Emerging Threats and Countermeasures in Cybersecurity.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Shrivastava, Gulshan.

Contributor:

Ojha, Rudra Pratap.

Awasthi, Shashank.

Sharma, Kavita.

Bansal, Himani.

Series:

Advances in Antenna, Microwave, and Communication Engineering Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computer security.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (533 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Newark : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2024.

Summary:

This book is an essential resource for anyone seeking to stay ahead in the dynamic field of cybersecurity, providing a comprehensive toolkit for understanding and combating digital threats and offering practical, insightful guidance ideal for cybersecurity professionals, digital forensic investigators, legal practitioners, law enforcement, scholars, and students. In the rapidly evolving domain of digital security, this book emerges as a vital guide for understanding and addressing the sophisticated landscape of cyber threats. This in-depth volume, featuring contributions from renowned experts, provides a thorough examination of the current state and future challenges in digital security and forensic analysis. The book is meticulously organized into seven sections (excluding conclusion), each focusing on a critical aspect of cybersecurity. It begins with a comprehensive overview of the latest trends and threats in the field, setting the stage for deeper explorations in subsequent sections. Readers will gain insights into a range of topics, from the intricacies of advanced persistent threats and malware, to the security nuances of cyber-physical systems and the Internet of Things (IoT). The book covers cutting-edge topics like blockchain, cryptography, social engineering, cloud security, and data privacy, blending theory with practical case studies. It's a practical guide for cybersecurity professionals, forensic investigators, legal practitioners, law enforcement, scholars, and students. Offering a comprehensive toolkit for combating digital threats, it's essential for staying ahead in the fast-evolving field of cybersecurity.

Contents:

Cover

Series Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Preface

Chapter 1 Emerging Threats and Trends in Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Threats Faced by Digital Forensics

1.2.1 Technical Challenges

1.2.2 Operational Challenges

1.2.3 Personnel-Related Challenges

1.3 Cybersecurity Threats in 2023

1.3.1 Social Engineering

1.3.2 Third-Party Exposure

1.3.3 Configuration Mistakes

1.3.4 Poor Cyber Hygiene

1.3.5 Cloud Vulnerabilities

1.3.6 Mobile Device Vulnerabilities

1.3.7 Internet of Things (IoT)

1.3.8 Ransomware

1.3.9 Poor Data Management

1.3.10 Inadequate Post-Attack Procedures

1.4 New Era of Technology and Their Risks

1.4.1 Autonomous Vehicles

1.4.2 Artificial Intelligence

1.4.3 Robotics and Robotics Process Automation

1.4.4 Internet of Things (IoT)

1.4.5 5G

1.5 Challenges for Digital Forensics

1.5.1 High Speed and Volumes

1.5.2 Explosion Complexity

1.5.3 Development of Standards

1.5.4 Privacy-Preserving Investigations

1.5.5 Legitimacy

1.5.6 Rise of Anti-Forensic Techniques

1.6 Impact of Mobile Gadgets on Cybersecurity

1.7 The Vulnerabilities in Wireless Mobile Data Exchange

1.7.1 Interception of Data

1.7.2 Malware Attacks

1.7.3 Rogue Access Points

1.7.4 Denial of Service Attacks

1.7.5 Weak Encryption

1.8 Network Segmentation and its Applications

1.8.1 Applications

1.8.2 Benefits of Network Segmentation

1.9 Relationship Between Privacy and Security

1.9.1 Security

1.9.2 Privacy

1.10 Recent Trends in Digital Forensics

1.10.1 Cloud Forensics

1.10.2 Social Media Forensics

1.10.3 IoT Forensics

1.11 Opportunities in this Field

1.11.1 USB Forensics

1.11.2 Intrusion Detection

1.11.3 Artificial Intelligence (AI)

1.12 Future Enhancements in Digital Forensics.

1.13 Cybersecurity and Cyber Forensics in Smart Cities

1.13.1 Smart Cities are Entitled to Cyber-Physical Systems

1.13.1.1 Administrative

1.13.1.2 Complex CPS in a Glimpse

1.13.1.3 IoT Technologies in Smart Cities of the Future

1.14 Network Security and Forensics

1.15 Software and Social Engineering Attacks on RSA

1.16 Cyber Threats and Cybersecurity

1.17 Conclusion

Bibliography

Chapter 2 Toward Reliable Image Forensics: Deep Learning-Based Forgery Detection

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Fundamentals of Image Forensics

