Jason Anthony Smith - thesis short summary v1.0Jason Smith
- The document discusses mitigating threats from malicious insiders in organizations. It proposes a 10-step program to build capability to mitigate this threat, starting with establishing governance, extending incident response processes, training employees on insider threats, focusing on critical assets, improving access management, introducing vetting processes, and implementing monitoring and analytics.
INCIDENT RESPONSE PLAN FOR A SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED HOSPITALIJNSA Journal
Most small to medium health care organizations do not have the capability to address cyber incidents within the organization. Those that do are poorly trained and ill equipped. These health care organizations are subject to various laws that address privacy concerns, proper handling of financial information, and Personally Identifiable Information. Currently an IT staff handles responses to these incidents in an Ad Hoc manner. A properly trained, staffed, and equipped Cyber Incident Response Team is needed to quickly respond to these incidents to minimize data loss, and provide forensic data for the purpose of notification, disciplinary action, legal action, and to remove the risk vector. This paper1 will use the proven Incident Command System model used in emergency services to show any sized agency can have an adequate CIRT.
Protection of critical information infrastructureNeha Agarwal
Information Infrastructure is the term usually used to describe the totality of inter-connected computers and networks, and information flowing through them. Certain parts of this Information Infrastructure, could be dedicated for management / control etc of infrastructure providers’ e.g. Power generation, Gas/oil pipelines, or support our economy or national
fabric e.g. Banking / Telecom etc. The contribution of the services supported
by these infrastructures, and more importantly, the impact of any sudden
failure or outage on our National well being or National Security marks them as being Critical.
By extension, information infrastructure supporting the operations of Critical Infrastructure (CI) marks this as Critical Information infrastructure (CII). These Networks operate/monitor and control important Governmental and Societal functions and services including, but not limited to, Power (Generation/transmission/ distribution etc), Telecommunication (mobile/landline/internet etc), Transportation (Air/land/rail/sea etc), Defence etc. These CII are becoming increasingly dependent on their information infrastructure for information management, communication and control functions.
This document discusses the need for small to medium sized hospitals to implement an incident response plan and cyber incident response team (CIRT) to properly handle security incidents. It notes that most such organizations currently lack dedicated resources to properly address cybersecurity issues. The document then outlines some of the key legal implications of health data privacy laws and proposes adapting the established Incident Command System model used in emergency response to structure a CIRT. Specific recommendations are provided regarding the necessary skills, tools, and processes a CIRT would need to effectively prepare for, identify, contain, eradicate, recover from, and follow up on security incidents.
This document discusses NATO's contribution to countering hybrid threats. It identifies several key functions for national security systems, including surveillance and detection of threats. There is an assessment of different institutions' capabilities to perform these functions. The military and lead institutions have primary roles in threat monitoring and analysis, while civilian institutions have secondary roles. Across institutions, capabilities for threat detection and analysis are moderately developed, but could be improved. There is also a need to modernize legal frameworks and increase cooperation between institutions.
This document analyzes data from the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse database on data breach incidents reported from 2005 to 2015. Some key findings include:
- Hacking or malware were behind 25% of breaches, while insider leaks accounted for 12% and unintended disclosures 17.4%.
- Payment card data breaches increased substantially after 2010 likely due to malware targeting point-of-sale systems.
- The healthcare sector experienced the most breaches followed by government and retail. Personally identifiable information and financial data were the most commonly stolen records.
- While credit card and bank account information is frequently dumped online, accounts for services like Uber, PayPal and poker saw increased dumping.
- Organizations must strengthen
This document discusses the challenges of maintaining security and compliance. It notes that most breaches are opportunistic and avoidable through reasonable controls. It also discusses the business model of organized cybercrime and common attack methodologies. The document advocates for a security-first approach using log management, vulnerability scanning, and intrusion detection to help meet compliance requirements and detect security issues in a timely manner. Real-world examples are provided to illustrate how these technical controls can help investigate incidents and resolve audit findings.
Jason Anthony Smith - thesis short summary v1.0Jason Smith
- The document discusses mitigating threats from malicious insiders in organizations. It proposes a 10-step program to build capability to mitigate this threat, starting with establishing governance, extending incident response processes, training employees on insider threats, focusing on critical assets, improving access management, introducing vetting processes, and implementing monitoring and analytics.
INCIDENT RESPONSE PLAN FOR A SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED HOSPITALIJNSA Journal
Most small to medium health care organizations do not have the capability to address cyber incidents within the organization. Those that do are poorly trained and ill equipped. These health care organizations are subject to various laws that address privacy concerns, proper handling of financial information, and Personally Identifiable Information. Currently an IT staff handles responses to these incidents in an Ad Hoc manner. A properly trained, staffed, and equipped Cyber Incident Response Team is needed to quickly respond to these incidents to minimize data loss, and provide forensic data for the purpose of notification, disciplinary action, legal action, and to remove the risk vector. This paper1 will use the proven Incident Command System model used in emergency services to show any sized agency can have an adequate CIRT.
Protection of critical information infrastructureNeha Agarwal
Information Infrastructure is the term usually used to describe the totality of inter-connected computers and networks, and information flowing through them. Certain parts of this Information Infrastructure, could be dedicated for management / control etc of infrastructure providers’ e.g. Power generation, Gas/oil pipelines, or support our economy or national
fabric e.g. Banking / Telecom etc. The contribution of the services supported
by these infrastructures, and more importantly, the impact of any sudden
failure or outage on our National well being or National Security marks them as being Critical.
