The MESA Security Model 2.0: A Dynamic Framework for Mitigating Stealth Data Exfiltration

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Main Authors: Singh, Sanjeev Pratap, Afzal, Naveed
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Published: 2024
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author Singh, Sanjeev Pratap
Afzal, Naveed
author_facet Singh, Sanjeev Pratap
Afzal, Naveed
contents The rising complexity of cyber threats calls for a comprehensive reassessment of current security frameworks in business environments. This research focuses on Stealth Data Exfiltration, a significant cyber threat characterized by covert infiltration, extended undetectability, and unauthorized dissemination of confidential data. Our findings reveal that conventional defense-in-depth strategies often fall short in combating these sophisticated threats, highlighting the immediate need for a shift in information risk management across businesses. The evolving nature of cyber threats, driven by advancements in techniques such as social engineering, multi-vector attacks, and Generative AI, underscores the need for robust, adaptable, and comprehensive security strategies. As we navigate this complex landscape, it is crucial to anticipate potential threats and continually update our defenses. We propose a shift from traditional perimeter-based, prevention-focused models, which depend on a static attack surface, to a more dynamic framework that prepares for inevitable breaches. This suggested model, known as MESA 2.0 Security Model, prioritizes swift detection, immediate response, and ongoing resilience, thereby enhancing an organizations ability to promptly identify and neutralize threats, significantly reducing the consequences of security breaches. This study suggests that businesses adopt a forward-thinking and adaptable approach to security management to stay ahead of the ever-changing cyber threat landscape.
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spellingShingle The MESA Security Model 2.0: A Dynamic Framework for Mitigating Stealth Data Exfiltration
Singh, Sanjeev Pratap
Afzal, Naveed
Cryptography and Security
The rising complexity of cyber threats calls for a comprehensive reassessment of current security frameworks in business environments. This research focuses on Stealth Data Exfiltration, a significant cyber threat characterized by covert infiltration, extended undetectability, and unauthorized dissemination of confidential data. Our findings reveal that conventional defense-in-depth strategies often fall short in combating these sophisticated threats, highlighting the immediate need for a shift in information risk management across businesses. The evolving nature of cyber threats, driven by advancements in techniques such as social engineering, multi-vector attacks, and Generative AI, underscores the need for robust, adaptable, and comprehensive security strategies. As we navigate this complex landscape, it is crucial to anticipate potential threats and continually update our defenses. We propose a shift from traditional perimeter-based, prevention-focused models, which depend on a static attack surface, to a more dynamic framework that prepares for inevitable breaches. This suggested model, known as MESA 2.0 Security Model, prioritizes swift detection, immediate response, and ongoing resilience, thereby enhancing an organizations ability to promptly identify and neutralize threats, significantly reducing the consequences of security breaches. This study suggests that businesses adopt a forward-thinking and adaptable approach to security management to stay ahead of the ever-changing cyber threat landscape.
title The MESA Security Model 2.0: A Dynamic Framework for Mitigating Stealth Data Exfiltration
topic Cryptography and Security
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.10880