2.2.1 History

2.2.2 Image Forgery Types

2.2.3 Classical Image Forensics Techniques

2.3 Deep Learning in Image Forensics

2.3.1 Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs)

2.3.2 Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)

2.4 Datasets of Image Forgery Detection

2.5 Feature Extraction and Representation

2.6 Model Training and Evaluation

2.6.1 Model Training

2.6.2 Loss Functions

2.6.3 Evaluation Metrics

2.7 Challenges and Future Scope

2.8 Conclusion

References

Chapter 3 Understanding and Mitigating Advanced Persistent Threats in a Dynamic Cyber Landscape

3.1 Introduction

3.1.1 Advanced

3.1.2 Persistent

3.1.3 Threat

3.1.3.1 Vulnerability

3.1.3.2 Risk

3.2 APT Lifecycle

3.3 Characteristics and Methods of APTs

3.4 APT Detection

3.5 Mitigation Techniques

3.5.1 Application Control/Dynamic Whitelisting

3.5.2 Vulnerability Assessment

3.5.3 Patch Management

3.5.4 Automated Exploit Prevention

3.6 Case Study: CozyDuke APT

Conclusion

Chapter 4 Class-Imbalanced Problems in Malware Analysis and Detection in Classification Algorithms

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Background

4.2.1 Malware Analysis and Types

4.2.2 Class-Imbalanced Problem

4.2.3 Imbalanced Techniques

4.3 Related Work.

4.4 Detailed Overview of the Methodology

4.4.1 Dataset Information

4.4.2 Different Evaluation Metrics Used for Class-Imbalanced Study

4.4.3 Machine Learning Classifiers

4.4.4 Exiting Methods Used for Handling the Class Imbalanced

4.5 Discussion and Challenges

4.5.1 Research Question

4.5.2 Challenges

4.6 Conclusion

Chapter 5 Malware Analysis and Detection: New Approaches and Techniques

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Malware

5.2.1 History of Malware

5.2.2 Different Forms of Malware

5.2.3 Purpose of Malware Analysis

5.3 Case Studies

5.4 Future Aspects

5.5 Conclusion

Chapter 6 State-of-the-Art in Ransomware Analysis and Detection

6.1 Introduction

Evolution

Lifecycle

Infection Method

Targets of Ransomware Attacks

Payment Process and Method

Ransomware Analysis

Ransomware Detection

Ransomware Prevention

Recovery

Characteristics

Difficulties

Impact of Ransomware Attacks

Statistics

Chapter 7 Cyber-Physical System Security: Challenges and Countermeasures

7.1 Introduction

7.1.1 Definition and Characteristics of CPS

7.1.2 Importance and Applications of CPS

7.1.3 Overview of CPS Security Concerns

7.2 Challenges in CPS Security

7.2.1 Threat Landscape in CPS

7.2.2 Vulnerabilities in CPS

7.2.2.1 Interconnected System Vulnerabilities

7.2.2.2 Lack of Standardized Security Frameworks

7.2.2.3 Legacy System Compatibility Issues

7.2.2.4 Human Factors and Social Engineering

7.3 Security Risks and Consequences

7.3.1 Financial Losses and Economic Impact

7.3.2 Public Safety and Critical Infrastructure Risks

7.3.3 Privacy and Data Breaches

7.4 Key Considerations for CPS Security

7.4.1 Secure Design and Architecture Principles

7.4.1.1 Defense-in-Depth Strategy.

7.4.1.2 Secure Communication Protocols

7.4.1.3 Access Control and Authentication Mechanisms

7.4.2 Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment

7.4.3 Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)

