"Organizations need to create a layered defense around the things they need to protect," Tricoli said

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"Typically, organizations don't have a framework for defining what is normal for all users," Tricoli said.

He believes that not all organizations have a layered defense, which should include a basic understanding of user behavior, an intrusion prevention system, and heuristics to detect abnormal activity. Without a layered system, it is easier for attackers to steal information from the company.


In addition to having a layered defense to protect assets from attacks, it is equally important to have tools that will make it easier for investigators to understand what happened if an attack occurs. Knowing all the data collection points and logs maintained by the company is another critical aspect that many companies lack.

"We often have investigations going on and the lack of centralized investigation and incident response capabilities causes all sorts of delays," Tricoli said.

Log files and the use of Security Information and Event qatar whatsapp data (SIEM) technology help, although they contain more than is necessary, he added. Knowledge of the overall network topology and user management can be an important aid to investigation.

Identifying the attack organizers
Unlike the company, which is only supposed to protect users and block attacks, the FBI is tasked with helping identify attacks and find their perpetrators. Tricoli noted that finding perpetrators has become increasingly difficult in recent years.

"What we're seeing now is that attackers are using active measures to thwart law enforcement analysis," he said. "The adversary is using active measures to hide their identity."

Once the FBI is able to identify the source of an attack, a variety of actions can follow. Tricoli said the bureau has spent a lot of time in recent years expanding its global presence and now has 72 overseas offices, officially called legal attaché offices at U.S. embassies.

“These overseas offices work with law enforcement and intelligence agencies to either block websites or collect evidence to later identify the perpetrators of attacks and assist in prosecutions,” Tricoli said.