Other Threat Vectors

Attackers continually evolve their strategies to exploit vulnerabilities beyond traditional social engineering and human-targeted hacking. They increasingly take advantage of weaknesses in network infrastructures and supply chains. Attack methods generally fall into two categories:

Local Attacks: Directly target systems through physical access.
Remote Attacks: Exploit vulnerabilities via network access, often bypassing conventional security measures.

A secure network adheres to the foundational principles of the CIA triad:

Confidentiality: Ensuring that sensitive information is not disclosed to unauthorized individuals.
Integrity: Maintaining the accuracy and consistency of stored data.
Availability: Guaranteeing reliable and timely access to data and resources.

Failure to secure these aspects exposes the network to various risks and potential breaches. Potential network threat vectors include:

Wired Connections: Direct physical access can lead to hacking and data interception.
Wireless Connections: Susceptible to eavesdropping and unauthorized access due to their broadcast nature.
Bluetooth: Introduces additional risks through proximity-based exploits.

The image shows a diagram titled "Network Vectors," illustrating three types of vectors: Wired, Wireless, and Bluetooth, each with corresponding icons.

Regular network security audits and prompt infrastructure updates are vital to mitigate these threat vectors and maintain robust security measures.

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Social Engineering

Malicious Activities

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Introduction

Controls and Security Concepts

Threats Vulnerabilities and Mitigations

Security Operations

Security Architecture

Security Management

Other Threat Vectors

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