cybersecurity

1. DETECTING AND MITIGATING CYBER THREATS AND ATTACKS
NAME: N Dhruva Theja
Roll No:321710301040
SUMMER INTERNSHIP
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2. CONTENTS:
I. INTRODUCTION
II. THREATS
III. TYPES OF THREATS
IV. ATTACKS
V. TYPES OF ATTACKS
VI. DETCTION TECHONOLOGIES
VII. MITIGATING THREATS AND ATTACKS
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3. Detecting and Mitigating threats and attacks means:
 Threat detection is the practice of analyzing the entirety of a security ecosystem
to identify any malicious activity that could compromise the network. If a threat is
detected, then mitigation efforts must be enacted to properly neutralize the
threat before it can exploit any present vulnerabilities.
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4. THREATS:
 A cyber security threat is a malicious act that seeks to damage data, steal data, or disrupt
digital life in general.
 TYPES OF THREATS
 Ransomware
 Phishing
 Data Leakage
 Insider Threat
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5. RANSOMWARE:
 Ransomware is a malicious software that infects your
computer and display messages demanding a fee to be
paid in order for your system to work again.
 This class of malware is a moneymaking scheme that
can be installed through links in a e-mail messages.
PHISHING:
Phishing is the fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information or data,
such as usernames, passwords and credit card details,
by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity in an
electronic communication.
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6. DATA LEAKAGE:
 Data leakage threats usually occur via the web and email,
but can also occur via mobile data storage devices such
as optical media, USB keys, and laptops.
INSIDER THREAT:
An insider threat is a security risk that originates from within the targeted organization.
It typically involves a current or former employee or
business associate who has access to sensitive information
or privileged accounts within the network of an organization,
and who misuses this access
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7. ATTACKS:
 A cyber attack can maliciously disable computers, steal data, or use a breached computer
as a launch point for other attacks.
 TYPES OF ATTACKS
 Password Attack
 Malware Attack
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8. PASSWORD ATTACK:
 A password attack is exactly what it sounds like: a third party trying to gain access to your
systems by cracking a user's password.
 HOW DO HACKERS KNOW YOUR PASSWORD ?
 Your passwords are stored in secure systems by using some
 special algorithms known as "hashing."
 Hackers try to access these passwords using different techniques,
the most popular one is called a "Dictionary attack,“
where the computer tries over and over again.
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9. MALWARE:
 Malware is intrusive software that is designed to damage and destroy computers and computer
systems. Malware is a contraction for “malicious software.”
 TYPES OF MALWARE
 VIRUSES
 BOTS&BOTNETS
How does Malware Occurs?
 Malware infection occurs when malware, or malicious
software,infiltrates your computer.stealing private information
or spying on a computer without the consent of the user.
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10. DETECTING THEREATS AND ATTACKS:
 WHAT IS THREAT DETECTION ?
 Threat detection is the process by which you find threats on your network, your systems
or your applications. The idea is to detect threats before they are exploited as attacks.
 HOW TO DETECT THREATS?
 DETECTION TECHONOLOGIES
Intrusion detection systems
 Network firewalls
 Honeypots
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11. Intrusion detection
systems: An appliance or service that monitors network traffic for malicious activity.
 Pros: Good for detecting threats introduced via the network itself.
 Cons: Limited in scope and will not detect endpoint or cloud threats. Requires an
intrusion prevention system (IPS) to block threats.
 NETWORK FIREWALLS:
 A physical or virtual appliance that monitors traffic for malicious activity or access and
takes appropriate action.
 Pros: Good for detecting and blocking threats via the network itself.
 Cons: Limited in scope and will not detect endpoint or cloud threats.
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12. HONEYPOTS:
 A network-attached system set up as a decoy to expose threats against an
organization.
 Pros: Advanced visibility of threats against applications or resources.
 Cons: Limited in scope the specific honeypots that are deployed. If
discovered by an attacker, honeypots can be circumvented.
MITIGATING CYBER THREATS:
 Keep Software Up-to-Date
Install Anti-Virus Protection Software
Back Up Critical Data
Implement Multi-Factor Authentication
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13. THANK
YOU!!
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