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What is Misattribution – Part 4: Misattribution Challenges

If you read the first blogs of this series, you know what misattribution is, why it’s important, and the various technical and non-technical elements that go into it. You know when to manage your attribution, why that’s often a better choice than being anonymous, and some kinds of tools available to...

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What is Misattribution? Part 1: Digital Misattribution

Misattribution is a term used mostly within the national security community to refer to activities conducted under some kind of assumed identity. In this four-part series, I will go into detail about digital misattribution, operational misattribution, and misattribution challenges.

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The Why and How of High ROI Security Advisory Boards

Creating a strong Security Advisory Board (SAB) for your organization can be a challenge, but it has the potential to yield a significant reward. In a two-part SecurityWeek article series, I discuss my recent experience assembling an advisory board and explore the various ways to ensure that yours brings value...

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The DNC Hacker Indictment: A Lesson in Failed Misattribution

When reading the Mueller indictment of the Russian DNC hackers, I was stunned to see just how much visibility the US had into the hackers’ operations. In my recent Security Week article, I examine the hackers’ attempts to obfuscate their activities, and discuss what particular actions led to misattribution failure.