Colonial Pipeline Ransomware with Rubric

Review the links provided and add your own research to answer the questions below: Use the associated rubric as a guide.

Note: the boxes have links

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ncas/alerts/aa21-131a

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ncas/alerts/aa22-040a

Cyberattack Forces Shutdown of Major U.S. Pipeline | SecurityWeek.ComA cyberattack has forced an operational shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline, the largest refined products pipeline in the United States.

https://blog.trendmicro.ch/what-we-know-about-the-darkside-ransomware-and-the-us-pipeline-attack/

• Ransomware Guide | CISAOn September 30, 2020, a joint Ransomware Guide was released, which is a customer centered, one-stop resource with best practices and ways to prevent, protect and/or respond to a ransomware attack. CISA and MS-ISAC are distributing this guide to inform and enhance network defense and reduce exposure to a ransomware attack.

Training | CISAThis information provides technical and non-technical audiences, including managers, business leaders, and technical specialists with an organizational perspective and strategic overview.

• Read/Research and cite at least TWO intelligence sources. (Use APA formatting for the citations)

Describe the intent of the campaign Identify the methods used by the attacker that made the attack effective.

Develop an opinion on why the attack was successful and share how this has and will future attacks.

Identify at least THREE mitigation techniques that could be implemented to prevent the attack.