Counterintelligence in a Cyber World

Description

This book provides an outline of the major challenges and methodologies for applying classic counterintelligence theory into the cybersecurity domain. This book also covers operational security approaches to cyber, alongside detailed descriptions of contemporary cybersecurity threats, in the context of psychological and criminal profiling of cybercriminals. Following an analysis of the plethora of counterespionage techniques that can be mapped to the cyber realm, the mechanics of undertaking technical surveillance are reviewed. A range of approaches to web and forum surveillance are outlined as a virtual addition to traditional video and audio surveillance captured regarding targets. This includes a description of the advances in Artificial Intelligence, predictive analysis, support for the disciplines of digital forensics, behavioural analysis and Open Source Intelligence (OSINT). The rise of disinformation and misinformation and the veracity of widespread false flag claims are discussed at length, within the broader context of legal and ethical issues in cyber counterintelligence. This book is designed for professionals working in the intelligence, law enforcement or cybersecurity domains to further explore and examine the contemporary intersection of these disciplines. Students studying cybersecurity, justice, law, intelligence, criminology or related fields may also find the book useful as a reference volume, while instructors could utilise the whole volume or individual chapters as a secondary textbook or required reading. Preface About the Author Acknowledgments About the Book Contents Abbreviations Chapter 1: Counterintelligence Theory Gathering and Collecting Intelligence The History of Counterintelligence Surveillance Deception Infiltration Sabotage Successful Counterintelligence Programs The Rise of Cybersecurity Digital Surveillance Cyber Espionage The Challenge of Encryption Social Engineering Artificial Intelligence Summary Chapter 2: The Cyber Operational Environment Defensive Cybersecurity Offensive Counterespionage Physical and Personnel Security Operational Security (OPSEC) Summary Chapter 3: Cyber Threats (and Opportunities) Data Breaches Malware Phishing System and Network Penetration Summary Chapter 4: Psychology and Criminal Profiling Motivation Personality Theories Cognition Stress and Mood Summary Chapter 5: Counterespionage Intelligence Gathering Using SIGINT Using OSINT Using Cyber Intelligence Using Imagery Intelligence Summary Chapter 6: Technical Surveillance Communications Monitoring Technical Countermeasures Summary Chapter 7: Physical Surveillance Video Audio Web and Forum Surveillance Summary Chapter 8: Data Analysis Pattern Recognition and Anomaly Detection Predictive Analysis Identifying Vulnerabilities Summary Chapter 9: Attack Attribution Forensic Analysis Behavioral Analysis Open-Source Intelligence Summary Chapter 10: Practical Deception Honeypots and Honeynets Disinformation and Misinformation False Flag Operations Summary Chapter 11: Legal Issues in Cyber Counterintelligence Surveillance and the Law Search and Seizure of Data Safeguards and Abuses Legal Oversight of Surveillance Programs Transparency and Effectiveness International Law Summary Chapter 12: Ethical Issues in Cyber Counterintelligence Cybersecurity Bias and Discrimination The Right to Privacy International Relations Summary Index