By extension, information infrastructure supporting the operations of Critical Infrastructure (CI) marks this as Critical Information infrastructure (CII). These Networks operate/monitor and control important Governmental and Societal functions and services including, but not limited to, Power (Generation/transmission/ distribution etc), Telecommunication (mobile/landline/internet etc), Transportation (Air/land/rail/sea etc), Defence etc. These CII are becoming increasingly dependent on their information infrastructure for information management, communication and control functions.
This document discusses the need for small to medium sized hospitals to implement an incident response plan and cyber incident response team (CIRT) to properly handle security incidents. It notes that most such organizations currently lack dedicated resources to properly address cybersecurity issues. The document then outlines some of the key legal implications of health data privacy laws and proposes adapting the established Incident Command System model used in emergency response to structure a CIRT. Specific recommendations are provided regarding the necessary skills, tools, and processes a CIRT would need to effectively prepare for, identify, contain, eradicate, recover from, and follow up on security incidents.
This document discusses NATO's contribution to countering hybrid threats. It identifies several key functions for national security systems, including surveillance and detection of threats. There is an assessment of different institutions' capabilities to perform these functions. The military and lead institutions have primary roles in threat monitoring and analysis, while civilian institutions have secondary roles. Across institutions, capabilities for threat detection and analysis are moderately developed, but could be improved. There is also a need to modernize legal frameworks and increase cooperation between institutions.
This document analyzes data from the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse database on data breach incidents reported from 2005 to 2015. Some key findings include:
- Hacking or malware were behind 25% of breaches, while insider leaks accounted for 12% and unintended disclosures 17.4%.
- Payment card data breaches increased substantially after 2010 likely due to malware targeting point-of-sale systems.
- The healthcare sector experienced the most breaches followed by government and retail. Personally identifiable information and financial data were the most commonly stolen records.
- While credit card and bank account information is frequently dumped online, accounts for services like Uber, PayPal and poker saw increased dumping.
- Organizations must strengthen
This document discusses the challenges of maintaining security and compliance. It notes that most breaches are opportunistic and avoidable through reasonable controls. It also discusses the business model of organized cybercrime and common attack methodologies. The document advocates for a security-first approach using log management, vulnerability scanning, and intrusion detection to help meet compliance requirements and detect security issues in a timely manner. Real-world examples are provided to illustrate how these technical controls can help investigate incidents and resolve audit findings.
The document discusses security challenges faced by banks and recommendations to address them. It covers various types of cyber attacks targeting banks like network intrusions, denial of service attacks, and theft of personal data. Common attackers are identified as state-sponsored actors, criminals, and hacktivists. The document also discusses how insiders have exploited vulnerabilities in bank systems for financial gains in many cases. Recommendations provided to strengthen bank security include adopting controls like regular software updates, strong passwords, employee training, and fraud monitoring services.
Dell Technologies provides cybersecurity solutions to help clients assess their security posture, define a cybersecurity strategy, implement security measures, and respond to and recover from attacks. The document discusses the growing threat landscape and common types of cyberattacks. It then outlines Dell's security methodology and portfolio of assessment, managed service, and product solutions to help clients define a strategy, implement controls, and respond to incidents. The solutions are meant to deliver outcomes like defined strategies, advanced protection, risk management and operational resilience.
HCA 530, Week 2, Introduction to cyber threats and opportunities online cours...Matthew J McMahon
The document discusses various cyber threats and opportunities in healthcare. It describes different types of malware like viruses, worms, spyware and trojans. It also discusses ransomware attacks targeting hospitals, botnets, DDoS attacks, phishing, spear phishing, and data breaches like the Anthem breach. Insider threats, zero days, advanced persistent threats, man-in-the-middle attacks, IoT devices and opportunities/threats, telehealth, remote monitoring, behavior modification devices, embedded devices, and mobile applications are also covered. The document provides examples of attacks and highlights both opportunities and risks of emerging technologies in healthcare.
Session # 9 Nanji Himss10 Presentation Sent To Himss Revised And FinalFeisal Nanji
This document discusses securing medical records and outlines a solution. It notes that while healthcare data is growing exponentially, current security approaches are not simple, organized, or safe. Advanced logging and monitoring is needed given sophisticated security attacks, increased data sharing through health information exchanges, and stringent compliance requirements. The proposed solution is to create a proactive organization focused on security, privacy compliance, and ancillary benefits like systems management through implementing advanced log management software.
Chinatu Uzuegbu presents a practical and proactive approach to combating cyber crimes. They discuss key concepts like the CIA triad of confidentiality, integrity and availability. Cyber crimes are defined as unruly or malicious acts that lead to disclosure, modification or destruction of information assets. Some prevalent cyber crimes include social engineering, ransomware, and denial of service attacks. An effective approach involves identifying and classifying assets, determining appropriate protections, and ongoing monitoring. International frameworks and carrying stakeholders along are also emphasized.
Information vulbnerability and disaster management information managementHallmark B-school
This document discusses information vulnerability and disaster management. It defines vulnerability as a flaw in a system that can leave it open to attack. It then discusses various causes of system vulnerabilities including hardware problems, software problems, disasters, and use of external networks. It also discusses different types of malicious software like viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and spyware. The document outlines common computer crimes like identity theft, phishing, and click fraud. It defines disaster management and discusses disaster forecasting, response, rehabilitation, and lessons learned. Key organizations involved in disaster response and management are also mentioned.
