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What potential consequence does paying a ransom have on the victim company?
What potential consequence does paying a ransom have on the victim company?
- Restoration of all stolen data
- Legal immunity from future attacks
- Improved public reputation
- Encouragement of future attacks (correct)
Why is paying a ransom illegal under U.S. regulations?
Why is paying a ransom illegal under U.S. regulations?
- It promotes data theft
- It supports foreign terrorist organizations (correct)
- It guarantees data recovery
- It violates state insurance laws
What is a significant risk associated with ransom payments regarding a company's reputation?
What is a significant risk associated with ransom payments regarding a company's reputation?
- Immediate recovery of public trust
- Increase in customer base
- No effect on future business dealings
- Long-term negative impact on outlook (correct)
What guidance have some state insurance regulators given regarding ransom payments?
What guidance have some state insurance regulators given regarding ransom payments?
What might be a legal consequence of negotiating a ransom payment?
What might be a legal consequence of negotiating a ransom payment?
What is a common misconception about the process of ransom negotiation?
What is a common misconception about the process of ransom negotiation?
What element of cybersecurity might be most negatively affected by ransom payments?
What element of cybersecurity might be most negatively affected by ransom payments?
What key aspect must be considered when dealing with ransomware according to legal frameworks?
What key aspect must be considered when dealing with ransomware according to legal frameworks?
What does 'mitigate to reasonableness' refer to in cybersecurity?
What does 'mitigate to reasonableness' refer to in cybersecurity?
Which of the following describes the principle of Defence-in-Depth?
Which of the following describes the principle of Defence-in-Depth?
What is the significance of Defence-in-Breadth in cybersecurity?
What is the significance of Defence-in-Breadth in cybersecurity?
What does accepting residual risk entail?
What does accepting residual risk entail?
In the context of cybersecurity, what does Defence-in-Diversity refer to?
In the context of cybersecurity, what does Defence-in-Diversity refer to?
What is a primary focus of cybersecurity incident response?
What is a primary focus of cybersecurity incident response?
What roles are encompassed within cybersecurity governance?
What roles are encompassed within cybersecurity governance?
Which approach emphasizes using diverse products and services in cybersecurity?
Which approach emphasizes using diverse products and services in cybersecurity?
What concept describes the nature of cybersecurity as a battle between different players?
What concept describes the nature of cybersecurity as a battle between different players?
According to cybersecurity experts, what do defenders typically focus on in contrast to attackers?
According to cybersecurity experts, what do defenders typically focus on in contrast to attackers?
What is noted as the weakest link in cybersecurity?
What is noted as the weakest link in cybersecurity?
Who is credited with a famous quote that relates to knowing the enemy for success in battles?
Who is credited with a famous quote that relates to knowing the enemy for success in battles?
Which of the following statements best reflects the mentality of attackers in cybersecurity?
Which of the following statements best reflects the mentality of attackers in cybersecurity?
Which element is considered essential for effective cyber defense strategies?
Which element is considered essential for effective cyber defense strategies?
What does the phrase 'defenders think in lists' imply regarding their approach to cybersecurity?
What does the phrase 'defenders think in lists' imply regarding their approach to cybersecurity?
In the context of cyber warfare, what is a significant tactical advantage for attackers?
In the context of cyber warfare, what is a significant tactical advantage for attackers?
What is one primary goal of a Cybersecurity Framework?
What is one primary goal of a Cybersecurity Framework?
Which of the following represents a digital supply chain advancement described in 'Supply Chain 4.0'?
Which of the following represents a digital supply chain advancement described in 'Supply Chain 4.0'?
What does the Cyber Trust Mark signify for organizations?
What does the Cyber Trust Mark signify for organizations?
What is a primary focus of initiatives aimed at mitigating phishing threats?
What is a primary focus of initiatives aimed at mitigating phishing threats?
Which organization is responsible for the Cyber Essentials Mark in Singapore?
Which organization is responsible for the Cyber Essentials Mark in Singapore?
Which of the following is most likely a benefit of Cyber Trust certification?
