Evolving Cybersecurity Strategies: Defending Crown Jewels in the Sun Tzu Way

In today's digital battleground, the principles of nonviolence championed by Gandhi find resonance in safeguarding our digital crown jewels. Just as Sun Tzu emphasized understanding and cooperation as the keys to victory, mutual agreement and linchpin attitudes are crucial for defence in our interconnected world.?

While emergent corporates globally focus on offensive first deterrence, the rise of collaborative syndicates poses unprecedented threats. Drug peddlers, hitmen, and hackers, fueled by spammers, aim to disrupt economies and businesses, destabilizing the growth of G20 and BRICS nations.?

Here are some of the threats causing uncertainty:?

1. OT Security Vulnerabilities: Incidents like the Kudankulam nuclear power plant breach underscore the critical need for vigilance against controlled light-emitting sensors and responders.?

2. Biological Warfare: The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the dangers of terrain-sensitive biological attacks. Emerging technologies like AI heighten the risk, demanding a proactive approach to defence.?

3. Tech Dependence and Human Intelligence: The failure to prevent tragedies like the 7/11 massacre due to AI poisoning underscores the importance of leveraging both technology and human expertise.?

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To combat these threats, corporates must adopt offensive security tools like Cobalt Strike while fostering collaboration and innovation. Inspired by Iran's cyber offensive strategies, joint initiatives among trilateral countries could strengthen defences and foster confidence-building measures.?

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How can corporates defend their crown jewels, Sun Tzu style??

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1. Collaborative Defense: Forge alliances among trilateral countries to enhance cyber offensive capabilities and deter adversaries.?

2. Combatting Collaborative Threats: Address the collaborative efforts of malicious actors by fortifying defences and sharing intelligence.?

3. Learning from Adversaries: Emulate Iran's approach to cyber warfare, leveraging piracy and peer-to-peer networks to bolster offensive capabilities.?

4. Integration of Human Intelligence: Acknowledge the irreplaceable value of human intelligence alongside technological solutions.?

5. Global Security Demonstrations: Take inspiration from Russia's counter-offensive missions in Ukraine to showcase prowess in cybersecurity.?

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Just as bad actors collaborate across borders, so too can good actors. Imagine a non-violent, Gandhian approach where trilateral countries share cyber offensive capabilities for joint defence. This builds trust and strengthens the collective front against threats.?

Lessons From the World:?

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Iran's Robin Hood Approach:? Iran's creation of a "cyber hub" for ethical hackers offers an alternative to the dark web model.??

Learning from Mistakes: The Mossad's 7/11 massacre highlights the importance of human intelligence alongside technology.?

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The Path Forward:?

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1. Shared Cyber Defense:? Trilateral collaboration with shared offensive capabilities strengthens a unified defence.?

2. Understanding Threats: Recognize the motivations behind attacks, like those targeting economic growth.?

3. Learning from Others: Iran's approach to cyber training offers valuable insights.??

4. Human + Tech Balance: Don't neglect human intelligence in the pursuit of technological solutions.?

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Explore Zero Trust Architectures through an insightful discussion led by me as the panel moderator featuring industry experts Kishan Kendre , Kamal Sharma , and Sreeshankar Gurujalam at Security BSides Ahmedabad here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWuubaG3KpM?

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