Advanced Persistent Threat Awareness - 2014 Study Results - ISACA

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2014 Advanced Persistent Threat Awareness Study Results examines how respondents perceive advanced persistent threats (APTs) and the implications for organizational and national security. Findings show strong concern that APTs significantly threaten enterprise environments and can affect economic stability. The study also highlights that current defensive controls may be insufficient to adequately protect enterprise networks, indicating a need to strengthen risk management and cybersecurity practices.

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Study Results

Advanced Persistent Threat Awareness

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Study Results Advanced persistent threat (APT) is a term that has been used frequently in the course of security threat discussions; however, confusion exists as to what an APT is and how to manage the risk associated with it. Although the study reveals that a large number of respondents feel that APTs are a signiﬁcant threat and have the ability to impact national security and economic stability, the study also indicates that the controls being used to defend against APTs might not be suﬃcient to adequately protect enterprise networks. [www.isaca.org/cyber](www.isaca.org/cyber) Advanced Persistent Threat Awareness 2014 ADVANCED PERSISTENT THREAT AWARENESS STUDY RESULTS ISACA® With more than 115,000 constituentsin 180 countries, ISACA (www. [isaca.org](isaca.org)) helps business and IT leaders build trust in, and value from, information and information systems. Established in 1969, ISACAis the trusted source of knowledge, standards, networking, and career development for information systems audit, assurance, security, risk, privacy and governance professionals. ISACA offers the Cybersecurity Nexus™ , a comprehensive set of resources for cybersecurity professionals, and COBIT® , a business framework that helps enterprises govern and manage their information and technology. ISACA also advancesand validates business-critical skills and knowledge through the globally respected Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA®), Certified Information Security Manager®(CISM®), Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT® (CGEIT®) and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control™ (CRISC™) credentials. The association has more than 200 chapters worldwide. Disclaimer ISACA has designed and created 2014 Advanced Persistent Threat Awareness Study Results (the“Work”) primarily as an educational resource for those interested in APTs. ISACA makes no claim that any use of the Work will assure a successful outcome. The Work should not be considered inclusive of all proper information, proceduresand tests or exclusive of other information, procedures and tests that are reasonably directed to obtaining the same results. In determining the propriety of any specific information, procedure or test, security, governance and assurance professionals should apply their own professional judgment to the specific circumstances presented by the particular systems or information technology environment. 3701 Algonquin Road, Suite 1010 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 USA Phone: +1.847.253.1545 Fax: +1.847.253.1443 Email: [info@isaca.org](info@isaca.org) [www.isaca.org](www.isaca.org) Provide feedback: [www.isaca.org/APT-WP](www.isaca.org/APT-WP) Participate in the ISACA Knowledge Center: [www.isaca.org/knowledge-center](www.isaca.org/knowledge-center) Follow ISACA on Twitter: [www.twitter.com/ISACANews](www.twitter.com/ISACANews) [Join ISACA on LinkedIn:](Join ISACA on LinkedIn:) [www.linkd.in/ISACAOfficial](www.linkd.in/ISACAOfficial) [Like ISACA on Facebook:](Like ISACA on Facebook:) [www.facebook.com/ISACAHQ](www.facebook.com/ISACAHQ) 2014 ADVANCED PERSISTENT THREAT AWARENESS STUDY RESULTS ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ISACA Board of Directors Robert E Stroud CGEIT, CRISC, CA, USA, International President Steven A. Babb CGEIT, CRISC, ITIL, Vodafone, UK, Vice President Garry J. Barnes CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, BAE Systems Detica, Australia, Vice President Robert A. Clyde CISM, Adaptive Computing, USA, Vice President Ramses Gallego CISM, CGEIT, CCSK, CISSP, SCPM, Six Sigma Black Belt, Dell, Spain, Vice President Theresa Grafenstine CISA, CGEIT, CRISC, CGAP, CGMA, CIA, CPA, US House of Representatives, USA, Vice President Vittal R. Raj CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, CFE, CIA, CISSP, FCA, Kumar & Raj, India, Vice President Tony Hayes. CGEIT, AFCHSE, CHE, FACS, FCPA, FIIA, Queensland Government, Australia, Past International President Gregory T. Grocholski CISA, The Dow Chemical Co. , U

FAQs

What did the 2014 study conclude about the perceived threat of APTs?

A large number of respondents considered APTs a significant threat capable of impacting national security and economic stability.

Why does the study indicate that current controls may be insufficient?

The results suggest that the controls used to defend against APTs might not provide adequate protection for enterprise networks.

What is the purpose of the ISACA APT awareness study results?

ISACA designed and created the work as an educational resource about APTs, and it does not guarantee successful outcomes from using it.

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