This document summarizes a presentation about tracking and implications of the Stuxnet computer worm. Stuxnet targeted Siemens industrial control systems and was designed to damage Iranian nuclear centrifuges. It spread using five Windows exploits and a Siemens password to infiltrate industrial networks. Stuxnet hid its activities using rootkit techniques and destroyed centrifuges by manipulating their speeds. Its discovery revealed vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure protection and demonstrated that industrial systems could be attacked remotely for sabotage.
Hack in Paris conference: Weapons of mass destruction V41, Protecting country critical infrastructure, tracking and Implications of Stuxnet, provides a detailled view of the ICS attack on the Iran nuclear fuel enrichment plant.
Paul D. Mullins is a senior cyber operations leader and project manager with over 29 years of experience in the Army, Joint, Special Operations Forces, and interagency environments. He has expertise in creating and managing cutting-edge cyber operations and advising senior executives. Some of his roles include serving as the Senior Offensive Cyber Advisor to the Commander of European Command and chief of offensive cyber operations for the European Command Joint Cyber Center. He has a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects, developing requirements, and leading teams.
The document discusses events in Ukraine in March 2014. Protests in Kiev led to the ousting of President Yanukovych, who fled to Russia. A new interim government took control of Ukraine, but Russia annexed Crimea and supported separatists in eastern Ukraine, leading to ongoing tensions and conflict.
Cyber Operation Planning and Operational Design_YayımlandıGovernment
This document discusses adapting cyber operations to operational design and planning processes. It proposes a "cyber operational design" model to help cyber and military planners comprehensively understand complex cyber incidents and plan preventative approaches. The document outlines operational planning and the military decision making process (MDMP), and provides samples of how cyber factor analysis and identification of a cyber center of gravity could fit into these processes. The goal is to help planners understand cyber operations complexity and leverage analytical planning tools to improve technical personnel's understanding of operational planning.
1. China leverages computer network attack and exploitation techniques, harvesting information critical to building a modern nation-state and "informationalized", technical military forces.
2. China adapted ancient stratagems for CNA & CNE operations.
3. China can claim plausible denial for nation-sponsored hacking activities, hiding within the sea of everyday hackers.
4. On the other hand, north Korea must take CNA & CNE operations outside its country's boundaries.
Hack in Paris conference: Weapons of mass destruction V41, Protecting country critical infrastructure, tracking and Implications of Stuxnet, provides a detailled view of the ICS attack on the Iran nuclear fuel enrichment plant.
Paul D. Mullins is a senior cyber operations leader and project manager with over 29 years of experience in the Army, Joint, Special Operations Forces, and interagency environments. He has expertise in creating and managing cutting-edge cyber operations and advising senior executives. Some of his roles include serving as the Senior Offensive Cyber Advisor to the Commander of European Command and chief of offensive cyber operations for the European Command Joint Cyber Center. He has a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects, developing requirements, and leading teams.
The document discusses events in Ukraine in March 2014. Protests in Kiev led to the ousting of President Yanukovych, who fled to Russia. A new interim government took control of Ukraine, but Russia annexed Crimea and supported separatists in eastern Ukraine, leading to ongoing tensions and conflict.
Cyber Operation Planning and Operational Design_YayımlandıGovernment
This document discusses adapting cyber operations to operational design and planning processes. It proposes a "cyber operational design" model to help cyber and military planners comprehensively understand complex cyber incidents and plan preventative approaches. The document outlines operational planning and the military decision making process (MDMP), and provides samples of how cyber factor analysis and identification of a cyber center of gravity could fit into these processes. The goal is to help planners understand cyber operations complexity and leverage analytical planning tools to improve technical personnel's understanding of operational planning.
1. China leverages computer network attack and exploitation techniques, harvesting information critical to building a modern nation-state and "informationalized", technical military forces.
2. China adapted ancient stratagems for CNA & CNE operations.
3. China can claim plausible denial for nation-sponsored hacking activities, hiding within the sea of everyday hackers.
4. On the other hand, north Korea must take CNA & CNE operations outside its country's boundaries.
The Elements of Offensive Cyber Warfare OperationsMikko Jakonen
This document defines a concept of operations for cyber warfare in targeting, accessing and running operations within allocated information space. Maneuvering offensive operations in such an information space requires a framework to handle operational tasks such as target recognition, payload delivery and execution. The joint requirements such as planning and tasking with other interoperable dimensions make
things very difficult without such a framework approach. In the worst case each of the elements is being
handled in un-coordinated manner, rendering effects of potential capabilities low and simultaneously
possessing a threat for manipulating organizations.
Based on the understanding shown, offensive cyber warfare operates quite differently compared to its
kinetic counterparts. It creates its own operational theory and models not directly aligned with others.
However, the need for tactical interoperability is obvious but quite controversial. Offensive capabilities in
the larger context up to a specific mission area for other domains and disciplines. This breaks the uniform
model.
