Cyber Threat Category
Cyber Threat Categories are the highest level groups of threats that share common methods and objectives. With Cisco Umbrella, you gain real-time context on various threats such as malware, phishing, botnets, trojans, and more. This classification system enables faster and more confident incident investigation and response by providing insights into malicious domains, IPs, and URLs.
Cyber Threat Type
Within the Cyber Threat Type level, Cisco Umbrella classifies threats into functional groups that use similar techniques in the cyber attack chain. This level of classification helps users understand specific threat types like adware, APTs (Advanced Persistent Threats), backdoors, botnets, browser hijackers, and more. By categorizing threats at this level, Cisco Umbrella offers deeper insights into the tactics used by cyber criminals.
Individual Cyber Threat
At the most granular level, individual Cyber Threats are identified and classified based on their unique combination of tactics, techniques, and procedures. Cisco Umbrella helps users recognize specific threats such as droppers, exploit kits, loader malware, ransomware, remote access Trojans (RATs), and others. This level of classification allows for a detailed understanding of the specific cyber threats organizations may face.
Malware
One of the prevalent Cyber Threat Categories is malware, which encompasses websites and servers hosting malicious software, drive-by downloads, mobile threats, and more. Cisco Umbrella helps in blocking access to such malicious domains and IPs, safeguarding users from potential malware infections and data breaches.
Cryptomining
Another important category is cryptomining, which allows organizations to control cryptominer access to mining pools and web miners. By utilizing Cisco Umbrella's threat taxonomy, organizations can prevent unauthorized cryptomining activities that drain system resources and impact performance.
Ransomware
Ransomware, a type of malware that encrypts files and demands a ransom for decryption, is a significant threat today. With Cisco Umbrella's classification system, organizations can detect and block ransomware attacks, protecting their data and systems from being held hostage by cybercriminals.
Mobile Trojan
Mobile trojans are designed to target and infect mobile devices running various operating systems. Cisco Umbrella can identify and block mobile trojans, safeguarding mobile users from potential security threats and data theft on their devices.
Summary
In conclusion, Cisco Umbrella offers a comprehensive classification system for cyber threats, ranging from high-level categories to specific threat types. This detailed taxonomy empowers organizations to enhance their security posture by identifying, mitigating, and responding to a wide range of cyber threats effectively. By leveraging Cisco Umbrella's threat classifications, organizations can proactively protect their networks, data, and users from evolving cyber threats.