7.4.4 Secure Software Development Practices

7.4.4.1 Secure Coding Guidelines

7.4.4.2 Code Reviews and Vulnerability Testing

7.5 Countermeasures for CPS Security

7.5.1 Network Security Measures

7.5.1.1 Firewalls and Network Segmentation

7.5.1.2 IDPS

7.5.2 Physical Security Controls

7.5.2.1 Access Controls and Physical Barriers

7.5.2.2 Surveillance and Monitoring Systems

7.5.3 Incident Response and Recovery Plans

7.5.3.1 Incident Handling Procedures

7.5.3.2 Backup and Disaster Recovery Strategies

7.5.4 Security Awareness and Training Programs

7.6 Case Studies and Examples

7.6.1 Case Study 1: Industrial Control System (ICS) Security

7.6.1.1 Countermeasures

7.6.2 Case Study 2: Smart Cities and Infrastructure Protection

7.6.2.1 Countermeasures

7.6.3 Case Study 3: Autonomous Vehicles and Transportation Systems

7.6.3.1 Countermeasures

7.7 Future Directions and Emerging Technologies

7.7.1 Impact of Emerging Technologies on CPS Security

7.7.2 Challenges and Opportunities in Securing CPS in the Future

7.8 Conclusion

Chapter 8 Unraveling the Ethical Conundrum: Privacy Challenges in the Realm of Digital Forensics

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Fundamental Concepts in Digital Forensics

8.3 Privacy Concerns in AI Technology: Security Systems and Cyber Forensics

8.4 Maintaining Integrity of Evidence in Forensic Investigations

8.5 Ethical Obligations of Forensic Investigators

8.6 Conclusion

Chapter 9 IoT and Smart Device Security: Emerging Threats and Countermeasures

9.1 Introduction

9.2 The Growth of IoT and Smart Devices.

9.3 Emerging Threat Landscape

9.4 Device Vulnerabilities and Exploits

9.5 Data Privacy and Leakage

9.5.1 Data Privacy Concerns in IoT

9.5.2 Data Leakage Concerns in IoT

9.6 Network Attacks and Amplification

9.6.1 Network Attacks in IoT

9.6.2 Amplification Attacks in IoT

9.6.3 Preventive Measures and Mitigation

9.7 Physical Attacks on Smart Devices

9.8 Supply Chain Risks in IoT Ecosystem

9.9 Lack of Standardization in IoT Security

9.10 Countermeasures and Best Practices

9.11 Conclusion and Future Directions

9.11.1 Future Directions and Countermeasures

Chapter 10 Advanced Security for IoT and Smart Devices: Addressing Modern Threats and Solutions

10.1 Introduction

10.1.1 Overview of IoT and Smart Devices

10.1.2 Importance of Security in IoT and Smart Devices

10.1.3 Scope of the Chapter

10.2 IoT and Smart Device Landscape

10.2.1 Growth and Adoption of IoT and Smart Devices

10.2.2 Types and Examples of IoT and Smart Devices

10.2.3 Challenges in Securing IoT and Smart Devices

10.3 Emerging Threats in IoT and Smart Device Security

10.3.1 Malware and Ransomware Attacks

10.3.2 Device Exploitation and Hijacking

10.3.3 Data Breaches and Privacy Concerns

10.3.4 Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacks

10.3.5 Supply Chain Attacks

10.3.6 Insider Threats

10.3.7 Physical Security Risks

10.4 Vulnerabilities in IoT and Smart Devices

10.4.1 Insecure Communication Protocols

10.4.2 Weak Authentication and Authorization

10.4.3 Lack of Security Updates and Patch Management

10.4.4 Default or Hardcoded Credentials

10.4.5 Lack of Device Integrity Verification

10.4.6 Insufficient Encryption

10.4.7 Inadequate Access Controls

10.5 Countermeasures and Best Practices

10.5.1 Secure Device Design and Development.

10.5.2 Robust Authentication and Access Controls.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781394230587

1394230583

9781394230600

1394230605

9781394230594

1394230591

OCLC:

1472496276