Please note that this is excerpt from larger study related to maneuvering and tactics in cyber warfare. It
focuses only on elements that can be found in offensive capabilities
This document discusses cyber warfare trends in the Middle East. It covers several key points:
1) Many Middle Eastern countries are developing advanced cyber capabilities and establishing national computer emergency response teams. Countries like Iran and Israel have very sophisticated state-sponsored cyber programs.
2) Significant cyber attacks have occurred between countries in the region, including attacks on Saudi Aramco and Qatari gas fields, and ongoing attacks between Israel, Iran, and their allies.
3) Non-state actors like the Syrian Electronic Army are also actively involved in cyber attacks, targeting media organizations and Western companies.
The Importance of Educating the Force on Cyberspace Operations: TechNet Augus...AFCEA International
August 25, 2015
Col. Stephen Elle, U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence & Fort Gordon
This discussion includes the new initiatives currently being designed such as the Future Leader Cyber Course, the Strategic Cyber Planners Course, and others. Additionally, the goal will be to ensure the materials prepared for the institutional and operational domain can also be used later for self-development.
Rebranding IO (Information Operations) June 2013Ulrich Janßen
This document discusses rebranding information operations (IO) and strategic communications. It notes the evolution of concepts from combat support to joint enabling functions. It addresses challenges in behavioral conflict like understanding people, motivation, and perception management. It proposes ensuring "C5" through transforming command and control, and refining planning and decision-making. The desired effect is to achieve integration in crisis management through a comprehensive approach.
Ew asia cw and ew joint space for comments (14 sep2016)TBSS Group
Brief Summary
Cyber warfare and electronic warfare are similar in many ways. Electronic warfare is a general tool used to Deny, Disrupt, Destroy, Degrade, and Deceive which are largely achieved through the interactions with enemy’s radio frequency systems. Cyber warfare is similar and more with additional targeted effects on computer systems, networks, and applications. Information operations, however, intend to influence the person sitting behind the keyboard, resulting to wrong decision making.
Col Timothy Presby, Training and Doctrine Command Capabilities Manager of Cyber, Army said in August this year: “We need to be aware that we are very likely going to fight an adversary that is converging using [cyber and electromagnetic activity] integration, ISR and fires across full spectrum conflict, so unless we actually work together and converge our capabilities, we will be left short.”. This shows the importance of being aware and protected in the joint space.
This paper attempts to discuss the significance, seriousness and real threat in the cyber and electronics intelligence joint space. Critical military information can be obtained via cyber means and use by the forces to launch attacks in shortest possible time to cause severe damages to properties and lives.
Office Chief of Cyber Personnel Presentation: TechNet Augusta 2015AFCEA International
LTC Chris Wade, USA
The Office Chief of Cyber will provide a Cyber Personnel Overview focusing on the military occupational specialties (MOS) and areas of concentration (AOC) that enable Cyber Defensive and Offensive Operations.
The document discusses building and developing the U.S. Army's Cyber Branch career field. It outlines several initiatives to fill officer and enlisted roles to 90% by focusing on voluntary transfer programs, commissioning new second lieutenants, and capitalizing on experienced Cyber Mission Force personnel. It also discusses developing the branch's identity, culture and cohesion while training personnel to joint cyber standards and work roles.
Learn all about the ever-increasing influence of ISIS and Cyber Terrorism...Although the use of cyberspace by Jihad organizations is not new, ISIS uses the Internet, and primarily social media, more effectively than any other terrorist organization before it. Here's a link for more information: https://www.concise-courses.com/learn/isis-cyber-terror/
The Art of Cyber War: Cyber Security Strategies in a Rapidly Evolving TheatreRadware
Is the world in the midst of a cyber-war? If so, what are the implications?
In this presentation Carl Herberger, Radware's VP of Security Solutions, explores some of the most notable recent cyber-attacks and how many of the findings correlate with the tenets of warfare as defined in The Art of War by Sun Tzu, the ancient military general, strategist and tactician.
How should organizations be preparing for an information security landscape that is shaped by ideologically motivated cyber warfare rather than just opportunistic cyber-crime? Learn the techniques being employed to safeguard IT operations in a theatre that is witnessing ever more sophisticated attacks.
For more on how to help detect, mitigate and win this cyber war battle, visit here: http://www.radware.com/ert-report-2013/ to download the 2013 Global Application and Network Security Report.
Information warfare and information operationsClifford Stone
This document is a bibliography compiled by Greta E. Marlatt of the Dudley Knox Library at the Naval Postgraduate School. It contains references on the topic of information warfare and information operations, organized by subtopics. The bibliography includes books, periodicals, documents, theses and technical reports on definitions of terms, information warfare, information operations, information assurance, information dominance, information superiority, cyber warfare, network centric warfare, psychological warfare, legal aspects, doctrine publications, and bibliographies. It was last revised and updated in January 2008.
