Cyber Terrorism: Analysis of Characteristics and Combatting Strategies

This report delves into the multifaceted realm of cyber terrorism, examining its core characteristics, including the use of the internet for malicious activities, the diverse types of attacks (simple, advanced, and complex), and the intent behind such actions. It provides a comprehensive overview of strategies to combat cyber terrorism, emphasizing the importance of stricter security measures such as firewalls, virus checkers, and access control lists. The report highlights the crucial role of encryption systems in protecting data during transmission and the significance of policy formation and compliance with standards like ISO27032. Furthermore, it addresses the insider threat, which poses a significant risk to organizations, and suggests measures such as security awareness training and two-step verification to mitigate this vulnerability. The report concludes by underscoring the importance of cybersecurity training for employees and IT personnel to effectively handle cyber threats. The report provides a detailed analysis of the current cyber security challenges and provides insights into how to mitigate cyber terrorism.