When I read articles like this one, it makes me wonder what classification of information was compromised. I highly doubt it's DoD Secret or greater and if it's less than that, the damage caused by this information landing in the wrong hands is probably minimal, though disconcerting.
This doesn't deal with calssification through aggregation. While there may not be any classified documents (though how many 'drafts' are there) the classification of the information can increase due to an agregation of data.
What that means is that each piece of data may be classified at a lower level, but when combined with other information it create a highly sensitive data set. It is important to never underestimate the value of the information stored on your networks, even those at the lowest level
And this is why we no longer see news reports of training bases been destroyed by missile strikes - because the training has now moved into the elctronic environment.
Videos show how to build IED's and the use of weapons can now be distributed through compromised website - reducing the risk that trainers will be caught and increasing the reach of the information. Locations are posted on arabic speaking boards and downloaded - and as we know once something is on the Internet then it is never lost.
Posting images of attacks and other acts work to take advantage of the speed of the internet. Propaganda that is sent to traditional media outlets can be censored or delivered to Governments before it is shown to the intended audiences - Us the victim and those who are potential new recruits.
Cyberterrorism is no longer just about electronic attacks - it is about the use of the electronic environment to train and promote Politcally motivated violence. We dont need to worry about Jihadists using a CISCO vulnerability to take out the net - they use it better than we do.
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When I read articles like this one, it makes me wonder what classification of information was compromised. I highly doubt it's DoD Secret or greater and if it's less than that, the damage caused by this information landing in the wrong hands is probably minimal, though disconcerting.
This doesn't deal with calssification through aggregation. While there may not be any classified documents (though how many 'drafts' are there) the classification of the information can increase due to an agregation of data.
What that means is that each piece of data may be classified at a lower level, but when combined with other information it create a highly sensitive data set. It is important to never underestimate the value of the information stored on your networks, even those at the lowest level
And this is why we no longer see news reports of training bases been destroyed by missile strikes - because the training has now moved into the elctronic environment.
Videos show how to build IED's and the use of weapons can now be distributed through compromised website - reducing the risk that trainers will be caught and increasing the reach of the information. Locations are posted on arabic speaking boards and downloaded - and as we know once something is on the Internet then it is never lost.
Posting images of attacks and other acts work to take advantage of the speed of the internet. Propaganda that is sent to traditional media outlets can be censored or delivered to Governments before it is shown to the intended audiences - Us the victim and those who are potential new recruits.
Cyberterrorism is no longer just about electronic attacks - it is about the use of the electronic environment to train and promote Politcally motivated violence. We dont need to worry about Jihadists using a CISCO vulnerability to take out the net - they use it better than we do.