This document discusses electronic warfare and is divided into three main sections: electronic attack, electronic protection, and electronic warfare support. Electronic attack involves jamming, deception, and destructive techniques to interfere with an enemy's use of the electromagnetic spectrum. Electronic protection techniques are used to protect friendly forces from electronic attack. Electronic warfare support passively detects and analyzes emissions to gather intelligence and provide situational awareness. Specific electronic warfare systems and techniques discussed include jamming, chaff, flares, anti-radiation missiles, frequency hopping, and ELINT/COMINT collection.
This document provides an overview of Russia's theory and practice of information warfare. It discusses how Russia has developed its information warfare theory in opposition to Western concepts, drawing on Soviet-era psychological warfare techniques. It also examines the role of Russian geopolitical schools in popularizing and participating in information warfare. The document analyzes how Russia employed extensive propaganda in its recent operations related to Ukraine and Crimea to influence domestic and international public opinion.
This document provides information about the Journal of Information Warfare, including the journal staff, editorial board, scope, subscription information, and contents of the upcoming Volume 14, Issue 2. It discusses that the journal aims to provide a forum for academics and practitioners in information warfare/operations to discuss topics ranging from destruction of information systems to psychological aspects of information use. The upcoming issue will feature 9 articles covering key areas related to information assurance and cybersecurity such as cyber operations and defense, training cyber forces, understanding co-evolution of cyber defenses and attacks, and defending cyberspace with software-defined networks.
This document discusses how blockchain technology can be used to tokenize real estate assets and overcome challenges in the real estate industry like fraud, high costs, and lack of liquidity. It outlines the process for onboarding property onto the blockchain to be fractionalized and traded as tokens. This allows for monetizing property management and creating new real estate investment opportunities through fractional ownership of assets. Regulatory approval and building an ecosystem of partners will be important to advance the adoption of this new model.
This document discusses how blockchain can be used during the COVID-19 pandemic for applications such as supply chain management of medical supplies, issuing digital health certificates, contact tracing, claims fraud prevention, and coordinating donations and welfare activities. It also outlines potential use cases for rebuilding supply chains, telemedicine, and creating pandemic-proof digital passports. Finally, it addresses challenges to blockchain adoption such as legal and regulatory issues, and timelines for maturity.
The document discusses key topics around disruption driven by emerging technologies. It notes that disruption is about speed and adoption, and occurs in waves. Technologies discussed that are enabling disruption include cloud computing, IoT, 5G, big data and analytics, AI, cyber security, AR/VR, blockchain, robotics, and multimodal technologies. The document emphasizes that businesses need agility to respond to disruption, including through simplifying complexity, being flexible, continuously learning, and applying a process to assess business risk and maturity.
This document discusses cybersecurity risks related to blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. It outlines many past hacks and attacks that have led to over $2 billion being stolen. It warns that code vulnerabilities in smart contracts and exchanges present ongoing risks. The document recommends implementing strong security practices like multifactor authentication, vulnerability management, and security awareness training to help counter these threats. It also advocates for proper risk assessment and mitigation strategies to reduce risks in the blockchain and crypto space.
The document discusses the evolution of blockchain technology and challenges. It outlines how blockchain has progressed from initial implementations focused on principles of trust, decentralization, and immutability to current work on speed, consensus algorithms, smart contracts, and usability. The author argues that blockchain version 5.0 will focus on enterprise usability and driving broader adoption through advanced use cases.
This document discusses cyber warfare trends from 2010-2017. It summarizes cyber attacks and operations conducted by nation-states including Russia, UAE, Qatar, Vietnam, Mexico, Iran, and the US against each other. These include political influence campaigns, spying campaigns, and digital espionage. The document also discusses cyber attacks on critical infrastructure like banks, mobile networks, electric grids, and nuclear power plants. It notes that many countries are building up their cyber warfare capabilities including the US, Israel, Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Pakistan, and India. The document concludes with lessons learned around building cyber capacity, asymmetry in cyber attacks, the importance of social networks and agility in responding to attacks.
The Elements of Offensive Cyber Warfare OperationsMikko Jakonen
This document defines a concept of operations for cyber warfare in targeting, accessing and running operations within allocated information space. Maneuvering offensive operations in such an information space requires a framework to handle operational tasks such as target recognition, payload delivery and execution. The joint requirements such as planning and tasking with other interoperable dimensions make
things very difficult without such a framework approach. In the worst case each of the elements is being
handled in un-coordinated manner, rendering effects of potential capabilities low and simultaneously
possessing a threat for manipulating organizations.
Based on the understanding shown, offensive cyber warfare operates quite differently compared to its
kinetic counterparts. It creates its own operational theory and models not directly aligned with others.
However, the need for tactical interoperability is obvious but quite controversial. Offensive capabilities in
the larger context up to a specific mission area for other domains and disciplines. This breaks the uniform
model.
