When it comes to cybersecurity,
there's absolutely no messing around.
It's better to be secure than sorry.
Just a heads-up—cybersecurity is a daily thing!
This month is just to give you a little nudge.
So, keep scrolling and make the most of
what’s heading your way.
It's no surprise that cybercrime is constantly rising.
So, it's safe to say that every business needs to up
its cybersecurity game.
Answer this quick set of questions, and we'll reveal where your business stands.
Yup, you know the damaging aftermath of a cyberattack.
But while you're sipping your coffee or taking
a little work break, do you ever think about what
goes on behind the screen, probably
just before a cyberattack?
...quite obviously. In the first stage, the cyberattackers watch their targets to learn information and figure out their method of attack. This involves digging up details about the target company's assets, their cybersecurity posture, IP addresses, software, etc. The attacker aims to find a weak link to sneak through the company's defenses.
Battle, aka the weaponization stage, is when an attacker decides the method of attack. Will it be phishing? Ransomware? Social engineering tactics? It depends on the details gathered during the first stage. Be it collecting tools to find vulnerabilities or attacking unpatched security software, they will try anything to get what they're after.
The hacker locks in on a target based on the information collected about said target and uses their choice of attack to lure their target in. This could be sending a sneaky email, aka phishing, setting up a fake page, or hitting the target with ransomware, spyware, or another form of attack.
Here's the most critical part of the hacker's plan—exploitation! Once the target unwittingly gives the attacker access, the victim is in for a wild ride. The hacker virtually sneaks into the organization to get a view of the infrastructure and gears up for the attack.
The attacker makes sure they have continued access to the organization's infrastructure—the networks and systems—by disabling firewalls and identifying other ways to exploit it. They will install malicious software on the hacked devices to take control of them. And they will work to keep these actions under wraps for as long as they can.
Yup, that's how an attacker will probably be feeling when they gain complete access and control of the network, applications, and system. This leads to them performing actions on behalf of unwitting users. They're practically free to extract any data from the device.
This final stage involves the attacker stealing crucial data, causing chaos in the business, and demanding a ransom in return for access and control of the organization. The goal of a cyberattack may vary, and it is not always financially driven. However, the outcome of destruction remains constant.
Your business's first line of defence needs to be rock solid.
That means following some basic best practices—ensuring MFA,
using strong passwords, uninstalling outdated software,
providing VPN access to remote workers, etc.
On a larger scale, your business should adopt a
Zero Trust strategy, strengthen its cybersecurity posture,
and maintain a cybersecurity risk management plan.
And lastly, you need to ensure your employees get
sufficient training on cybersecurity.
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Look at assessing the risk associated with data,
users, and entities at various levels and document it.
You can then frame processes for continuous risk
assessment and establish them as organization policies.
Assess assets, systems, and data for cybersecurity risks.
Maintain an updated inventory of devices and software.
Integrate third-party risk assessment into strategy.
Establish strong user authentication and access controls.
