Cyber security experts are quickly realizing that many of the methods used for fighting cyber threats are actually causing attackers to become even more sophisticated, further complicating the issue instead of solving it. This research highlights the need for further innovation to keep cyber defense methods relevant and effective for software systems. To gain deeper insights into this evolving field, let us talk to Tyson T. Brooks, the author of the book
Adaptive Security and Cyber Assurance for Risk-Based Decision Making. Brooks will share expertise and perspectives on the discipline of cyber-assurance.
Prof. Tyson T. Brooks Answers Our Questions
What is the main focus of Adaptive Security and Cyber Assurance for Risk-Based Decision Making?
Prof. Brooks: The book focuses on adaptive security techniques through CyberAssurance for risk-based decision making in software-based systems. It discusses the integration of assurance-enhancing technology, system architecture, and the development life cycle to achieve secure and reliable software operations, particularly in the context of IoT, cloud, and edge systems.
Why is this book relevant to the information security research industry?
Prof. Brooks: The book addresses the growing complexities and evolving threats in modern cybersecurity. It provides a comprehensive framework for risk-based decision making, combining qualitative and quantitative methodologies to enhance informed decision-making, threat management, and risk mitigation, which are crucial for the security research industry.
What unique concepts are introduced in this book?
Prof. Brooks: The book introduces CyberAssurance, focusing on three main strategies: high-confidence design techniques to build secure software, containment strategies to protect execution environments, and detection mechanisms to monitor malicious behavior. These concepts are vital for securing IoT, cloud, and edge systems.
How does the book structure its content for readers?
Prof. Brooks: The book is organized into ten chapters, each dedicated to a specific aspect of adaptive security and risk-based decision making. It starts with the fundamentals of CyberAssurance and progresses through risk management, threat assessment, decision-making models, and practical applications, providing a clear and logical progression of ideas.
Can you describe the practical applications covered in the book?
Prof. Brooks: The book covers practical applications such as developing utility curves for decision making in computing platforms, creating attack adaptation patterns for defensive operations, modeling intelligence for cyber-physical systems in IoT networks, and implementing probability elicitation and Bayesian networks for large-scale risk assessment.
Who is the intended audience for this book?
Prof. Brooks: The book is intended for cybersecurity professionals, risk management experts, researchers, and academics. It is particularly valuable for those looking to explore adaptive security techniques and integrate CyberAssurance into their risk management strategies for software-based systems.
What are some key takeaways from the book?
Prof. Brooks: Key takeaways include the importance of integrating risk management into cybersecurity operations, techniques for enhancing software trust and security, the role of CyberAssurance in protecting IoT, cloud, and edge systems, and strategies for developing more informed and effective risk management decisions.
How does the book contribute to future cybersecurity strategies?
Prof. Brooks: The book offers a structured framework for understanding and mitigating cyber threats, emphasizing the need for a coordinated defensive strategy. It helps organizations transition from reactive to proactive security measures, thereby improving their ability to anticipate and counter future threats.
About the Contributor
Dr. Tyson T. Brooks is an adjunct professor in the School of Information Studies (iSchool) at Syracuse University. Dr. Brooks has over 25 years of professional experience in the engineering design, architecture, and information security of complex information systems in the U.S. and overseas. Dr. Brooks’s expertise includes work in the areas of information assurance, cyber-security, penetration testing, and network-based intrusion analysis and defense in both the public and private sector. Dr. Brooks published his first book on the concept of ‘Cyber-Assurance for the Internet of Things’ in 2017. Dr. Brooks was the past Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Internet of Things and Cyber-Assurance (IJITCA) and is an Associate Editor for IEEE Access. Dr. Brooks is also a Senior Member of IEEE and the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM).
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