Please note that this is excerpt from larger study related to maneuvering and tactics in cyber warfare. It
focuses only on elements that can be found in offensive capabilities
This document discusses cyber warfare trends in the Middle East. It covers several key points:
1) Many Middle Eastern countries are developing advanced cyber capabilities and establishing national computer emergency response teams. Countries like Iran and Israel have very sophisticated state-sponsored cyber programs.
2) Significant cyber attacks have occurred between countries in the region, including attacks on Saudi Aramco and Qatari gas fields, and ongoing attacks between Israel, Iran, and their allies.
3) Non-state actors like the Syrian Electronic Army are also actively involved in cyber attacks, targeting media organizations and Western companies.
The Importance of Educating the Force on Cyberspace Operations: TechNet Augus...AFCEA International
August 25, 2015
Col. Stephen Elle, U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence & Fort Gordon
This discussion includes the new initiatives currently being designed such as the Future Leader Cyber Course, the Strategic Cyber Planners Course, and others. Additionally, the goal will be to ensure the materials prepared for the institutional and operational domain can also be used later for self-development.
Rebranding IO (Information Operations) June 2013Ulrich Janßen
This document discusses rebranding information operations (IO) and strategic communications. It notes the evolution of concepts from combat support to joint enabling functions. It addresses challenges in behavioral conflict like understanding people, motivation, and perception management. It proposes ensuring "C5" through transforming command and control, and refining planning and decision-making. The desired effect is to achieve integration in crisis management through a comprehensive approach.
Ew asia cw and ew joint space for comments (14 sep2016)TBSS Group
Brief Summary
Cyber warfare and electronic warfare are similar in many ways. Electronic warfare is a general tool used to Deny, Disrupt, Destroy, Degrade, and Deceive which are largely achieved through the interactions with enemy’s radio frequency systems. Cyber warfare is similar and more with additional targeted effects on computer systems, networks, and applications. Information operations, however, intend to influence the person sitting behind the keyboard, resulting to wrong decision making.
Col Timothy Presby, Training and Doctrine Command Capabilities Manager of Cyber, Army said in August this year: “We need to be aware that we are very likely going to fight an adversary that is converging using [cyber and electromagnetic activity] integration, ISR and fires across full spectrum conflict, so unless we actually work together and converge our capabilities, we will be left short.”. This shows the importance of being aware and protected in the joint space.
This paper attempts to discuss the significance, seriousness and real threat in the cyber and electronics intelligence joint space. Critical military information can be obtained via cyber means and use by the forces to launch attacks in shortest possible time to cause severe damages to properties and lives.
Office Chief of Cyber Personnel Presentation: TechNet Augusta 2015AFCEA International
LTC Chris Wade, USA
The Office Chief of Cyber will provide a Cyber Personnel Overview focusing on the military occupational specialties (MOS) and areas of concentration (AOC) that enable Cyber Defensive and Offensive Operations.
The document discusses building and developing the U.S. Army's Cyber Branch career field. It outlines several initiatives to fill officer and enlisted roles to 90% by focusing on voluntary transfer programs, commissioning new second lieutenants, and capitalizing on experienced Cyber Mission Force personnel. It also discusses developing the branch's identity, culture and cohesion while training personnel to joint cyber standards and work roles.
Learn all about the ever-increasing influence of ISIS and Cyber Terrorism...Although the use of cyberspace by Jihad organizations is not new, ISIS uses the Internet, and primarily social media, more effectively than any other terrorist organization before it. Here's a link for more information: https://www.concise-courses.com/learn/isis-cyber-terror/
The Art of Cyber War: Cyber Security Strategies in a Rapidly Evolving TheatreRadware
Is the world in the midst of a cyber-war? If so, what are the implications?
In this presentation Carl Herberger, Radware's VP of Security Solutions, explores some of the most notable recent cyber-attacks and how many of the findings correlate with the tenets of warfare as defined in The Art of War by Sun Tzu, the ancient military general, strategist and tactician.
How should organizations be preparing for an information security landscape that is shaped by ideologically motivated cyber warfare rather than just opportunistic cyber-crime? Learn the techniques being employed to safeguard IT operations in a theatre that is witnessing ever more sophisticated attacks.
For more on how to help detect, mitigate and win this cyber war battle, visit here: http://www.radware.com/ert-report-2013/ to download the 2013 Global Application and Network Security Report.
Information warfare and information operationsClifford Stone
This document is a bibliography compiled by Greta E. Marlatt of the Dudley Knox Library at the Naval Postgraduate School. It contains references on the topic of information warfare and information operations, organized by subtopics. The bibliography includes books, periodicals, documents, theses and technical reports on definitions of terms, information warfare, information operations, information assurance, information dominance, information superiority, cyber warfare, network centric warfare, psychological warfare, legal aspects, doctrine publications, and bibliographies. It was last revised and updated in January 2008.
