Knowing the Enemy - Creating a Cyber Threat Actor Attribution Program

Overview

Explore cyber threat actor attribution, from understanding attacker behaviors to implementing effective monitoring and investigative techniques for enhanced cybersecurity.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Cyber Threat Actor Attribution
Definition and importance of attribution in cybersecurity
Overview of common cyber threat actors
Challenges in attributing cyber attacks
• Understanding Attacker Behaviors
Motives and goals of cyber threat actors
Tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Case studies of notable attacks and actors
• Collecting and Analyzing Threat Intelligence
Sources of threat intelligence data
Tools and methodologies for data collection
Analyzing behavioral patterns and indicators of compromise (IOCs)
• Building an Attribution Framework
Components of an effective attribution program
Legal and ethical considerations
Collaboration and information sharing with other organizations
• Monitoring and Investigation Techniques
Implementing continuous monitoring solutions
Using forensic analysis to trace attack origins
Leveraging AI/ML for threat detection and attribution
• Attribution Tools and Technologies
Overview of popular threat intelligence platforms
Hands-on: Use of software tools for cyber attribution
Evaluating the accuracy and reliability of attribution findings
• Reporting and Communicating Attribution Findings
Best practices for documenting and reporting findings
Communicating with stakeholders and decision-makers
The role of attribution in incident response and risk management
• Case Studies and Practical Applications
Real-world examples of successful attribution
Group project: Develop an attribution strategy for a hypothetical scenario
Discussion: Future trends and advancements in cyber threat attribution
• Conclusion and Next Steps
Recap of key learnings
Resources for continued learning and professional development
Q&A and final reflections on the course.

Subjects

Conference Talks