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Attack Sensing and Warning (AS&W)
What is Attack Sensing and Warning (AS&W)?
What is Attack Sensing and Warning (AS&W)? Attack Sensing and Warning (AS&W) is a cybersecurity practice focused on detecting, correlating, identifying, and characterizing intentional, unauthorized cyber activity. This process aims to provide timely notifications to decision-makers, enabling them to develop and implement appropriate responses. AS&W helps organizations quickly recognize and respond to potential cyber threats. Its an advanced technique often sued by very experienced cybersecurity teams.
Definition:
Detection, correlation, identification, and characterization of intentional unauthorized activity with notification to decision makers so that an appropriate response can be developed.
SOURCE: CNSSI-4009
SOURCE: CNSSI-4009
- Detection: Identifying suspicious activity, often through intrusion detection systems (IDS), security information and event management (SIEM) tools, and other monitoring mechanisms.
- Correlation: Analyzing and connecting various alerts and events to identify patterns and potential attacks.
- Identification: Determining the specific type of attack, such as a denial-of-service (DoS) attack, malware, or phishing attempt.
- Characterization: Understanding the scope, impact, and potential vulnerabilities exploited by the attack.
- Notification: Promptly alerting decision-makers and relevant stakeholders about the detected threat, allowing for a swift response.
By implementing AS&W, organizations can improve their ability to:
- Proactively identify and mitigate cyber risks.
- Reduce the time it takes to detect and respond to incidents.
- Minimize the potential damage caused by cyberattacks.
- Stay informed about emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
- Enhance the company cybersecurity posture.