This document discusses electronic warfare and is divided into three main sections: electronic attack, electronic protection, and electronic warfare support. Electronic attack involves jamming, deception, and destructive techniques to interfere with an enemy's use of the electromagnetic spectrum. Electronic protection techniques are used to protect friendly forces from electronic attack. Electronic warfare support passively detects and analyzes emissions to gather intelligence and provide situational awareness. Specific electronic warfare systems and techniques discussed include jamming, chaff, flares, anti-radiation missiles, frequency hopping, and ELINT/COMINT collection.
This document provides an overview of Russia's theory and practice of information warfare. It discusses how Russia has developed its information warfare theory in opposition to Western concepts, drawing on Soviet-era psychological warfare techniques. It also examines the role of Russian geopolitical schools in popularizing and participating in information warfare. The document analyzes how Russia employed extensive propaganda in its recent operations related to Ukraine and Crimea to influence domestic and international public opinion.
This document provides information about the Journal of Information Warfare, including the journal staff, editorial board, scope, subscription information, and contents of the upcoming Volume 14, Issue 2. It discusses that the journal aims to provide a forum for academics and practitioners in information warfare/operations to discuss topics ranging from destruction of information systems to psychological aspects of information use. The upcoming issue will feature 9 articles covering key areas related to information assurance and cybersecurity such as cyber operations and defense, training cyber forces, understanding co-evolution of cyber defenses and attacks, and defending cyberspace with software-defined networks.
This document discusses how blockchain technology can be used to tokenize real estate assets and overcome challenges in the real estate industry like fraud, high costs, and lack of liquidity. It outlines the process for onboarding property onto the blockchain to be fractionalized and traded as tokens. This allows for monetizing property management and creating new real estate investment opportunities through fractional ownership of assets. Regulatory approval and building an ecosystem of partners will be important to advance the adoption of this new model.
This document discusses how blockchain can be used during the COVID-19 pandemic for applications such as supply chain management of medical supplies, issuing digital health certificates, contact tracing, claims fraud prevention, and coordinating donations and welfare activities. It also outlines potential use cases for rebuilding supply chains, telemedicine, and creating pandemic-proof digital passports. Finally, it addresses challenges to blockchain adoption such as legal and regulatory issues, and timelines for maturity.
The document discusses key topics around disruption driven by emerging technologies. It notes that disruption is about speed and adoption, and occurs in waves. Technologies discussed that are enabling disruption include cloud computing, IoT, 5G, big data and analytics, AI, cyber security, AR/VR, blockchain, robotics, and multimodal technologies. The document emphasizes that businesses need agility to respond to disruption, including through simplifying complexity, being flexible, continuously learning, and applying a process to assess business risk and maturity.
This document discusses cybersecurity risks related to blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. It outlines many past hacks and attacks that have led to over $2 billion being stolen. It warns that code vulnerabilities in smart contracts and exchanges present ongoing risks. The document recommends implementing strong security practices like multifactor authentication, vulnerability management, and security awareness training to help counter these threats. It also advocates for proper risk assessment and mitigation strategies to reduce risks in the blockchain and crypto space.
The document discusses the evolution of blockchain technology and challenges. It outlines how blockchain has progressed from initial implementations focused on principles of trust, decentralization, and immutability to current work on speed, consensus algorithms, smart contracts, and usability. The author argues that blockchain version 5.0 will focus on enterprise usability and driving broader adoption through advanced use cases.
This document discusses cyber warfare trends from 2010-2017. It summarizes cyber attacks and operations conducted by nation-states including Russia, UAE, Qatar, Vietnam, Mexico, Iran, and the US against each other. These include political influence campaigns, spying campaigns, and digital espionage. The document also discusses cyber attacks on critical infrastructure like banks, mobile networks, electric grids, and nuclear power plants. It notes that many countries are building up their cyber warfare capabilities including the US, Israel, Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Pakistan, and India. The document concludes with lessons learned around building cyber capacity, asymmetry in cyber attacks, the importance of social networks and agility in responding to attacks.
How AI is DisruptingTraffic Management in Smart CityJorge Sebastiao
1) AI is being used to optimize traffic management in smart cities by analyzing large amounts of data from cameras, sensors, and vehicles to detect patterns and predict traffic flow.
2) One example is using deep learning on camera footage to automatically detect traffic violations and reduce the workload for human traffic officers.
3) An AI platform is integrating data and algorithms from various vendors to provide actionable insights and optimize areas like traffic light timing, congestion reduction, and law enforcement across a city's transportation network.
The document discusses how big data and artificial intelligence can enable smart traffic management. It provides examples of how AI cameras, cellular data collection from mobile apps, and edge computing can be used with machine learning algorithms to analyze traffic patterns, detect violations, and optimize traffic signal timing. The results include reducing traffic delays, improving traffic flow, increasing road safety, and enhancing law enforcement efficiency.