Kenya Workshop 1540 Dual Benefit Assistancestimson
1) Donor governments prioritize counterterrorism and WMD nonproliferation, with vast resources committed.
2) UN Security Council Resolution 1540 calls on states to enact laws and enforce mechanisms to prevent non-state actors from acquiring WMD.
3) Capacity needs in Kenya include developing legal frameworks, border controls, and public health infrastructure to address security and development challenges like arms trafficking and disease.
The document discusses the role and responsibilities of the National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC) in India. It provides examples of past cyber attacks on critical information infrastructures around the world, such as Stuxnet and Flame malware. It also outlines international efforts to protect critical infrastructure and discusses India's initiatives to enhance information security and protect critical government organizations from cyber attacks.
The document discusses various types of common information security attacks, including denial-of-service attacks, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, and buffer overflows. It describes how each type of attack works and provides examples of vulnerabilities attackers exploit, such as social engineering, improperly configured firewalls, and weak passwords. The document also outlines best practices for preventing and mitigating these attacks to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.
The Federal Government's Track Record on Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastru...- Mark - Fullbright
All product and company names mentioned herein are for identification and educational purposes only and are the property of, and may be trademarks of, their respective owners.
This document summarizes the results of a survey of federal Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) on the state of cybersecurity from their perspective. Key findings include:
1) CISOs see greater national awareness of cybersecurity issues but still lack sufficient resources to fully address threats.
2) While security tools and training are improving, threats and attacks are also increasing.
3) CISOs face evolving responsibilities beyond technical issues to include management, policy, and political roles.
4) CISOs rely on well-trained staff but need more funding, clear mandates, and operational support from agencies.
This document discusses various aspects of cyber warfare and security. It introduces cyber deterrence and its challenges. It then describes components of a reference model for cyber security including surveillance, penetration testing, honey nets, forensics, attribution, monitoring, reconnaissance, scanning, vulnerability analysis and exploitation. For each component, it provides details on the concept and relevant tools. The document aims to provide an overview of the cyber warfare landscape and approaches.
Why cyber-criminals target Healthcare - Panda Security Panda Security
The healthcare industry is very technologically advanced but it also has huge security flaws, making it an easy target for cyber-criminals. If we add this to the immense amount of highly sensitive information that is managed by hospitals, pharmacies and health insurance providers, plus the high price that it could be sold for on the black market where a medical history is much more valuable than a credit card, we are able to understand how this was the most attacked industry last year.
More details:
http://www.pandasecurity.com/mediacenter/panda-security/panda-security-dissects-cyber-pandemic/
Phishing and spear-phishing attacks are now designed to deploy malware called man-in-the-browser (MITB) attacks. MITB malware takes over users' browsers and executes malicious transactions without detection. The document discusses how MITB attacks work, including infecting users' computers and then taking over online banking sessions. It also evaluates various active safeguards against MITB attacks, finding that out-of-band transaction confirmation plus one-time passwords can effectively thwart MITB by having users verify transaction details through a separate channel.
Critical infrastructure refers to assets and systems that are essential to society's functioning. This includes sectors like water, energy, food, health, transport, communications, finance, government, and emergency services. Critical infrastructure is vulnerable to natural disasters, technological failures, terrorism, and other hazards. Protecting critical infrastructure involves assessing risks, prioritizing vulnerabilities, implementing protection programs, and continuously improving resilience through measures like redundant systems and emergency planning. The level of protection and regulation can vary along a continuum from market forces to government ownership.
The Web Hacking Incidents Database Annualguest376352
This document summarizes the key findings from the 2007 Web Hacking Incidents Database annual report. It finds that over 40% of reported attacks were aimed at stealing sensitive personal information, likely for profit. Additionally, around 23% of incidents involved website defacement, with about half of those being for political messages. In general, around 67% of attacks appeared aimed at financial gain through theft of data, planting malware, or spam. However, the database only recorded 80 incidents that met its criteria, so the analysis is limited and based on percentages rather than absolute numbers.
1. Cyberwarfare involves using computers to attack other networks or computers through electronic means, often disguising the attacker, to support military operations and enhance national security.
2. Cyber terrorism uses cyber attacks to disrupt critical infrastructure like financial and air traffic control systems to intimidate or coerce governments, similar to physical terrorist attacks.
3. The document discusses examples of cyber attacks like Stuxnet and Ghostnet, and analyzes Nigeria's preparedness for cyber threats given increasing cyber crime and the potential for terrorist groups to conduct cyber attacks.
This document discusses cyber security trends based on data collected by IBM from monitoring over 3,700 clients in 130+ countries. Some key points:
- On average, organizations experience 73,400 attacks, 90 security incidents, and 81.9 million security events annually.
- Manufacturing and finance face the most incidents, accounting for nearly 50% of incidents.
- Malicious code and sustained probes/scans make up over 60% of incident categories. Most incidents are attributed to end-user error and misconfigured systems.
- Opportunistic attacks motivated by opportunity account for nearly 50% of attackers. Outsiders instigate around half of all attacks.
This document provides an overview of intelligence concepts for first responders. It defines intelligence as information gathered and analyzed about foreign entities. The intelligence cycle is described as the process of developing raw information into finished intelligence reports through planning, collection from sources like signals and imagery, processing, analysis, and dissemination. The guide also lists the members of the United States Intelligence Community and their roles in collecting, analyzing, and sharing intelligence.
