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Lesson 10 part 1 & 2

BOOKSTER, AN ONLINE BOOK COMPANY

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Network and System Security

  • This is a three-tiered network architecture based on the needs of the business. It’s structured to provide the highest level of security to our operations, sensitive and resting data.
  • Our network is equipped with the latest IDS/IPS programing and a combination hardware and software solution firewall.

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Application and Web Security�

  • OUR REMEDIATION ACTIONS:
  • Implementing strong password policies (multi-factor authentication)
  • Initiate least privilege access to system administrators and internal employees
  • Patch installations and configuration adjustments will be added as needed

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Cryptography

  • Through data encryption, cryptography is used to encrypt data transmitted between our clients and servers over secure networks like SSL/TLS
  • For “data at rest,” cryptographic algorithms encrypt data stored on our servers, databases, and storage devices.
  • Cryptographic protocols and algorithms are used to establish secure communication channels between our clients and Bookster’s servers.

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Incident Response:

  • The purpose of this Incident Response Plan (IRP) is to provide a structured approach for handling cybersecurity incidents to minimize their impact and ensure rapid recovery.
    • This plan applies to all employees, contractors, and third-party partners of the company. It covers all types of cybersecurity incidents including data breaches, malware infections, denial-of-service attacks, and unauthorized access.
    • Components of Bookerster’s IRP:
      • Incident Response Team (IRT)
      • Preparation (Trainings)
      • Incident response tools (SIEM System, IDS/IPS)
      • Policies and Procedures (Incident reporting policies, protocols)
      • Identification
      • Containment
      • Eradication
      • Recovery
      • Lessons Learned

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Risk Management

  • The purpose of our risk management is to identify, evaluate, and mitigate cybersecurity risks to protect Bookster’s assets, data, and operations.
    • Asset Identification (Identifies and classifies all assets so we know what needs protected)
    • Asset Inventory: (hardware, software, data)
    • Asset classification levels (high, medium and low)
    • Threat sources (external – threat actors, internal – employees, natural events)
    • Vulnerability Assessments (identify weaknesses in our company )
    • Risk analysis, ratings, and risk acceptance

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Cloud and Mobile Security

  • Cloud services risks
    • Data Loss/Stolen devices
      • What's our mitigation strategy?

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    • Data Breaches
      • What’s our mitigation strategy?

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Security Policies and Standards

This Security Policy establishes the framework for managing the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Bookster’s information assets in alignment with the ISO 27001 standard.

This policy applies to all employees, contractors, and third-party partners who have access to the company's information systems.

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The incident! �(Data Breach)

PHISHING ATTACK!

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Technical Analysis

EXPLOITED WEAKNESS!

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Incident Response and Risk Management:

INVESTIGATE

PARTNER UP

ACTIVATE THE CIRT

IMPLIMENT

TRAIN

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Security Policies and Standards

  • Password policies were compromised
    • Where did we fail?
      • Lack in complexity of our employee passwords
      • Utilization of legacy platforms without continuous patch work and updates
      • Failure to push continuous employee security training

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Lessons Learned

  • The Importance of proactive security measures and setting us up for success
  • Seeing the value in comprehensive security policies
  • Conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
  • Maintain a comprehensive incident response plan
  • Continuous employee training and awareness
  • Regular data back up and recovery programs
  • Establish and maintain clear communication channels for internal and external stakeholders during any cybersecurity incident

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The End