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Can't see the forest for the trees This research paper from Michael Collins calling for "Ending with the Beginning in Mind" is timely and refreshing, particularly in a climate of overhyped GenAI-enabled cyber security. GenAI is promised to be the ultimate endgame and panacea for everything, including replacing us in our jobs. I agreed with Michael's observation that: "... In the same way that a medical student studies the core physiological structure of the body before understanding how to treat it, a cybersecurity practitioner should understand the basic tenets of system thinking before applying it to a broad range of scenarios..." The obsession with building the ultimate control often blindsight us from the bigger picture. Jack Jones, the creator of the FAIR Risk Quantification Standard, developed FAIR-CAM (https://lnkd.in/gEfyteWg) as the new standard for "Control physiology". FAIR-CAM aligns with the basic tenets of System Thinking examining the interplay between controls. It is true that simply asking cybersecurity practitioners to "think" in a specific way does not mean that they will become "system thinkers". It is time to take stock by approaching control analysis and design with an "Ending with the Beginning in Mind". The temptation to supercharge control design and enforcement with GenAI-enabled technology could provide a false sense of assurance. I look forward to learning from Michael Collins in the next instalment of his research on applying systems thinking in the cybersecurity domain, which is based on strong empirical data.
Milestone 1️⃣ ✅ Finally published by first research paper, "Systems Thinking in Cybersecurity; Ending with the Beginning in Mind" in the Journal of Systems Thinking - Preprints. I learned a great deal about the process of conducting a systems literature review and developed a newfound appreciation for the academic rigor involved in writing one. I'll let you in on a secret 🤫. When I was younger I hated school and school hated me. However, I've come to understand that the key is not merely the process of learning, but rather possessing a deep passion for the subject and an eagerness to delve completely into it. This paper sets the scene for Milestone 2️⃣, which is how I believe we need to address the current crisis of cognition in cybersecurity at a foundational level. Stay tuned....... #systemsthinking #cybersecurity #cybercognition https://lnkd.in/exP9xFcx
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Curious what the future holds for cybersecurity in 2024? Devo CISO Kayla Williams and Senior Director of Security Research Chaz Lever share their predictions in a recent discussion with Enterprise Security Tech. Get valuable insights on the changing landscape for CISOs, emerging regulations, the rise of AI-powered threats, and the crucial role of strengthening security fundamentals. Click the article below for an in-depth look at what’s to come. 👇
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Day 47 of #cybertechdave100daysofcyberchallenge Sharing some good insights of Palo Alto's webinar on "Boosting Cyber security power for state,local government & education" which I recently attended. The thoughts of panel members Eudora Fleischman, James A. Weaver, Fadi Fadhil were really informative. Let me share few highlights here : 📌 Their main focus was on what's happening in the field of cyber security since 2020.They discussed about threat actors and it's mitigation process, IOCs, incident response, ransomware attacks on state and local governments. 📌 Unique challenges they faced in local and state government, discussed about CISA. 📌 An interesting thing they discussed that to understand "Number of ransomware attempts and how many of them are successful attempts" to get visibility of organization infrastructure, and high alerts. So that, we can dig into deep and cut it off when alerts are come in. 📌 They spoke about MITRE ATT&CK Framework, cloud services, unsegmented networks which are like entry point for bad actors, cyber hygiene, and JSTF (Joint Security Task Force). As a part of JSTF; security team should understand hacker's view, and prioritize attacks. 📌 How automation works for defensive mechanism. For that, they talked about behavior analysis, automated mitigation defenses.As per Mr.Fadi Fadhil there are lot of repetitive tasks such as : 👉 phishing attacks, 👉 patching, and 👉 access management stuff can be automated. So that, security team will focus on high fidelity errors" #cybersecurity #webinar #paloalto #cyber #automation #attacks #networking You can also go through the webinar : https://lnkd.in/gJS97iGF
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Leading university offers way to keep up with cybersecurity policy: Contractors and federal managers agree: It is difficult to keep up with all of the cybersecurity rules and regulations. The post Leading university offers way to keep up with cybersecurity policy first appeared on Federal News Network. @Poseidon-US #FedearlNewsRadio #News
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🌐 Mastering Cybersecurity: Your Insight Matters! 🌐 Are you navigating the digital world with confidence or caution? For my master thesis, I am conducting a survey to assess the cybersecurity awareness and cybersecurity practices among the digital natives generations, who are (soon) entering the workforce. This research aims to enlighten digital natives and guide employers on the cybersecurity competencies they can expect from the first wave of digital natives in the 21st century. 🛡️💻 I also seek input from everybody born in the 20th century as your input will be most valuable in contrasting cybersecurity perspectives across different generations. Your experiences will provide a more comprehensive understanding of the evolving landscape of cybersecurity challenges and the responses required. 🕒 Survey Time: Just 10 minutes of your time can make a significant difference in advancing our knowledge in the field of corporate cybersecurity. Thank you in advance for your time and insights. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dbbphZsU #CybersecurityResearch #MasterThesis #YourContributionMatters #CybersecurityAwareness #DigitalSafety #sharingiscaring