This document discusses insider threats in healthcare organizations. It defines an insider threat as a person with access to an organization's assets, information, or systems who could use that access to negatively impact the organization. The document outlines different types of insider threats including careless workers, malicious insiders, disgruntled employees, and third parties. It also discusses key risks, indicators of insider threats, real world examples, and methods for preventing, detecting, and responding to insider threats.
This document discusses the importance of information sharing between the public and private sectors regarding cybersecurity. It argues that collaboration is key to fighting cybercrimes effectively. While private sectors fear sharing information due to liability and regulatory concerns, timely sharing of technical data on threats could help detection and prevention. Developing trust between sectors is important for effective communication. The document also examines incentives that could encourage information sharing, such as legal protections and liability waivers for shared breach information. Overall it promotes greater cooperation between public and private stakeholders in cybersecurity.
The document discusses security challenges faced by banks and recommendations to address them. It covers various types of cyber attacks targeting banks like network intrusions, denial of service attacks, and theft of personal data. Common attackers are identified as state-sponsored actors, criminals, and hacktivists. The document also discusses how insiders have exploited vulnerabilities in bank systems for financial gains in many cases. Recommendations provided to strengthen bank security include adopting controls like regular software updates, strong passwords, employee training, and fraud monitoring services.
Dell Technologies provides cybersecurity solutions to help clients assess their security posture, define a cybersecurity strategy, implement security measures, and respond to and recover from attacks. The document discusses the growing threat landscape and common types of cyberattacks. It then outlines Dell's security methodology and portfolio of assessment, managed service, and product solutions to help clients define a strategy, implement controls, and respond to incidents. The solutions are meant to deliver outcomes like defined strategies, advanced protection, risk management and operational resilience.
HCA 530, Week 2, Introduction to cyber threats and opportunities online cours...Matthew J McMahon
The document discusses various cyber threats and opportunities in healthcare. It describes different types of malware like viruses, worms, spyware and trojans. It also discusses ransomware attacks targeting hospitals, botnets, DDoS attacks, phishing, spear phishing, and data breaches like the Anthem breach. Insider threats, zero days, advanced persistent threats, man-in-the-middle attacks, IoT devices and opportunities/threats, telehealth, remote monitoring, behavior modification devices, embedded devices, and mobile applications are also covered. The document provides examples of attacks and highlights both opportunities and risks of emerging technologies in healthcare.
Session # 9 Nanji Himss10 Presentation Sent To Himss Revised And FinalFeisal Nanji
This document discusses securing medical records and outlines a solution. It notes that while healthcare data is growing exponentially, current security approaches are not simple, organized, or safe. Advanced logging and monitoring is needed given sophisticated security attacks, increased data sharing through health information exchanges, and stringent compliance requirements. The proposed solution is to create a proactive organization focused on security, privacy compliance, and ancillary benefits like systems management through implementing advanced log management software.
Chinatu Uzuegbu presents a practical and proactive approach to combating cyber crimes. They discuss key concepts like the CIA triad of confidentiality, integrity and availability. Cyber crimes are defined as unruly or malicious acts that lead to disclosure, modification or destruction of information assets. Some prevalent cyber crimes include social engineering, ransomware, and denial of service attacks. An effective approach involves identifying and classifying assets, determining appropriate protections, and ongoing monitoring. International frameworks and carrying stakeholders along are also emphasized.
Information vulbnerability and disaster management information managementHallmark B-school
This document discusses information vulnerability and disaster management. It defines vulnerability as a flaw in a system that can leave it open to attack. It then discusses various causes of system vulnerabilities including hardware problems, software problems, disasters, and use of external networks. It also discusses different types of malicious software like viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and spyware. The document outlines common computer crimes like identity theft, phishing, and click fraud. It defines disaster management and discusses disaster forecasting, response, rehabilitation, and lessons learned. Key organizations involved in disaster response and management are also mentioned.
Kenya Workshop 1540 Dual Benefit Assistancestimson
1) Donor governments prioritize counterterrorism and WMD nonproliferation, with vast resources committed.
2) UN Security Council Resolution 1540 calls on states to enact laws and enforce mechanisms to prevent non-state actors from acquiring WMD.
3) Capacity needs in Kenya include developing legal frameworks, border controls, and public health infrastructure to address security and development challenges like arms trafficking and disease.
The document discusses the role and responsibilities of the National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC) in India. It provides examples of past cyber attacks on critical information infrastructures around the world, such as Stuxnet and Flame malware. It also outlines international efforts to protect critical infrastructure and discusses India's initiatives to enhance information security and protect critical government organizations from cyber attacks.
The document discusses various types of common information security attacks, including denial-of-service attacks, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, and buffer overflows. It describes how each type of attack works and provides examples of vulnerabilities attackers exploit, such as social engineering, improperly configured firewalls, and weak passwords. The document also outlines best practices for preventing and mitigating these attacks to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.
The Federal Government's Track Record on Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastru...- Mark - Fullbright
All product and company names mentioned herein are for identification and educational purposes only and are the property of, and may be trademarks of, their respective owners.
This document summarizes the results of a survey of federal Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) on the state of cybersecurity from their perspective. Key findings include:
1) CISOs see greater national awareness of cybersecurity issues but still lack sufficient resources to fully address threats.
2) While security tools and training are improving, threats and attacks are also increasing.
3) CISOs face evolving responsibilities beyond technical issues to include management, policy, and political roles.
4) CISOs rely on well-trained staff but need more funding, clear mandates, and operational support from agencies.
