Analytical Study for Cybersecurity Attacks and Defenses Characteristics
Ali Al-Sinayyid, Venkatesh Mannuru, Md Julfiker Ali Jewel, Kadiyala Sasidhar
Abstract
As technology continues to advance rapidly, society becomes increasingly reliant on digital systems. The cybersecurity landscape becomes progressively intricate and fraught with challenges. This paper conducts an in-depth exploration of the contemporary cybersecurity threat landscape, charting its evolution and examining the defensive strategies in play. By synthesizing insights from a broad spectrum of literature and presenting real-world cases, this work comprehensively analyzes the key characteristics of various threat categories, including malware, phishing, ransomware, and denial-of-service attacks, among others. As a conclusion, this paper strongly advocates the adoption of a multi-faceted and multi-layered defense approach to yield a high accuracy and efficient cyber defense.