TITLE:
Beyond Defense: Proactive Approaches to Disaster Recovery and Threat Intelligence in Modern Enterprises
AUTHORS:
Meysam Tahmasebi
KEYWORDS:
Advanced Persistent Threats (APT), Attack Phases, Attack Surface, Defense-in-Depth, Disaster Recovery (DR), Incident Response Plan (IRP), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Key Risk Indicator (KRI), Layered Defense, Lockheed Martin Kill Chain, Proactive Defense, Redundancy, Risk Management, Threat Intelligence
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Information Security,
Vol.15 No.2,
February
29,
2024
ABSTRACT: As cyber threats keep changing and business environments adapt, a
comprehensive approach to disaster recovery involves more than just defensive
measures. This research delves deep into the strategies required to respond to
threats and anticipate and mitigate them proactively. Beginning with understanding
the critical need for a layered defense and the intricacies of the attacker’s
journey, the research offers insights into specialized defense techniques,
emphasizing the importance of timely and strategic responses during incidents.
Risk management is brought to the forefront, underscoring businesses’ need to
adopt mature risk assessment practices and understand the potential risk impact
areas. Additionally, the value of threat intelligence is explored, shedding
light on the importance of active engagement within sharing communities and the
vigilant observation of adversary motivations. “Beyond Defense: Proactive
Approaches to Disaster Recovery and Threat Intelligence in Modern Enterprises”
is a comprehensive guide for organizations aiming to fortify their
cybersecurity posture, marrying best practices in proactive and reactive
measures in the ever-challenging digital realm.