This document discusses various aspects of cyber warfare and security. It introduces cyber deterrence and its challenges. It then describes components of a reference model for cyber security including surveillance, penetration testing, honey nets, forensics, attribution, monitoring, reconnaissance, scanning, vulnerability analysis and exploitation. For each component, it provides details on the concept and relevant tools. The document aims to provide an overview of the cyber warfare landscape and approaches.
Why cyber-criminals target Healthcare - Panda Security Panda Security
The healthcare industry is very technologically advanced but it also has huge security flaws, making it an easy target for cyber-criminals. If we add this to the immense amount of highly sensitive information that is managed by hospitals, pharmacies and health insurance providers, plus the high price that it could be sold for on the black market where a medical history is much more valuable than a credit card, we are able to understand how this was the most attacked industry last year.
More details:
http://www.pandasecurity.com/mediacenter/panda-security/panda-security-dissects-cyber-pandemic/
Phishing and spear-phishing attacks are now designed to deploy malware called man-in-the-browser (MITB) attacks. MITB malware takes over users' browsers and executes malicious transactions without detection. The document discusses how MITB attacks work, including infecting users' computers and then taking over online banking sessions. It also evaluates various active safeguards against MITB attacks, finding that out-of-band transaction confirmation plus one-time passwords can effectively thwart MITB by having users verify transaction details through a separate channel.
Critical infrastructure refers to assets and systems that are essential to society's functioning. This includes sectors like water, energy, food, health, transport, communications, finance, government, and emergency services. Critical infrastructure is vulnerable to natural disasters, technological failures, terrorism, and other hazards. Protecting critical infrastructure involves assessing risks, prioritizing vulnerabilities, implementing protection programs, and continuously improving resilience through measures like redundant systems and emergency planning. The level of protection and regulation can vary along a continuum from market forces to government ownership.
The Web Hacking Incidents Database Annualguest376352
This document summarizes the key findings from the 2007 Web Hacking Incidents Database annual report. It finds that over 40% of reported attacks were aimed at stealing sensitive personal information, likely for profit. Additionally, around 23% of incidents involved website defacement, with about half of those being for political messages. In general, around 67% of attacks appeared aimed at financial gain through theft of data, planting malware, or spam. However, the database only recorded 80 incidents that met its criteria, so the analysis is limited and based on percentages rather than absolute numbers.
1. Cyberwarfare involves using computers to attack other networks or computers through electronic means, often disguising the attacker, to support military operations and enhance national security.
2. Cyber terrorism uses cyber attacks to disrupt critical infrastructure like financial and air traffic control systems to intimidate or coerce governments, similar to physical terrorist attacks.
3. The document discusses examples of cyber attacks like Stuxnet and Ghostnet, and analyzes Nigeria's preparedness for cyber threats given increasing cyber crime and the potential for terrorist groups to conduct cyber attacks.
This document discusses cyber security trends based on data collected by IBM from monitoring over 3,700 clients in 130+ countries. Some key points:
- On average, organizations experience 73,400 attacks, 90 security incidents, and 81.9 million security events annually.
- Manufacturing and finance face the most incidents, accounting for nearly 50% of incidents.
- Malicious code and sustained probes/scans make up over 60% of incident categories. Most incidents are attributed to end-user error and misconfigured systems.
- Opportunistic attacks motivated by opportunity account for nearly 50% of attackers. Outsiders instigate around half of all attacks.
This document provides an overview of intelligence concepts for first responders. It defines intelligence as information gathered and analyzed about foreign entities. The intelligence cycle is described as the process of developing raw information into finished intelligence reports through planning, collection from sources like signals and imagery, processing, analysis, and dissemination. The guide also lists the members of the United States Intelligence Community and their roles in collecting, analyzing, and sharing intelligence.
This document discusses insider threats in healthcare organizations. It defines an insider threat as a person with access to an organization's assets, information, or systems who could use that access to negatively impact the organization. The document outlines different types of insider threats including careless workers, malicious insiders, disgruntled employees, and third parties. It also discusses key risks, indicators of insider threats, real world examples, and methods for preventing, detecting, and responding to insider threats.
This document discusses the importance of information sharing between the public and private sectors regarding cybersecurity. It argues that collaboration is key to fighting cybercrimes effectively. While private sectors fear sharing information due to liability and regulatory concerns, timely sharing of technical data on threats could help detection and prevention. Developing trust between sectors is important for effective communication. The document also examines incentives that could encourage information sharing, such as legal protections and liability waivers for shared breach information. Overall it promotes greater cooperation between public and private stakeholders in cybersecurity.
American Bar Association guidelines on Cyber Security standardsDavid Sweigert
The document is a resolution from the American Bar Association that encourages organizations to develop and maintain cybersecurity programs to protect their data and systems from threats. It recommends that organizations conduct risk assessments, implement security controls based on the risks identified, develop response plans for cyber attacks, and engage in information sharing about cyber threats. The resolution aims to address the growing cybersecurity threats facing both private and public sector organizations and the nation's critical infrastructure systems.
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MCCA Global TEC Forum - Bug Bounties, Ransomware, and Other Cyber Hype for Le...Casey Ellis
This document summarizes key topics from a presentation on cybersecurity issues and legal considerations, including:
1) Cyberattacks pose a significant and growing threat, with annual global costs of cybercrime estimated to rise from $3 trillion currently to $6 trillion by 2021. Data breaches continue to mount in size and frequency.
2) Responding to cyber incidents involves substantial costs beyond direct remediation, including brand impact, lost revenue, legal claims, and government fines. Companies are often under-resourced to address cybersecurity issues fully.
