What is Managed Attribution?
The definition of managed attribution is the process of controlling the technical and behavioral indicators that comprise your online identity or attribution.
12Jun
OSINT Case Study: Code Name “Arid Hunter”
Sometimes the best way to understand how a solution might work for you is to see how it was used by someone else. One of our customers kindly gave us permission to use them in an anonymous case study.
22May
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...
08May
What is Misattribution – Part 3: Non-Technical Misattribution
In part three of four of our series on misattribution, I’ll explore non-technical misattribution: basically, everything that identifies someone online other than the information that computers and networks reveal.
24Apr
What is Misattribution – Part 2: Technical Misattribution
Technical misattribution is the process of masking the identifying information that computers and networks reveal. In part two of this four-part series, I will take a look at technical misattribution specifically.
10Apr
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.
20Dec
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...
14Nov
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.
15Oct
How to Maintain Your Cover When Engaging Online – HTCIA Conference 2018
When you’re setting up a managed attribution (MA) system for your specific mission, there are many different factors to consider that will determine your requirements. There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to covert online operations. Every mission scenario or situation requires its own set-up. It is important to...
15Oct
Internet Investigations: Are You as Protected as You Think?
In the back of your mind, you probably know that websites are collecting information about you when you go online. Sure, they know where you are and what sites you’re visiting – but have you ever stopped to find out exactly what is being learned about you and by whom?...