Risk Treatment
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The risk treatment summarized by Verizon (2017) surveys for the following cybersecurity risk is as appended below:
- The Human Element
- Conduit Devices
- Configuration Exploitation
- Malicious Software
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Threats Resulting from Conduit Devices
Risk Treatment Strategy for Conduit Devices
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S/No
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Threat Scenario
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Risk Treatment
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Description of Risk Treatment/Control
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Accept (A)
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Mitigate/ Reduce (MR)
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8
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USB Infection
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✓
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-
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- Incident Response and Management.
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✓
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- Create an inventory of authorised and unauthorised devices.
- Program secure configurations on hardware and software.
- Maintain, monitor and analyse audit logs.
- Monitor and control account usage.
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9
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Peripheral Tampering
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-
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✓
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- Train and create awareness among the employees.
- Conduct penetration tests and “Red Team” exercises.
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10
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Rogue Connection
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-
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✓
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- Create an inventory of authorised and unauthorised software.
- Program secure configurations for hardware and software.
- Set up defences against malware.
- Install boundary defences.
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11
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Logic Switch
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-
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✓
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- Program secure configurations for hardware and software.
- Install boundary defences.
- Manage security levels of application software.
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12
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C2 Takeover
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✓
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-
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- Incident Response and Management.
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-
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✓
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- Program secure configurations for hardware and software.
- Program secure configurations for network devices.
- Install boundary defences.
- Monitor and control account usage.
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13
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Mobile Assault
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-
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✓
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- Create an inventory of authorised and unauthorised devices.
- Program secure configurations for hardware and software.
- Install controls to protect data.
- Manage wireless access.
- Train and create awareness among employees.
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14
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IoT Calamity
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-
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✓
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- Create an inventory of authorised and unauthorised devices.
- Program secure configurations for hardware and software.
- Limit and control network ports, protocols and services.
- Program secure configurations for network devices.
- Install boundary defences.
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Risk Treatment Strategies for “Conduit Devices” Threats
CIR Risk Treatment Strategies
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Risk Treatment Strategy
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The Human Element
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Conduit Devices |
Config-uration Exploitation |
Malicious Software
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Goh, M. H. (2017). A Manager's Guide to Business Continuity Management for Cyber Security Incidents, 2nd Edition. GMH Pte Ltd.
Reference: Chapter 6Risk Analysis and Review and Business Impact Analysis 6.9 Risk Treatment
Note: This version was the draft 2nd Edition being updated by 2023. The numeric in the square bracket [X.X] cross-refers to the actual chapter and section in the 1st Edition.
