Monday Brief for 19 July 2021


Tech Terms

Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) — An adversary that possesses sophisticated levels of expertise and significant resources which allow it to create opportunities to achieve its objectives by using multiple attack vectors (e.g., cyber, physical, and deception).


Administration rolls out new ransomware efforts

What’s New: The Biden administration has a new website, a new task force, and $10 million focused on blunting the growing ransomware scourge.

Why This Matters: The White House wants Americans to believe it’s serious about taking on ransomware.

Key Points:

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