Practical analytics hands-on to cloud & IoT cyber threatsJorge Sebastiao
This document discusses cybersecurity threats in cloud and IoT environments and proposes approaches to address them. It notes that cloud and IoT security is different than traditional approaches due to shared environments, zero-day exploits, and outdated assumptions. Effective countermeasures require an integrated security approach leveraging big data, AI, blockchain, and metrics to provide comprehensive protection across physical, network, and cloud layers. The goal is a total, integrated security solution for modern, interconnected systems.
This document is the transcript from a presentation given by Jorge Sebastiao on cybersecurity issues in the Middle East. It discusses several major cyber incidents that have occurred in the region, including submarine cable cuts, cyberattacks on Egyptian infrastructure during periods of political unrest, and cyberattacks attributed to state-sponsored groups like Stuxnet and Shamoon. It also covers topics like the vulnerability of critical infrastructure, use of social media by terrorist groups, and lessons learned about incident response from cyber war games. The presentation aims to raise awareness of cyber threats in the Middle East and how to better defend against and respond to cyberattacks.
Cyber fear obstacles to info sharing-Version 2Jorge Sebastiao
This document discusses cyber fear and obstacles to information sharing. It provides a disclaimer and copyright information, then lists several recent examples of data breaches and privacy issues. These include airport security files found on the street, doctors using Snapchat to send medical files, and personal information of 1 billion Equifax users being leaked. It notes that increased awareness, education, and integrated security practices are needed for effective risk management and behavior change. The presentation aims to discuss overcoming obstacles to information sharing without causing undue fear.
Blockchain & cyber security Algeria Version 1.1Jorge Sebastiao
The document discusses several cyber security challenges related to blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. It summarizes major hacks and attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges and wallets that have led to the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars. It also outlines social engineering scams and vulnerabilities in smart contracts, mobile devices, and cryptocurrency storage systems that pose ongoing risks. Recommended countermeasures include securing accounts, enabling two-factor authentication, conducting security audits, and providing user education.
The document discusses future jobs and disruption driven by emerging technologies. It notes that 60% of the best jobs in the next 10 years have not been invented yet and that disruption creates new jobs while disrupting existing ones. Key disrupting technologies mentioned include cloud computing, IoT, 5G, big data, AI, cybersecurity, AR/VR, blockchain, quantum computing, robotics, and more. The document emphasizes that dealing with disruption requires capabilities in areas like agility, talent management, education/training, and applying a process to assess business risks and maturity levels.
This document discusses various cybersecurity risks and challenges related to crypto and blockchain technologies. It outlines complex attacks, immature security of some technologies, wallet and exchange vulnerabilities, malware targeting crypto users, software bugs and vulnerabilities, and social engineering attacks. It recommends countermeasures like securing email and social media accounts, using strong unique passwords, enabling multifactor authentication, security awareness training, and implementing proper security metrics.
This document provides a disclaimer and copyright information for a presentation on using AI for traffic management in Dubai. It discusses using AI cameras, mobile apps, and cellular towers to collect data on traffic. The presentation explains how machine learning and driver profiling can be used to provide smart, adaptive responses to traffic through multimodal AI. The goal is to simplify complexity through continuous learning and agility.
IGF2017 Data is new oil - UN Internet Governance ForumJorge Sebastiao
The document discusses how data has become the new oil driving the new digital economy. It notes that capturing data through IoT, IIoT and IoE is key. It also discusses how to move, store, process, and visualize data. The document argues that data creates value by simplifying complexity, enabling multi-modal response, continuous learning and agility. It outlines how sensing, collecting and learning from data through AI can power responses like action, transformation, perception, notification, suggestion, automation, prediction and prevention to create situational awareness.
This document discusses cyber risks in modern aviation. It outlines various cyber threats such as hacking into aircraft systems through entertainment systems or exploiting outdated radio systems. The document emphasizes that effective countermeasures require moving beyond outdated security assumptions to approaches like continuous vulnerability management, reputation management, and empowering end users. The goal is achieving total integrated security through approaches like information security management and vertical computer emergency response team integration.
The document discusses the challenges of implementing Internet of Things (IoT) technology. It outlines several cyber threats, integration challenges, and the need to leverage collected IoT data. The document also promotes an end-to-end IoT solution approach that addresses security, connectivity, platforms, big data analytics, and industry partnerships. Huawei's IoT strategy is presented which focuses on these five elements to enable successful IoT projects.
Creative Restart 2024: Mike Martin - Finding a way around “no”Taste
Ideas that are good for business and good for the world that we live in, are what I’m passionate about.
Some ideas take a year to make, some take 8 years. I want to share two projects that best illustrate this and why it is never good to stop at “no”.
Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.pptHenry Hollis
The History of NZ 1870-1900.
Making of a Nation.
