Explore the rise of cyber warfare, from the 2007 Estonia attack to Stuxnet, examining its geopolitical impact, critical infrastructure vulnerabilities, and the future of digital conflict.
Artificial intelligence presents the world of defence and security with both new threats and opportunities, which is why we’re continuing to research secure and resilient systems in the cyber and information domain with our Allies.
We recently signed a trilateral project agreement with our defence science and technology partners, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in the United States and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) in the United Kingdom.
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The nature of threats facing global security has evolved rapidly over the past decade, and these threats do not respect borders or traditional military capabilities. Addressing this new reality requires innovative solutions that transcend national boundaries and bring together a range of actors from both government and non-governmental sectors. At Threat Tec, we recognize the urgent need for borderless solutions in today's complex threat landscape. Our team of SMEs are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge AI-powered solutions that enable our clients to stay one step ahead of emerging threats. At Threat Tec, we remain committed to providing innovative solutions that address global security's most pressing challenges facing national security. Learn more about us here: ThreatTec.com#BorderlessThreats#InnovativeSolutions#NationalSecurity#EmergingAdversaries#GlobalSecurityChallenges
The Diamond Model is a scientific method to improve the efficiency and accuracy of intrusion analysis. With this in your arsenal, you will have opportunities to leverage real-time intelligence for network defence and predict adversary operations.
THE SWISS ARMY KNIFE OF TRADECRAFT COULD BE CYBERSEC:
China, in particular, has been "utilizing cyber’s unique capabilities extensively."
Intelligence agencies from the Five Eyes nations continually warn about the widespread activities of China-aligned groups affecting every continent on earth.
Most recently this alliance highlighted the scale and sophistication of China’s intellectual property theft and expertise acquisition, which was described as "unprecedented."
Then you've got your North Korea-aligned groups like Lazarus. They remain focused on acquiring defense-related technologies, "generating revenue through ransomware, and conducting espionage, especially in Asia."
The number of nations involved in cyber operations could conservatively be over 50 ...and is growing globally. The world’s three great powers are locked in a contest for influence, prosperity, and power. This is a good read.
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#cybersecurity Industrial organizations that own operational technology (OT) assets were targeted by three new advanced threat groups last year. In total, industrial cybersecurity firm Dragos tracked 10 OT-focused threat groups that had active operations in 2023, but attacks from hacktivists and ransomware gangs that can also cause disruption to industrial activities have also increased.
“Motivated by mounting geopolitical tensions, sophisticated threat groups and hacktivists demonstrated the capacity to breach the networks of critical infrastructure and, in some cases, disrupt OT systems,” Dragos said in its annual OT cybersecurity report. “With each passing year, the number of ransomware incidents globally climbs even higher, leading to cascading impacts for virtually every industrial sector, particularly manufacturing.”
The quality of vulnerability information for OT assets continues to be lacking. The company found that a third of advisories released last year for vulnerabilities relevant to OT systems contained incorrect data, including the wrong severity score. They also found that around one in three advisories provided no patch when they were published and that 73% had no alternative mitigation, which is critical in sectors where fast patching is not an option because disrupting important industrial processes to deploy firmware updates requires careful planning.
Director Field Intelligence Element, National Security Sciences Directorate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
'The three new groups discovered last year are tracked as GANANITE, LAURIONITE, and VOLTZITE. The latter is a China-linked group also known in the security industry as Volt Typhoon and has broken into the IT networks of multiple critical infrastructure organizations. CISA, the NSA, and the FBI issued an alert earlier this month that this group does not engage in traditional cyberespionage, but is rather focused on lateral movement and gaining access to OT assets to potentially cause disruptions in response to geopolitical tensions or military conflicts in the future.'
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If you're interested in the European Union's Defense and Security Strategy, you might find this article on Space and Ground-Based Systems for countering Hybrid Threats particularly compelling.
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🔍 Israel’s Covert Cyber-Physical Operations Against Hezbollah 🌍
Recent insights reveal the intricate tactics employed by Israel in its ongoing conflict with Hezbollah, combining cyber warfare and physical sabotage. From hacking pagers to executing targeted explosions, these operations illustrate a new frontier in military strategy.
Key Highlights:
• Actor: Israel’s military intelligence, particularly Unit 8200, is at the forefront of these operations, utilizing advanced cyber capabilities to gain tactical advantages over Hezbollah.
• TTPs: The tactics include hacking communication devices to disrupt coordination among Hezbollah fighters and employing explosives to damage critical infrastructure, demonstrating a blend of cyber and kinetic actions.
• Role of OSINT: Open Source Intelligence has been pivotal in uncovering the details of these covert actions, enabling analysts to track movements and gather vital information.
This evolving landscape of conflict underscores the importance of integrating cyber strategies with traditional military approaches, transforming how we understand and respond to modern warfare.
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Deputy Director, Center for Security, Strategy and Policy Research (CSSPR), Associate Editor, Pakistan Politico. South Asian Voices Visiting Fellow 2019-2020, Stimson Center. Nukes, strategy, foreign policy, and warfare.
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