Cybersecurity Tools

CyberSecurity Tools Name Institution Course Instructor Date CyberSecurity Tools Introduction Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) pose significant challenges worldwide due to their advanced cyber threat techniques, tactics, procedures, and resources(Handa et al., 2019). Numerous organizations have deployed software and hardware cybersecurity tools to combat these APTs, but they continue to cause damage and evade detection(Handa et al., 2019). Therefore, there is a need for organizations to employ an adaptive and proactive approach to contain this menace of cybersecurity. We will focus on the current digital landscape of cybersecurity tactics, tools, and procedures in this report. Besides, we will also examine the limitations of these tools against APTs. Cybersecurity Tactics, Tools, and Procedures 1 Hardware-Based Solutions Hardware-based solutions protect systems against cyber threats at the foundational layer within the organizations’ infrastructure. These solutions combat APTs through monitoring, securing, and controlling data that flows across devices and networks(Garret, 2018). Some of the hardware-based APT solutions include Intrusion Prevention Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, and firewalls. Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) IDS is a cybersecurity tool that monitors network traffic and detects alerts for policy violations and malicious activities(Garret, 2018). Therefore, an IDS protects against APTs by detecting malicious activities and alerting system administrators to take appropriate security measures. IDS identifies and mitigates APTs that can trigger costly data breaches, damage to organizations’ reputations, or loss of sensitive data (Garret, 2018). Additionally, IDS assists in ensuring that the organization complies with the required security standards and industry regulations like ISO 27001, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS. Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) IPS is also another cybersecurity solution that can prevent and mitigate cyberattacks. This tool builds on IDS capabilities to provide enhanced network defense and real-time th...