This podcast episode explains cyber attack vectors, the methods hackers use to breach systems. It differentiates attack vectors from related terms like attack surface (all vulnerabilities) and threat vector (initial access point).

The episode then details common attack vectors, including phishing, malware, and insider threats, and discusses how attackers exploit both technical vulnerabilities and human weaknesses.

Finally, it provides actionable defensive strategies such as employee training, multi-factor authentication, and regular security audits to mitigate risks.

Resources:

SANS Institute: https://www.sans.org/

NIST: https://www.nist.gov/

CISA: https://www.cisa.gov/

Intro: (0:00)

What is an Attack Vector?: (1:05)

Definition of Attack Surface: (1:25)

Definition of Threat Vector: (1:45)

Real World Attack: (2:30)

How Hackers Attack Vulnerabilities: (3:10)

Social Engineering: (4:10)

Types of Attack Vectors: (5:20)

Protection: (6:45)

Continuous Monitoring: (8:35)

Endpoint Detection And Response: (9:50)

Cloud Security: (10:20)

Encryption: (11:09)

Resources -

NIST, FTC: (12:00)

Behavioral Analytics: (13:15)

Red Team - Blue Team: (13:45)

Final Thoughts: (15:20)