From the NZ Wars to Liberals,
Richard Seddon, George Grey,
Social Laboratory, New Zealand,
Confiscations, Kotahitanga, Kingitanga, Parliament, Suffrage, Repudiation, Economic Change, Agriculture, Gold Mining, Timber, Flax, Sheep, Dairying,
THE SACRIFICE HOW PRO-PALESTINE PROTESTS STUDENTS ARE SACRIFICING TO CHANGE T...indexPub
The recent surge in pro-Palestine student activism has prompted significant responses from universities, ranging from negotiations and divestment commitments to increased transparency about investments in companies supporting the war on Gaza. This activism has led to the cessation of student encampments but also highlighted the substantial sacrifices made by students, including academic disruptions and personal risks. The primary drivers of these protests are poor university administration, lack of transparency, and inadequate communication between officials and students. This study examines the profound emotional, psychological, and professional impacts on students engaged in pro-Palestine protests, focusing on Generation Z's (Gen-Z) activism dynamics. This paper explores the significant sacrifices made by these students and even the professors supporting the pro-Palestine movement, with a focus on recent global movements. Through an in-depth analysis of printed and electronic media, the study examines the impacts of these sacrifices on the academic and personal lives of those involved. The paper highlights examples from various universities, demonstrating student activism's long-term and short-term effects, including disciplinary actions, social backlash, and career implications. The researchers also explore the broader implications of student sacrifices. The findings reveal that these sacrifices are driven by a profound commitment to justice and human rights, and are influenced by the increasing availability of information, peer interactions, and personal convictions. The study also discusses the broader implications of this activism, comparing it to historical precedents and assessing its potential to influence policy and public opinion. The emotional and psychological toll on student activists is significant, but their sense of purpose and community support mitigates some of these challenges. However, the researchers call for acknowledging the broader Impact of these sacrifices on the future global movement of FreePalestine.
How to Manage Reception Report in Odoo 17Celine George
A business may deal with both sales and purchases occasionally. They buy things from vendors and then sell them to their customers. Such dealings can be confusing at times. Because multiple clients may inquire about the same product at the same time, after purchasing those products, customers must be assigned to them. Odoo has a tool called Reception Report that can be used to complete this assignment. By enabling this, a reception report comes automatically after confirming a receipt, from which we can assign products to orders.
Elevate Your Nonprofit's Online Presence_ A Guide to Effective SEO Strategies...TechSoup
Whether you're new to SEO or looking to refine your existing strategies, this webinar will provide you with actionable insights and practical tips to elevate your nonprofit's online presence.
6. Targeted attacks Stats
Worldwide industry sector since 2008
18172 targeted attacks during 2010 Targeted Attacks - Infosec
7. Target Attacks
Phase Mass Attack Targeted Attack
Incursion Generic social engineering Handcrafted & personalized delivery
By-chance infection method
Discovery Typically no discovery Examination of the infected resource
Assumes pre-defined content Monitoring of the user
Predictable location Determine accessible resources, &
network enumeration
Capture Pre-defined specific data Manual analysis &
Matches a pre-defined pattern Inspection of the data
(IE credit card number)
Exfiltration Information sent to a dump Information sent back to the
site with little protection attacker Not stored in location for
Dump site is long term storage extended time period
8. What?
1. Windows Computer worm discovered in
July 2010
2. 100k+ lines of code (complex)
3. 5 different exploits (4 MS vulnerabilities)
1. LNK File Bug – Initial auto exploitation via removable drive
2. Task Scheduler – Privilege Escalation VISTA+
3. Keyboard Layout – Privilege Escalation XP
4. Spooler / MOF Files – Spreading/Lateral Movement
5. SMB Vuln (MS08-067) – Spreading/Lateral Movement
4. Rootkit (hiding binaries)
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34. 18 Critical Infrastructure Sectors
Homeland Security
Presidential
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35. Cross-Sector Interdependencies
Control systems security not sector specific
Connectivity crosses geographic boundaries
Sectors not operationally isolated
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Countries other than Iran are likely to be collateral damage
CEOs and the technologists who work for them like to say the applications they rely on— especially the kind custom-written by specialists at banks and investment companies with fortunes behind them—are safe as houses. And they are, if you're talking about houses in Louisiana when the Gulf starts lashing hurricanes and tarballs. Almost 60 percent of all the applications brought to security testing and risk-analysis company Veracode during the past 18 months couldn't meet the minimum standards for acceptable security, even when the criteria were dialed down to accommodate applications that don't pose a great security risk, according to Samskriti King, vice president of product marketing at the company. Web-based apps carry their own special set of risks. "There are far more people on Web projects because they're often easier to develop; many components are already available so you can stand up Web applications very easily," King says. "Developer education usually focuses on applications generated and used in one place, but Web applications could touch many places, so a vulnerability in one component could manifest in many places if it's reused." Unfortunately, developers trained with software that's generated and used in one location with a single set of servers often don't understand the precautions needed for Web applications that take code, data, and elements of the interface from many servers, she says. [ For more background on securing