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Patrick Maroney
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From: Jordan, Bret <>
Sent: Saturday, August 6, 2016 9:28 PM
Subject: [cti] Threat Actor Sophistication Levels
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These may be too granular for what are ultimately subjective assertions an analyst will make. Can we establish non-subjective criteria for each category?
Unspecified
Novice (script kiddie)
operator
Focuses on specific tasks within a campaign
Can operate systems for an attack
Can run tool kits designed by others
Is a contributor to a larger organization <<<remove-not a discriminator >>>
technician
Focuses on specific mission objectives and goals
Can troubleshoot and fix systems used in an attack
Can execute attack plans and campaigns
professional
Focuses on broad tactical and mission goals
Can identify targets and build attack plans
Can use and <<<tailor>> advanced toolkits
architect
Focuses on broad organizational goals
Can design the attack infrastructure
specialist
Has very specialized skills but is not planning on running the show
Reverse Engineers
1-day Malware Author. <<<what is 1-day?>>>
Botnet infrastructure architect
expert
Focuses on strategic goals
Able to plan very elaborate and advanced attacks
Is a specialist in more than one area
0-day Malware Author
innovator
Thinks and plans for the future
Designs new malware toolkits
Innovates and move the attacker community forward
Is an expert in more than one area
Thanks,
Bret
Bret Jordan CISSP
Director of Security Architecture and Standards | Office of the CTO
Blue Coat Systems
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