3) Bug bounty programs and security researchers can help companies identify vulnerabilities, but legal risks remain around disclosure of vulnerabilities to regulators or the public. Careful management
Bug Bounties, Ransomware, and Other Cyber Hype for Legal CounselCasey Ellis
This document summarizes a presentation on cybersecurity legal issues for companies. It discusses the growing costs and impacts of cyberattacks like data breaches and ransomware. Bug bounty programs that hire security researchers are presented as a way for companies to find vulnerabilities, but they may also increase legal obligations to notify breaches. The role of legal counsel in addressing these issues is examined, including maintaining technical competence. Elements of effective cybersecurity programs and incident response planning are outlined to help mitigate risks and consequences.
Introduction to Incident Response ManagementDon Caeiro
This document discusses incident response management and key concepts related to cybersecurity incidents. It defines an incident as an adverse event that compromises the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of computer systems. Common incident categories include compromise of confidentiality or integrity, denial of resources, intrusions, misuse, damage, and hoaxes. Cyber incidents are classified as low, moderate, or high severity based on factors such as the impact on services, data classification, legal issues, policy violations, public interest, threat potential, and business impact. Effective incident response is needed to address business impacts of incidents including protecting data, reputation, customer trust, and revenue.
Medical data breaches represented over 24% of all data breaches reported in 2010 and dealing with a healthcare data breach averages $301 per compromised record, putting the average physician at over $611,000 for a breach affecting their typical panel of 2,030 patients. Providers are required to notify the Department of Health and Human Services within 60 days of discovering a breach involving over 500 records and should purchase cyber liability or data breach insurance to help cover the costs associated with a breach.
This document summarizes a research paper on cyber security intelligence. It discusses the growth of cybercrimes and how the internet is insecure for transmitting confidential information. Various cyber attack methods in India and worldwide are presented. The document also examines cyber security technologies, issues, and challenges. It provides details on cyber defamation law, the evolution of cyber security, and the importance of managing cyber security risks.
Welcome to the first Verizon Protected Health Information Data Breach Report (PHIDBR).
We’re the same team that has brought you the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report
(DBIR) since 2008, and we are excited to revisit some of that data and bring in
some new incidents for this report.
The purpose of this study is to shed light on the problem of medical data loss—how it is
disclosed, who is causing it and what can be done to combat it. This is a far-reaching
problem that impacts not only organizations that are victims of these breaches, but also
doctor-patient relationships. And it can have consequences that spread more broadly
than just those directly affected by the incidents.
- Cybersecurity refers to protecting information and communication systems from cyberattacks. It has become an important issue as technology has become ubiquitous and critical infrastructure increasingly relies on interconnected systems.
- Managing cybersecurity risk involves addressing threats, vulnerabilities, and potential impacts. Threats can come from criminals, spies, hackers or activists. Vulnerabilities are ways systems can be attacked. Impacts range from minor disruptions to significant effects on national security and the economy if critical infrastructure is compromised.
- The federal government works to secure its own systems and help protect non-federal systems and critical infrastructure. Congress is considering legislation to improve information sharing, cybersecurity workforce training, and protection of critical infrastructure. However, long-term challenges
Responding to a Company-Wide PII Data BreachCBIZ, Inc.
Many small employers falsely believe they can elude the attention of a hacker, yet studies have shown the opposite is true; a growing number of companies with fewer than 100 employees are reporting data breaches every year.
Data-driven storytelling and security stakeholder engagement - FND326-S - AWS...Amazon Web Services
Storytelling is a powerful tool for cybersecurity leaders aiming to improve communication with IT and non-IT stakeholders alike; the most trusted advisors are effective storytellers. With the right data—like the recently released 2019 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report—CISOs and their teams can tell meaningful and relevant stories that help organizations strengthen their security cultures and empower executives to make better decisions about resource allocation and risk tolerance.
Systems Thinking on a National Level, Part 2Drew David.docxperryk1
This document discusses various cybersecurity threats faced by the healthcare industry, including phishing emails, SQL injection attacks, eavesdropping, and viruses. Phishing emails are a major issue, accounting for 93% of breached healthcare data. Hackers use phishing emails that appear legitimate to trick staff into revealing sensitive information. The document also examines ways to better protect against these threats, such as password protection, data loss prevention, access controls, and staff training. Overall, the document analyzes the cybersecurity risks healthcare organizations face and ways to decrease breaches through education and prevention methods.
The document summarizes ICS-CERT's activities in fiscal year 2014, including responding to 245 cybersecurity incidents reported across various critical infrastructure sectors. It also details ICS-CERT's coordination of 159 vulnerability reports, with authentication, buffer overflow, and denial-of-service vulnerabilities most common. Over half of incidents involved advanced persistent threats. ICS-CERT conducted briefings and assessments to increase awareness of threats and improve defenses. President Obama later visited NCCIC and proposed new cybersecurity legislation and information sharing initiatives.
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3. Executive Summary.
A total of 225 breaches of protected
health information affecting 6,067,751
individuals have been recorded since
the interim final breach notification
regulation was issued in August 2009
as part of the Health Information
Technology for Economic and Clinical
Health (HITECH) Act.
However, these numbers only include breaches that affected more
than 500 individuals. The number of breaches that affected less than
500 individuals must also be reported to the Secretary of Health
and Human Services (HHS) but are not publicly available.
This report reviews the information provided for each publicly-disclosed
breach to identify threat trends and recommends which controls
will have the greatest impact on reducing the number of incidents
in the future.
