Securing the Edge: Hardening IoT-Cloud Infrastructure Post-Breach

Strategies for Automated Response, Proactive Threat Hunting, and Intelligent Deception

Welcome to a Safer IoT-Cloud Future

    Presentation Overview

    Guiding you through critical post-intrusion strategies in IoT-Cloud, focusing on automated response, threat hunting, deception, and a practical Azure Sentinel case.

    The Stakes are High

    Highlighting the vital need for robust post-intrusion measures, considering rapid attack propagation and the cloud's vulnerability as a prime target.

    Our Mission Today

    We'll delve into automated response systems, threat hunting techniques, innovative deception strategies, and a real-world Azure Sentinel scenario.

    Meet Your Guides

    Introducing our team members and their respective areas of expertise in this critical domain of IoT-Cloud security mitigation post-breach.

    Let's Secure the Future

    Join us as we explore the depths of post-intrusion threat mitigation, arming you with the knowledge and tools to protect your IoT-Cloud infrastructure.

    The IoT-Cloud Security Tightrope

      Integration: A Double-Edged Sword

      Examining the inherent risks associated with IoT-Cloud integration, despite the numerous benefits it offers to modernize infrastructure and security.

      Why Act After an Intrusion?

      Explaining why immediate post-intrusion mitigation is paramount, with a focus on preventing attack spread and protecting valuable cloud resources.

      Automated Response

      Speed and efficiency in breach containment and remediation is critical. We will explore mechanisms that streamline the response.

      Threat Hunting

      Understanding the need for proactive threat hunting to uncover hidden dangers that bypass automated defenses, ensuring greater security depth.

      Deception Techniques

      Exploring the innovative use of deception techniques to confuse attackers, divert their attention, and ultimately mitigate potential damage to resources.

      Dividing and Conquering the Challenge

        Member 1 Focus

        Presenting automated response mechanisms for swift and effective breach containment, detailing methods of isolation and policy adjustments.

        Member 2 Focus

        Exploring threat hunting strategies within IoT-Cloud environments, uncovering hidden threats and stealthy persistent attacks to proactively mitigate.

        Member 3 Focus

        Introducing dynamic deception tactics to confuse attackers, diverting their focus and diminishing the effectiveness of malicious actions.

        Member 4 Focus

        Analyzing a real-world case study using Microsoft Azure Sentinel to showcase the platform's capabilities in intrusion response and threat mitigation.

        Synergistic Approach

        Together, we will provide a holistic view of post-intrusion strategies, combining individual expertise for comprehensive security enhancement.

        Automated Response: Your Shield

          Defining Automated Response

          Clarifying automated response as immediate, pre-configured actions triggered by security systems when a breach is detected, swiftly mitigating.

          SIEM and SOAR

          Highlighting the role of SIEM (Security Information & Event Management) and SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, & Response) systems in automation.

          AI-Driven Detection

          Showcasing the power of AI in threat detection for identifying patterns and anomalies that may indicate a breach, increasing detection efficacy.

          Key Components

          SIEM collects and analyzes security events. SOAR automates responses. AI enhances detection accuracy and speed, leading to better outcomes.

          Building a Stronger Defense

          The integration of SIEM, SOAR, and AI provides a proactive, automated defense against potential breaches and threats, providing security.

          Automated Response in Action

            The Detection Phase

            Detailing anomaly detection in IoT devices, such as the identification of unusual traffic patterns, as the initial step in automated response.

            Containment Phase

            Explaining how compromised devices are isolated using cloud-based policies, preventing further spread of the intrusion and protecting resources.

            Remediation Phase

            Covering auto-patching, credential resets, and log analysis as key remediation steps, ensuring system recovery and preventing future incidents.

            Phases working together

            All three phases streamline incident response and minimize impact, while enabling swift recovery and continuous improvement in security posture.

            Streamlined Incident Response

            Automated response enables swift recovery and continuous improvement in security posture. By automating, we eliminate human error.

            Tools for the Automated Warrior

              AWS GuardDuty

              Showcasing AWS GuardDuty for cloud threat detection, enabling users to identify and respond to malicious activity within their AWS environment.

              Azure Defender for IoT

              Highlighting Azure Defender for IoT, offering IoT-specific automation capabilities to protect IoT devices and infrastructure from cyber threats.

              Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR

              Introducing Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR for security orchestration and response, streamlining incident management and improving overall security operations.

              Selection Consideration

              Evaluate the features, integrations, and scalability. Also, asses ease of use, vendor support, and alignment to organizational goals.

              Choosing the Right Tool

              Choosing the appropriate tools is pivotal for establishing automated response capabilities. The above mentioned are an example.

              Threat Hunting: Uncovering the Shadows

                Defining Threat Hunting

                Clarifying threat hunting as the proactive search for hidden threats that evade automated detection, essential for robust IoT-Cloud security posture.

                IoT's Unique Challenge

                Addressing the need for threat hunting in IoT-Cloud environments where devices often lack built-in security, leading to security issues.

                Stealthy Attackers

                Recognizing that attackers leverage stealthy, persistent techniques that require proactive measures to detect and mitigate effectively in the network.

                Finding Stealth

                Threat hunting can detect threats that automation cannot. Threat hunting can be an integral part of a security system to have a well rounded defence.

                Securing Infrastructure

                Threat Hunting can secure the infrastructure as there is always a new threat that we must mitigate to create a strong security posture.

                Hunting Techniques Unleashed

                  Behavioral Analysis

                  Detailing behavioral analysis as a key threat hunting technique, establishing baselines of normal IoT device behavior and detecting deviations in real-time.

                  Log Correlation

                  Exploring log correlation to cross-check diverse data points, uncovering patterns and anomalies that may indicate malicious activity within the network.

                  Data Visualization

                  Data Visualizations allows the human brain to visually see the anomalies and threats within the data to better detect and solve.

                  Combining Techniques

                  Combining techniques with the team allows for greater and faster detections to better prevent and secure the IoT-Cloud Network. Security is key.

                  Strengthening Security

                  These threat hunting techniques enhance visibility, allowing for targeted remediation and prevention of future intrusions. Combining these provides advantages.

                  Deception: Turning the Tables

                    The Art of Deception

                    Deception is confusing attackers, diverting attention, and mitigating potential damage by creating false targets, confusing the attacker.

                    Deception in Action

                    Implementation includes Honeypots and Decoy Data, providing additional information about attack vectors and attacker techniques and behaviors.

                    Enhancing Security

                    Deception techniques enhance security by misleading intruders, giving defenders an advantage in detecting and responding to attacks to infrastructure.

                    Dynamic Adjustment

                    Dynamic adjustment is crucial in IoT-Cloud, adapting to evolving threats and attack patterns to maintain effectiveness and prevent attacker circumvention.

                    Creating an illusion

                    Deception techniques create an illusion, making it harder for attackers to navigate the system, increasing the chances of detection and response.

                    Thank You

                      Gratitude

                      We extend our sincere gratitude for your valuable time and attention during this presentation on post-intrusion threat mitigation strategies.

                      Continued Learning

                      We encourage continued learning and collaboration within the IoT-Cloud security community to collectively strengthen our defenses against cyber threats.

                      Q&A Session

                      We'll take some time to address any questions you may have. We can discuss strategies, tools, case studies, and potential challenges.

                      Contact Information

                      Please feel free to contact us with additional questions or for further discussion. We are always ready to enhance security!

                      Together, We are Stronger

                      By continuing to expand knowledge of mitigation tactics we will be ready for what comes, and we can further secure IoT-Cloud in the future!