How does AIS address a newly discovered threat?by creating response strategies against the new threatby advising the U.S. Federal Government to publish internal response strategiesby enabling real-time exchange of cyberthreat indicators with U.S. Federal Government and the private sectorby mitigating the attack with active response defense mechanisms

The Automated Indicator Sharing (AIS) system addresses a newly discovered threat through the following steps:

1. Enabling Real-Time Exchange of Cyberthreat Indicators:

   • AIS facilitates the real-time exchange of cyberthreat indicators between the U.S. Federal Government and the private sector. This allows for the rapid dissemination of information about the new threat, helping organizations to quickly recognize and respond to it.

2. Creating Response Strategies Against the New Threat:

   • Once the threat indicators are shared, organizations can develop and implement response strategies tailored to the specific characteristics of the new threat. This may involve updating security protocols, deploying patches, or enhancing monitoring systems.

3. Mitigating the Attack with Active Response Defense Mechanisms:

   • Organizations can use the information provided by AIS to activate defense mechanisms that mitigate the impact of the attack. This could include measures such as isolating affected systems, blocking malicious IP addresses, or deploying intrusion prevention systems.

4. Advising the U.S. Federal Government to Publish Internal Response Strategies:

   • While AIS itself does not directly advise the U.S. Federal Government to publish internal response strategies, the information shared through AIS can inform government agencies about the threat. These agencies may then decide to publish guidance or strategies to help other organizations defend against the threat.

In summary, AIS primarily addresses a newly discovered threat by enabling the real-time exchange of cyberthreat indicators, which helps organizations create response strategies and activate defense mechanisms to mitigate the attack.