PAGE | 1
4. Findings from the report.
43 states, plus DC and Puerto Rico have suffered at least
one breach.
~27,000 individuals, on average, are affected by a
single breach.
82 days on average, pass between breach discovery and
notification/update to HHS.
78% of all records breached are the result of 10 incidents,
5 of which are the result of theft including common
storage media, e.g., desktop computer, network server,
and portable devices.
61% of breaches are a result of malicious intent.
~66,000 individuals, on average, are affected by a single breach
of portable media.
40% of records breached involve business associates.
To reduce the likelihood and impact of a future breach, covered
entities and business associates should focus their Information
Security Programs on the following controls:
1. Implementing encryption on all protected health information
in storage and transit.
2. Strengthening information security user awareness and
training programs.
3. Implementing a mobile device security policy.
4. Ensuring that business associate due diligence includes a
periodic review of implemented controls.
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5. Background.
The Breach Notification Rule of the HITECH Act requires all breaches
of protected health information to be reported to HHS. If the breach
affects over 500 individuals, the covered entity must notify HHS no
later than 60 days following the discovery of the breach. Breaches
affecting less than 500 individuals need only be reported annually.
Business associates responsible for a breach are also required to
notify the affected covered entity no later than 60 days following
the discovery of the breach.
By definition, “a breach is generally an impermissible use or disclosure
under the Privacy Rule that compromises the security or privacy of
the protected health information such, that the use or disclosure
poses a significant risk of financial, reputational, or other harm to
the affected individual1.”
When reporting a breach, the covered entity is requested to provide
a variety of information including:
• dates of breach and discovery
• number of individuals affected by the breach
• type of breach
• location of breached information
• brief description
• safeguards in place prior to breach
• whether or not a business associate is involved
Each breach and associated information listed above was reviewed for
this report with the exception of ‘safeguards in place prior to breach.’
The data set available did not include any safeguard information
for any breach. In the case where multiple types and locations are
associated with the breach, only the first is included in the analysis.
For more information concerning the Breach Notification Rule and to
review the original data set, please visit: http://www.hhs.gov/ocr
/privacy/hipaa/administrative/breachnotificationrule/index.html
1 http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/administrative/breachnotificationrule/index.html
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6. Type of breach.
Covered entities are asked to select one or more of the following types
of breach: theft, loss, improper disposal, unauthorized access/disclosure,
hacking/IT incident, unknown and other. Many incidents selected multiple
types indicating a lack of clarity on the definition of each type by the
covered entity and perhaps HHS as well.
In an effort to reduce ambiguity, breach types were aggregated into three
specific cases based on the description of each incident:
1. A threat-source with malicious intent (theft and hacking/
IT incident).
61% of all
2. A threat-source with unknown intent (loss, unknown, and other).
breaches are
3. A threat-source with no malicious intent (improper disposal and a result of
unauthorized access/disclosure). malicious intent.
Based on this categorization, it is clear that the majority of breaches
are a result of malicious intent and result in the majority of records
breached (Table 1).
• 62% of total records breached resulted from malicious intent.
• 61% of all breach incidents resulted from malicious intent.
• The highest number of records breached per incident are
associated with an unknown intent.
Types of Data Breaches – Threat Source (Table 1)
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7. Focusing solely on incidents involving malicious intent, it is clear that
theft is the leading threat-source, representing 60% of all records
breached and 56% of all incidents (Table 2). What is not shown here
is loss, which accounts for another 19% of records and 15% of
incidents. If one loses something and cannot find it, a likely conclusion
is that it has been stolen, thus increasing the probable malicious
intent numbers.
Types of Malicious Intent Data Breaches (Table 2)
It is clear that
protected health
information is
actively targeted
and has successfully
been compromised
by a malicious
threat-source.
It is clear that protected health information is actively targeted and
has successfully been compromised by a malicious threat-source.
This trend will likely increase as Healthcare IT initiatives are deployed
across the industry as a result of financial incentives associated with
“meaningful use” objectives. It is critical that the necessary security
controls are built into each system as it is deployed, not after. The
first step is creating a security plan that describes the system, its
users and components as well as the security controls that will be
relied upon to protect health information.
For better reporting, HHS should consider reviewing the list of breach
types from which to select and provide better definitions to avoid
overlap and capture consistent information.
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8. Location of breached information.
Covered entities are asked to select one or more of the following locations
that contain the breached information: laptop, desktop computer, network
server, e-mail, other portable media device, electronic medical record,
paper, and other. The category ‘Other’ included hard drives, backup
tapes, and CDs. In addition, many of the ‘Other’ breaches do not
provide additional clarification. Locations were aggregated into three
specific cases:
1. Locations that rely on physical controls (desktop computer,
network server, e-mail, and electronic medical record).
2. Locations that may or may not rely on physical controls
(paper and other).
3. Locations that do not rely on physical controls (laptop and
other portable media device).
Based on this categorization, it is clear that locations that cannot rely
on physical controls resulted in the highest number of breaches
affecting the most individuals (Table 3).
• 65% of all records breached resulted from a laptop or other
portable media device.
65% of all records
• 44% of all incidents involved a laptop or other portable media device.
breached resulted
• Twice as many individuals were affected from a portable media from a laptop or
breach than a location that can rely on full physical controls. other portable
media device.
