Establishing a Defense Program
As cyberattacks ramp up across all countries and industries, it is an absolute necessity for every organization to have a defense capability. However, the journey of setting up such expertise and attaining the right level of maturity requires the right combination of technology, processes, and people. This roadmap may appear daunting and overwhelming to many who are just getting started. This book aims to help guide and aid organizations and professionals on that journey. It aims to ensure all aspects of a blue team defense program are understood and that there are no blind spots.
Cybersecurity professionals who are grouped under the banner of blue team identify various security holes, also known as vulnerabilities, in the organization’s infrastructure and applications. These efforts help in patching and implementing various security procedures and controls. Cyber professionals working as blue teamers usually have a knack for creatively thinking and rapidly responding to various kinds of security events and incidents. They are in charge of protecting business entities against cyber risks and threats.
In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:
- How do organizations benefit from implementing the blue teaming approach?
- A blue team’s composition
- Red team
- Purple team
- Cyber threat intelligence
- Skills required to be in a blue team
- Talent development and retention