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🔍🕵️♂️ Advent of Cyber Day 7: Analyzing Proxy Logs for Threat Detection 📊💻 Day 7 of Advent of Cyber by TryHackMe led us on an intriguing journey into the world of forensic analysis. Tracy McGreedy's malicious infiltration set the stage for a deep dive into proxy logs, unraveling the hidden footprints of a potential data breach. The task focused on deciphering the contents of proxy logs, understanding the structure, and interpreting the logs' vital elements. Through Linux command-line techniques, we parsed log entries, extracted critical data fields, and conducted thorough analysis. Unveiling the secrets of log files, we decoded source IP addresses, timestamps, HTTP requests, status codes, and user agents. This critical skill in log interpretation proved invaluable in contextualizing events, aiding in debugging, and most crucially, in identifying potential threat activities. The challenge shed light on the significance of proxy servers, acting as intermediaries in network connections, and recording web requests. Armed with knowledge about potential malicious indicators—like download attempts, data exfiltration, or continuous C2 connections—we meticulously combed through logs for irregularities. Linux command-line prowess became our ally as we employed grep, cut, sort, and uniq commands to filter, sort, and analyze domain access, connection counts, and suspicious domains. This analytical approach enabled us to pinpoint unusual activities, revealing the telltale signs of data exfiltration. By decoding encoded strings within requests and identifying sensitive data tied to a suspicious domain, we unraveled a potential data breach and exposed data exfiltration attempts. This immersive day of learning underlines the criticality of log analysis in threat detection and incident response. The skills honed today stand as a testament to the essential role of forensic analysis in cybersecurity. The Advent of Cyber continues to be an enriching experience, deepening our understanding of cybersecurity essentials. Join us on this educational journey to expand your knowledge and sharpen your cybersecurity skills! 🚀🔒💡 #AdventOfCyber #ForensicAnalysis #ThreatDetection #CybersecuritySkills #LogAnalysis
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Curious about what the future holds for cybersecurity in 2024? Devo CISO Kayla Williams and Senior Director of Security Research Chaz Lever share their predictions in a recent discussion with Enterprise Security Tech. Get valuable insights on the changing landscape for CISOs, emerging regulations, the rise of AI-powered threats, and the crucial role of strengthening security fundamentals. Click the article below for an in-depth look at what’s to come. 👇
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Small businesses who are new (or not-so-new) to exploring contracts with the Department of Defense (DoD) need to get up to speed on cybersecurity requirements FAST! If you have a tight budget and aren't sure where to start, check out Project Spectrum. It is a free platform developed by the DoD Office of Small Business Programs that-- ✅ assists small businesses with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) information, ✅ provides tools and training for cybersecurity awareness, ✅ educates users on risk management, and ✅ helps small businesses install or boost cybersecurity hygiene. DoD Requests for Proposal (RFPs) will detail if a CMMC level is required to participate in work as a prime or subcontractor. A Cyber Readiness Check (available at the link below) may help your business determine its current level of security based on NIST 800-171, CMMC Level 1, and CMMC Level 2 requirements. Project Spectrum site: https://lnkd.in/gEYwtR86 Cyber Readiness Check: https://lnkd.in/gvrDwVx2 Project Spectrum Summary Briefing: https://lnkd.in/gyem6P_v Not doing work with DoD? While CMMC accreditation is mostly limited to contracts with DoD, the best practices and standards on which CMMC is based are applicable to most Federal agencies. #smallbusiness #cmmc #dod #cybersecurity
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An estimated 43% of small businesses fall victim to cyberattacks every year. In order to participate in government contracting, businesses need to meet certain cybersecurity guidelines... Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program details the standards and cybersecurity requirements that contractors must meet in order to do business with the Department of Defense. CMMC outlines the practices that qualified contracts should meet at various levels. CMMC is being further updated with a CMMC 2.0 with rulemaking effort ongoing which will refine the current program. APEX Accelerators partners with Project Spectrum who help to provide companies with cybersecurity resources for small/medium businesses and help them meet the proper requirements to do business with the government. The importance of cybersecurity is growing ever larger especially for smaller businesses. Linked is a cybersecurity readiness check from Project Spectrum that can help businesses determine their current level of security - https://lnkd.in/gciJzDps
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