Locations of Data Breaches (Table 3)
PAGE | 6
9. Focusing on only portable media breaches, we find that although
laptop breaches are more frequent (28% of the incidents), 39% of
all records breached are a result of other portable media, including
hard drives and backup tapes (Table 4). As a result, over 66,000
records, on average, are breached as a result of other portable
media. This means 246% more individuals are impacted as a result
of a hard drive, backup tape, or other portable media device breach
than an average data breach across all other locations.
Locations of Portable Media Data Breaches (Table 4)
Devices lacking
adequate physical
security controls
are targeted
and successfully
compromised
more often than
devices that
The trend clearly indicates that devices lacking adequate physical
utilize available
security controls are targeted and successfully compromised more physical controls.
often than devices that utilize available physical security controls.
However, the use of portable media devices will only increase.
Additional controls to consider include disk encryption, strong
authentication, remote wipe capabilities, and increased user
information security training and awareness. All companies should
consider developing their own mobile security device policy, if
they haven’t already done so.
For better reporting, HHS should consider reviewing the locations
from which to select and provide definitions to avoid overlap and
capture consistent information.
PAGE | 7
10. Business Associates.
While business associates have always played a critical role in healthcare
IT programs, only after the HITECH Act are they now responsible for
implementing the same HIPAA Security Rule safeguards as covered
entities, including the responsibility to notify the covered entity if a
breach is discovered.
Since breach reporting began in late 2009 business associates are
responsible for:
• 4 breaches affecting multiple covered entities.
• Multiple breaches (2 business associates).
• 50 breaches, representing 22% of all incidents of over 500 individuals.
• 2,417,831 total individual records compromised, representing
40% of all breached records (Figure 1).
Breaches Involving Business Associates (Figure 1)
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11. The relatively small number of incidents resulting in a large number
of records compromised indicates that business associates are data-
rich targets that are likely to see an increase in malicious activity in the
future. Despite the varying sizes of business associate IT environments,
sufficient resources must be dedicated toward implementing the neces-
sary safeguards as directed by the HIPAA Security Rule.
It is also the responsibility of covered entities to hold their business ...business
associates accountable. Aside from typical contractual due diligence,
covered entities should ensure business associates prove they have associates are data
implemented necessary safeguards and those safeguards are working rich targets that are
as expected. If a business associate cannot provide the results of an
independent security assessment, then consider sending them a
consequently likely
self-assessment questionnaire. While it does not replace an objective to see an increase
assessment of the business associates’ control environment, the in malicious activity.
questionnaire will provide the covered entity some visibility into
their operations and may provide cause for follow-up investigation.
Conclusion.
This review of published protected health information incidents
focused on three areas:
1. The type of breach, including malicious and non-malicious
threat-sources.
2. The location of the breach, including portable and
non-portable devices.
3. The role of business associates in recent breaches.
By identifying trends in each of these three areas, we hoped to identify
a subset of controls that would provide the greatest return on investment
to the covered entity and business associate by reducing the likelihood
of a successful breach or mitigating the impact of a breach.
Analysis was limited to reviewing only incidents that resulted in 500
or more individual records, which may impact the conclusions. For
example, the average number of records breached per incident computed
is likely slightly inflated; however, the actual number of breaches and
number of records breached are certainly higher than reported here.
PAGE | 9
12. To reduce the likelihood and impact of a future breach, covered entities
and business associates should focus their Information Security Programs
on the following areas:
Incident Detection and Response Implement an incident detection and
response program to ensure all incidents are detected and responded
to in a timely manner. This includes adequate logging and monitoring
systems where protected heath information is stored, transferred, and
destroyed. Consider developing an incident reporting form that is
consistent with the HHS breach notification form. All incidents affecting
more than 500 individuals are expected to be reported within 60 days.
System Security Plan During the development of the next IT project
and all that follow, whether it be a Blackberry Enterprise Server or an
Electronic Medical Record deployment, develop a system security plan
that documents each component of the new system, including external
connections, where sensitive data is stored, who has access, what
vulnerabilities exist with the system, and how to prevent those
vulnerabilities from being exploited. Once documented, you now have
a roadmap to implement all necessary security controls, test on a regular
basis, and monitor to ensure they are always operating as expected.
This proactive approach will significantly reduce the ability for a malicious
threat-source, whether on the Internet, on the bus, or in the office to
successfully steal protected health information.
Portable Media Policy Portable media is here to stay. From tape backups,
to laptops, to personal handheld devices, protected health information
is on the move. Rather than try to restrict where sensitive information is
taken, take a data-driven view and focus on protecting data wherever it
is stored. A mobile device security policy that includes management,
operational, and technical controls must be defined and implemented.
For help getting started, review our Mobile Device Policy Template1 which
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can be customized to your environment. As always, test each control
after implementation to ensure it is operating as expected.
Business Associate Oversight Business associates often provide critical
IT services and store, process, transmit, and dispose of sensitive protected
health information. Ensure your business associate oversight program
includes a review of contractual language that requires business associates
to take as much care with your protected health information as you do.
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13. In addition, contracts should require business associates to prove on an
annual basis that they have adequate safeguards in place surrounding
protected health information. If they can not provide the results of
an independent security assessment, then consider sending them a
self-assessment questionnaire1. While it does not replace an objective
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third-party assessment of the business associates’ control environment,
the questionnaire will provide you with some visibility into their
operations and may provide cause for follow-up investigation.
While IT environments and threats to these environments are constantly
changing, focusing your resources on these four areas will provide an
immediate positive impact to your information security program and
reduce the risk of a breach of protected health information.
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