Which of the following is most likely a benefit of Cyber Trust certification?
In the context of internet security, what does the term 'ransomware' refer to?
In the context of internet security, what does the term 'ransomware' refer to?
What is an essential feature of next-generation supply chains as discussed in 'Supply Chain 4.0'?
What is an essential feature of next-generation supply chains as discussed in 'Supply Chain 4.0'?
What are the three levels of threat intelligence mentioned?
What are the three levels of threat intelligence mentioned?
What is one key aspect of Zero Trust in cybersecurity?
What is one key aspect of Zero Trust in cybersecurity?
What is the primary focus of incident response in cybersecurity?
What is the primary focus of incident response in cybersecurity?
What role does Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity play according to the competency framework?
What role does Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity play according to the competency framework?
What can be inferred from the incident of the missing pico balloon used for weather monitoring?
What can be inferred from the incident of the missing pico balloon used for weather monitoring?
What does cyber resilience primarily focus on?
What does cyber resilience primarily focus on?
How does the Cyber Crisis Management Planning framework aim to help organizations?
How does the Cyber Crisis Management Planning framework aim to help organizations?
Which organization published the Operational Technology Cybersecurity Competency Framework?
Which organization published the Operational Technology Cybersecurity Competency Framework?
Flashcards
Ransomware
Ransomware
Malware that demands payment to unlock data or systems
Paying ransom
Paying ransom
Giving money to criminals who hold data or systems hostage
Cybersecurity incident response
Cybersecurity incident response
Responding to cybersecurity incidents promptly and effectively
Defence-in-Depth
Defence-in-Depth
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Defence-in-Breadth
Defence-in-Breadth
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Defence-in-Diversity
Defence-in-Diversity
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Zero Trust
Zero Trust
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Cybersecurity Governance
Cybersecurity Governance
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Asymmetric warfare
Asymmetric warfare
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Mitigate to reasonableness
Mitigate to reasonableness
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Residual risk
Residual risk
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Cyber Trust Mark
Cyber Trust Mark
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Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity
Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity
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Cybersecurity framework
Cybersecurity framework
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Supply Chain 4.0
Supply Chain 4.0
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Study Notes
### Thinking Like a Hacker to Defend
- “If you know the enemy and you know yourself, you need not fear the results of a hundred battles.” - Paraphrased from Sun Tzu’s famous quote
- Cybersecurity is asymmetric warfare.
- “Defenders think in lists. Attackers think in graphs. As long as this is true, attackers win.” - John LaTour and others
- The weakest link in the chain of cybersecurity is humans.
### Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance
- Mitigate to reasonableness and accept residual risk.
- There are three key defenses for cybersecurity: Defence-in-Depth, Defence-in-Breadth & Defence-in-Diversity
- Defence-in-Depth is a solution across people, process, and technology
- Defence-in-Breadth means including two layers of firewalls,
- Defence-in-Diversity means using a diverse product and service portfolio.
### Cybersecurity Incident Response and Crisis Management
- Paying ransoms does not guarantee the restoration of data or the return of stolen data.
- Paying ransoms encourages future attacks against the victim company and others, it can also run afoul of the US sanctions regime.
- There are legal and reputational risks associated with paying ransoms.
### Cybersecurity at the Cutting Edge
- Zero Trust is a cybersecurity framework that assumes no user or device can be trusted by default.
- Threat intelligence analysis and sharing involves collecting and analyzing data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- The use of Threat Intelligence and Zero Trust strategies is key to staying ahead of attackers.
Future for Cybersecurity
- There is an increasing need for greater collaboration and information sharing between organizations.
- AI and Automation are going to play a larger role in cybersecurity, but they will be accompanied by new and unique risks that need to be managed.
- Cybersecurity is now an arms race.
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This quiz explores essential concepts of cybersecurity, including the principles of defensive tactics, risk management, and incident response. Delve into the strategies like Defence-in-Depth and understand the importance of human factors in maintaining cybersecurity resilience. Test your knowledge on how to effectively prepare for and respond to cyber incidents.
