An Investigation of Using Classification Techniques in Prediction of Type of Targets in Cyber Attacks

Prediction of type of targets in cyber-attacks can be very important in designing an extensive framework to tackle future cyber incidents. Different sectors based on the nature of their business can be a specific target for some types of cyber-attack. Different businesses need to learn from past mistakes and identify the potential risks and vulnerabilities in order to be prepared against future cyber breaches. This study aims to investigate prediction of type of targets based on classification techniques and Open Source Intelligence.