Other Threat Vectors

Attackers continually evolve their strategies to exploit vulnerabilities beyond traditional social engineering and human-targeted hacking. They increasingly take advantage of weaknesses in network infrastructures and supply chains.

Attack methods generally fall into two categories:

• Local Attacks: Directly target systems through physical access.
• Remote Attacks: Exploit vulnerabilities via network access, often bypassing conventional security measures.

A secure network adheres to the foundational principles of the CIA triad:

• Confidentiality: Ensuring that sensitive information is not disclosed to unauthorized individuals.
• Integrity: Maintaining the accuracy and consistency of stored data.
• Availability: Guaranteeing reliable and timely access to data and resources.

Failure to secure these aspects exposes the network to various risks and potential breaches.

Potential network threat vectors include:

• Wired Connections: Direct physical access can lead to hacking and data interception.
• Wireless Connections: Susceptible to eavesdropping and unauthorized access due to their broadcast nature.
• Bluetooth: Introduces additional risks through proximity-based exploits.