10-17, 12:00–12:50 (America/New_York), Track 1 (206b)
Language: English
Countries around the globe, including Canada, are increasingly targeted by sophisticated nation-state cyber operations involving Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs). This session provides an in-depth exploration of recent global nation-state cyber campaigns, detailing the advanced methodologies and techniques employed by APT groups whose activities pose risks to Canadian interests. Participants will gain insights into attacker motivations, behaviours, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and explore approaches to analyzing these threats for improved detection, attribution, and mitigation.
Introduction (~5 minutes):
Overview of the global cyber threat landscape and its broader implications for Canadian organizations and national interests.
APT Deep Dive (~20 minutes):
Breakdown of significant nation-state actors with operational activities and methodologies relevant to Canada's strategic interests. Examination of TTPs, operational infrastructure, and strategic objectives.
Case Studies (~20 minutes):
In-depth case studies illustrating recent nation-state cyber activities and their potential impacts.
Defensive Considerations (~5 minutes):
Brief exploration of methodologies and strategic approaches organizations can employ to better understand, identify, and respond to nation-state threats.
