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The Sliding Scale of Cyber Security

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The Sliding Scale of Cyber Security (PDF, 1.86MB)Published: 22 Sep, 2015
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The sliding scale of cybersecurity ranges from Architecture, Passive Defense, Active Defense, Intelligence, and Offense. Use this poster to go into further detail on each. This poster covers the two distinct stages of an ICS cyber-attack: Cyber Intrusion Preparation and Execution, and ICS Attack Development and Execution.

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Launched in 1989 as a cooperative for information security thought leadership, it is SANS’ ongoing mission to empower cyber security professionals with the practical skills and knowledge they need to make our world a safer place.

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