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The evolving cyber threat landscape
Various business and technology innovations result in increased levels of cyber risks. The continued adoption of Web, mobile, cloud, and social media technologies have opened new opportunities for attackers. Additionally, waves of outsourcing, offshoring, and third-party contracting have further diluted organizational control over information systems. These trends have resulted in a boundaryless ecosystem with a much broader attack surface.
Threat actors deploy a wide array of attack methods to stay one step ahead of their victims. In addition, criminal gangs and nation states are combining infiltration techniques in their campaigns while leveraging malicious insiders in targeted organizations. As reported in a 2012...
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