Getting Beyond Tit for Tat: Better Strategies for Moving Target Prototyping and Evaluation

Abstract

The cyber moving target (MT) approach has been identified as one of the game-changing themes to rebalance the cyber landscape in favor of defense. MT techniques make cyber systems less static, less homogeneous, and less deterministic in order to create uncertainty for attackers. Although many MT techniques have been proposed in the literature, little has been done to evaluate their effectiveness, benefits, and weaknesses. In this talk, we describe the status quo in MT prototyping and evaluation and provide recommendations for a more systematic approach in designing and implementing more effective MT defenses.