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10. Cybersecurity Incident Response Against Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)

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Abstract

The chapter delves into the evolution of cyber threats, focusing on Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) that target high-value individuals and organizations. It discusses the sophisticated tools and methodologies used by APT attackers, highlighting the challenges in detection and response. The author emphasizes the need for a proactive approach to cyber resilience, including board-level understanding, regular policy implementation, and continuous monitoring. The chapter also explores notable APT incidents and the importance of threat intelligence and hunting in mitigating these threats. Additionally, it presents a taxonomy for APT mitigation, outlining steps to effectively defend against these persistent and determined attacks.

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Title
Cybersecurity Incident Response Against Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
Author
Akashdeep Bhardwaj
Copyright Year
2021
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-69174-5_9
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