![]() ![]() Since a bilateral trust setup existed between the core organization and its other holdings, a compromise of any subsidiary would permit an attacker to move easily to any organization in their network. Mandiant determined a more realistic high-end scenario, given the client's industry and geographic location, would be an attack by a nation-state actor such as APT29, a Russian hacking group that seeks access to sensitive information and government connections.Ī supply chain attack targeting a third-party vendor or subsidiary breach would be a more likely way in for an attacker. The CEO’s email, while always an interesting target, was not the primary goal of the likeliest adversaries for this organization. While it’s understandable that an organization would be worried about attackers using zero days to directly access their CEO’s devices and accounts, an initial review showed that another entry point (such as the corporate Microsoft Exchange server or VPN) would be a more likely starting point for access. Our red team was contacted for an exercise that focused solely on access to the CEO email and applied only to the primary organization, not any of its subsidiaries.įollowing a review of this initial brief, our experts highlighted limitations in the original scope and suggested a more realistic threat scenario based on the likely actions of the adversary: The company had in the past invested heavily in phishing training and endpoint protection for the computers, phones, tablets, and other devices that connect to the network, but did not feel they were ready for zero-day attacks. Case study: How a nation-state can attack a CEOĪ Mandiant client was concerned about news reports of attackers specifically targeting CEOs that coincided with an uptick in the use of zero-day threats, which exploit previously-unknown and unpatched vulnerabilities to attack a target. The entire red team experience covers a lot of ground, so here’s a look inside what an actual red team engagement looks like, and what business leaders can learn from a red team engagement. ![]() Red teams are one of the most effective ways to practice fighting off a real cyberattack. ** Sync with Mac requires Be Focused Pro for macOS, sold separately.Red team engagements driven by threat intelligence can test how an organization’s employees respond to real-world threats that matter most to the organization, exploring the company network and cloud for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and other blindspots. * Integration with Focus Matrix requires the Pro version of Focus Matrix, sold separately. Syncs between iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch and Mac** Integration with Focus Matrix to manage tasks using Eisenhower's urgent/important principle* One universal app for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch Widgets for Lock Screen and Home Screen Live activities for Lock Screen and Dynamic Island Alarms sound even if the app is in the background Ability to adjust alarm and chronometer volumes Customizable frequency of the chronometer sound Ability to paste a task list from other apps Customize reports for fast and easy goal tracking Estimate the number of intervals required to complete a task and track the estimation error Use filters by tags and due dates to keep focussed on the most important tasks Specify different timer settings for different tasks Number of intervals between long breaks.Customize the timer settings to maximize productivity: Use either your iPhone, iPad or Mac – your devices always stay in sync. Create tasks, configure breaks and track your progress throughout the day, week or custom period. It’s a surprisingly effective way to retain motivation and focus. The Be Focused lets you get things done by breaking up individual tasks among discrete intervals, separated by short breaks. Staying on task seems is a real challenge for our screen-bound generation. ![]()
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