Introduction

A cyber strategy is a documented approach towards various aspects of the cyberspace. It is mostly developed to address the cybersecurity needs of an entity by addressing how data, networks, technical systems, and people will be protected. An effective cyber strategy is normally on par with the cybersecurity risk exposure of an entity. It covers all possible attack landscapes that can be targeted by malicious parties. Cybersecurity has been taking the center-stage in most cyber strategies because cyber threats are continually becoming more advanced as better exploit tools and techniques become available to threat actors. Due to these threats, organizations are advised to develop cyber strategies that ensure the protection of their cyber infrastructure from different risks and threats. This chapter will discuss the following:

• Why do we need to build a cyber strategy?
• Best cyber attack strategies (Red Team)
• Best cyber defense strategies (Blue Team)

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