Web-based apps, see 5 Problems with SaaS Security . ] The typical number of security flaws, especially in legacy or other homegrown software, must be taken into account by cloud-computer service providers, says Thomas Kilbin, CEO of cloud and hosted-server provider Virtacore Systems . After all, he says, customers who want on-demand compute capacity don't want to rewrite all their applications just to run in an environment designed to save money and add convenience. "Our customers are taking apps they had running in their back office and moving them to private clouds for the most part," Kilbin says. "They are not developing any apps geared towards only working in a cloud IaaS/SaaS model. We secure these apps via a number of methods, traditional firewalls, app specific firewalls from Zeus, etc." Keeping Web-based apps secure can be particularly tough for smaller IT teams. "The cloud model is more threat-rich than the shared hosting model, mainly because in shared hosting the core OS and apps—php, perl, mysql—are kept updated by the service provider," Kilbin says. "In the cloud, the customer has to keep the core OS updated, along with the application stacks, in addition to their code." Most customers don't have the expertise or the time to do so, Kilbin says. Some 2,922 applications were examined by Veracode in the past 18 months, with the results detailed in the company's recently released State of Software Security Report: The Intractable Problem of Insecure Software . Some of the applications sent to Veracode for testing come from ISVs or corporate programmers in the last stages of development. Another big chunk comes from developers who have to present certifications or risk analyses before closing a deal with government agencies or heavily regulated industries. Old App Flaws Revealed Before Web Moves Increasingly, however, Veracode is testing software that clients have used for a long time or are very confident in, but are now migrating to a cloud or Web-based service environment. The requests often come from corporate IT executives who turn out to be wrong in believing that their secure, homegrown applications are either homegrown or secure, especially when they're moved into multi-site environments for the first time. Both commercial and open-source applications failed Veracode's tests more often than homegrown—at 65 percent and 58 percent respectively. Homegrown applications failed 54 percent of the time, Veracode reports. Software written by outsourcing firms missed the mark an astonishing 93 percent of the time, Veracode says. Even applications being used by banks and financial service companies failed 56 percent of the time on initial submission, though the criteria are tougher for those applications, because problems in those apps would create more havoc than, say, in an internally developed server-monitoring application, King says. Internal developers shouldn't be comparatively complacent, however, King says. Though internal apps are generally assumed to be made of 70 percent homegrown code, reuse of code, objects and procedures is so common that between 30 percent and 70 percent of the code in homegrown applications actually came from commercial software. Internal developers are also unaccountably unaware of the most common exploits likely to be used against Web-fronting applications, resulting in an 80 percent failure rate for Web applications, which are tested against the list of 10 most-common security threats published and publicized by the the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) , King says. "At that point it just comes down to developer education," King says. Cross-site scripting is the most common security flaw in all the types of software Veracode tests, but is most noticeable in Web- and cloud-based software, King says. But the time it takes to fix problems and get an application to an acceptable level of security has dropped drastically from 30 to 80 days a year or two ago to only 16 days now, mainly because developers of all stripes are putting greater emphasis on security, software quality, and shortening their time to market, King says. There aren't any shortcuts, but Veracode does have some suggestions for IT teams to counter the most consistent app security problems: 1. Design apps assuming they'll link cross-site; secure those links and the processes that launch them. Cross-site scripting (XSS) accounts for 51 percent of all vulnerabilities, according to Veracode. Apps written in .net have an abnormally high number of XSS issues because many .net controls don't automatically encrypt data before sending or storing it. Check and encrypt all points of output. Inadequate or absent encryption in non-.net applications also created problems, but are easy to fix once the source of in-the-clear data broadcasts are identified. 2. Focus your efforts on the greatest source of vulnerabilities. You can assume software from any provider is likely to have vulnerabilities, but put extra Q/A and security analysis effort into code from outsourced programming services, ISVs and components from either of those that find their way into homegrown applications. 3. Verify security of the application itself in a cloud or SaaS environment. Whether the customer or the service provider supplies the application, check it for flaws or vulnerabilities in a realistic cloud/SaaS/shared-resource environment, not just in a workgroup on a LAN. Security in the cloud platforms is still evolving, and the skills to write secure code for them is not widespread. Stick extra red flags on this part of your project plan. 4. Location is irrelevant. New criteria are impact, impact, impact. A printer-management application with a flaw that allows hackers to draft a LaserJet into a bot army can cause headaches. An accounting, customer-data-management or cashflow-automation app with a backdoor can put you out of business. Use Level of Risk as a multiplier to determine how important a particular app is to evaluate, and how much time or money you should spend getting it fixed. 5. Don't ignore the basics. The 10 most common attacks on Web applications are listed here by OWASP. The 25 most significant security errors that appear in applications are listed here . They're easy to read and come with extra help to fix or avoid errors already known by everyone who might want to hack your systems.