How to investigate a Windows network breach

The video discusses cybersecurity breaches, emphasizing the importance of identifying accessed data and breach methods. It highlights the need for resources and collaboration with investigative bodies like the FBI. The video stresses risk management, identifying key assets, and having a response plan. It covers organizational preparedness, including communication and password management. The risks of using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and VPN vulnerabilities are discussed, with a focus on patch management and security measures.

What is a key reason for identifying what attackers accessed during a breach?

• To determine the cost of the breach

• To assess the damage to physical assets

• To notify users if their information was compromised

• To find out the attackers' identities

What is the NIST cybersecurity framework used for?

• To create new software applications

• To develop marketing strategies

• To design physical security systems

• To integrate into existing risk management and incident response planning

What should be done before a cyber intrusion occurs?

• Focus solely on physical security

• Ignore potential threats

• Communicate risks to management and have an actionable plan

• Wait for an attack to happen

Why is it important to have contact lists that do not depend on the firm's domain mail infrastructure?

• To simplify the onboarding process

• To prevent spam emails

• To ensure communication during a domain outage

• To reduce email storage costs

What is a major risk associated with using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)?

• It is incompatible with most operating systems

• It can lead to network breaches and ransomware attacks

• It is expensive to implement

• It requires specialized hardware

What should organizations do to maintain VPN software security?

• Disable VPN access

• Use outdated software versions

• Regularly review and apply patches

• Ignore vendor updates

Why is patch management crucial for cybersecurity?

• To increase software complexity

• To improve user interface design

• To ensure software is up-to-date and secure

• To reduce the number of software licenses