{"product_id":"attribution-of-advanced-persistent-threats-how-to-identify-the-actors-behind-cyber-espionage-paperback","title":"Attribution of Advanced Persistent Threats: How to Identify the Actors Behind Cyber-Espionage - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTimo Steffens\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn increasing number of countries develop capabilities for cyber-espionage and sabotage. The sheer number of reported network compromises suggests that some of these countries view cyber-means as integral and well-established elements of their strategical toolbox. At the same time the relevance of such attacks for society and politics is also increasing. Digital means were used to influence the US presidential election in 2016, repeatedly led to power outages in Ukraine, and caused economic losses of hundreds of millions of dollars with a malfunctioning ransomware. In all these cases the question who was behind the attacks is not only relevant from a legal perspective, but also has a political and social dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAttribution is the process of tracking and identifying the actors behind these cyber-attacks. Often it is considered an art, not a science.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book systematically analyses how hackers operate, which mistakes they make, and which traces they leave behind. Using examples from real cases the author explains the analytic methods used to ascertain the origin of Advanced Persistent Threats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn increasing number of countries develop capabilities for cyber-espionage and sabotage. The sheer number of reported network compromises suggests that some of these countries view cyber-means as integral and well-established elements of their strategical toolbox. At the same time the relevance of such attacks for society and politics is also increasing. Digital means were used to influence the US presidential election in 2016, repeatedly led to power outages in Ukraine, and caused economic losses of hundreds of millions of dollars with a malfunctioning ransomware. In all these cases the question who was behind the attacks is not only relevant from a legal perspective, but also has a political and social dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAttribution is the process of tracking and identifying the actors behind these cyber-attacks. Often it is considered an art, not a science.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book systematically analyses how hackers operate, which mistakes they make, and which traces they leave behind. Using examples from real cases the author explains the analytic methods used to ascertain the origin of Advanced Persistent Threats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Content\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced Persistent Threats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attribution process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of malware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttack infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of control servers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeopolitical analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelemetry - data from security products \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMethods of intelligence agencies \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoxing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFalse flags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup set-ups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEthics of attribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Target Audience\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIT-security professionals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational relations researchers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical journalists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmployees of organizations that are targeted by Advanced Persistent Threats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Timo Steffens\u003c\/b\u003e was involved in the analysis of many of the most spectacular cyber-espionage cases in Germany. He has been tracking the activities and techniques of sophisticated hacker groups for almost a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Timo Steffens\u003c\/b\u003e was involved in the analysis of many of the most spectacular cyber-espionage cases in Germany. He has been tracking the activities and techniques of sophisticated hacker groups for almost a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 205\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.46 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 22, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47411411648690,"sku":"9783662613153","price":129.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/7666210364687b28bef32074cee68616.webp?v=1778299105","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/attribution-of-advanced-persistent-threats-how-to-identify-the-actors-behind-cyber-espionage-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}