International Trading Corporation
Mid-size import/export company, 180 employees, operating across US, Europe, and Asia
Key Assets At Risk:
- Trade secrets
- Customer databases
- Financial records
- International business relationships
Business Pressure
Potential loss of competitive advantage and customer trust - trade relationships depend on confidentiality and reliability
Cultural Factors
- Sophisticated social engineering uses legitimate business document formats to deliver malware\
- Remote access software provides complete control over infected computers including file access, keylogging, and screen capture\
- Attackers appear to have specific knowledge of international trade practices and document workflows