!SecurityGen1
Unleash the power of SecurityGen to revolutionize your approach to SMS fraud detection. Imagine having an intelligent companion that not only identifies suspicious messages but also learns from every encounter to enhance its protective capabilities. SecurityGen does just that, employing advanced analytics and real-time monitoring to keep you a step ahead of SMS fraudsters.
Strengthening Your Network Against Future Incidents with SecurityGenSecurityGen1
Prevention is the cornerstone of a resilient network defense strategy. SecurityGen empowers you to take a proactive stance against potential incidents, fortifying your network against future threats. This segment outlines the proactive defense mechanisms offered by SecurityGen, highlighting how these measures can bolster your network's security posture and provide peace of mind in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
Telecom Resilience: Strengthening Networks through Cybersecurity VigilanceSecurityGen1
The digital age has redefined the way we communicate, relying on a complex network of telecommunications infrastructure to bridge distances and connect individuals, organizations, and nations. However, as the reliance on these interconnected systems grows, so does the potential for cyber threats to disrupt these vital connections. "Telecom Cybersecurity" takes center stage as the safeguarding force that strengthens the resilience of these networks against cyberattacks and breaches
Unleashing the Power of Telecom Network Security.pdfSecurityGen1
Telecommunications networks face increasing security threats as they converge with IT technologies and rely more on virtualization and third party suppliers. This exposes sensitive subscriber data and critical network functions to risk. Regulators have established guidelines for telecom supply chain security, but recent breaches show these risks are not always adequately addressed. MNOs must implement stringent security for new services like 5G roaming to properly inspect, protect, and detect threats across complex interconnections between networks.
Security course: exclusive 5G SA pitfalls and new changes to legislationPositiveTechnologies
This document provides information about Positive Technologies, a leading cybersecurity company focused on telecom security. Some key points:
- Positive Technologies has 19 years of experience in enterprise cybersecurity R&D and 9 years focused on telecom security. It has two R&D centers in Europe.
- The company performs over 60 security assessments per year for telecom operators and was the first vendor focused on end-to-end cybersecurity for mobile operators.
- Positive Technologies has a global presence with offices in 10 countries and has performed projects in 41 countries.
- As a pioneer in signaling security research, the company has published numerous reports on vulnerabilities in 2G-5G networks and standards over the past
Cybersecurity for Energy: Moving Beyond ComplianceEnergySec
Presented by: Gib Sorebo, SAIC
Abstract: For the last few years, energy companies, particularly electric utilities, have been scrambling to meet the onslaught of cybersecurity regulations. However, hackers don’t follow regulations, so the need to rapidly address evolving threats is imperative to meet expectations of senior leadership, board members, and shareholders. This session will discuss how a mature governance structure and a cybersecurity strategy based on a comprehensive understanding of business risk can be used to address threats, comply with regulations, and obtain support from company stakeholders.
handling-of-signaling-storms-in-mobile-networks-augustDaniel Mateos P
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The document discusses warning signs that a business's information security may be at risk. It outlines 7 signs that a network or data systems have been compromised, including devices slowing down or crashing, unexplained pop-up windows, and backup failures. The biggest warning sign is having no record that all computers and devices are adequately protected. Strong security requires balancing network access with protection measures and finding expertise to continuously update defenses against evolving threats. Outsourcing to an IT security partner can help identify and address vulnerabilities.
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CLASS 2022 - Abilio Franco e Bryan Rivera (Thales) - Privacidade de dados e c...TI Safe
1) Thales provides data encryption and security solutions for critical infrastructure sectors like utilities and energy. It has the number 1 market share for payment hardware security modules, general purpose HSMs, and cloud HSMs.
2) Cyber attacks on critical infrastructure are increasing, with ransomware attacks hitting 649 entities in 2021. Operational technology systems are also vulnerable, suffering 83% of breaches.
3) Thales provides end-to-end encryption solutions for critical infrastructure clients to securely transmit sensitive data. Case studies outline deployments for a global energy company and major UK energy operator to encrypt data across hybrid IT and protect critical communications.
1. INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Protect the S1 - Worth 10X the
Investment
Risks Outweigh the Costs
Using accepted breach and
outage costs, compared to LTE
investments, the risk is up to
10X greater than the LTE S1
Investment.
Representative Operator
60M Subscribers
$1.4B LTE investment
$64M S1 protection capex
One-Time Malicious Breach
1.8M subs impacted (3%)
$159 per sub
$286M- one malicious breach
18 Hour Service Disruption
60M subs impacted
$0.33/sub/hour
$356M for 18 hours
Capex vs. Risk
One malicious breach + one
18-hour service outage
$646M – business risk
$64M S1 protection capex
Is IPsec secure backhaul worth the cost?
As mobile operators invest billions in LTE networks, the rise of security breaches
and service disruptions have exposed the new vulnerabilities of this all-IP network
and risk the high service standards and reputation so carefully constructed. One
can never have enough security and it costs far less for a hacker to attack a
mobile network than for an operator to protect against every foreseeable threat.
Operator must balance business risk against infrastructure investment and
rightfully demand fact-based analysis of the options.
In early LTE deployments operators debated whether or not to secure the RAN-Core
with a security gateway, if the backhaul was considered “trusted”. Today,
however, operators planning or launching LTE are intuitively convinced of the
necessity for the IPsec encryption that a security gateway enables, but still require
a more rigorous, quantified rationale.
How can an operator realistically weigh the business value of deploying a new
security element in such a rapidly changing environment?
This brief applies groundbreaking research from Ponemon Institute with actual
operator statistics to a representative operator scenario to determine that the cost
of security the backhaul (S1) is orders or magnitude less than even a single breach
or major service disruption.
Five LTE Network Domains Require Security
The RAN-Core (S1) interface is one of five LTE network domains that operators
must protect. Each of these five domains has unique vulnerabilities and requires
different protection mechanisms. Any security event that directly impacts
subscribers - records, private live communications, or service availability, will have
similar financial consequences to the mobile operator regardless from which
domain it was originated.