Intelligent CISO Issue 58 | Page 39

This best practice will be essential in 2023 and beyond .
FEATURE the majority of businesses will not be targeted by wiperware , they may well be impacted if the intended targets are part of their supply chain .
Businesses will need to be on high alert as it ’ s not a question of if they ’ ll be attacked , but when . Threat actors will ultimately continue to utilise ransomware because of its straightforward nature , the chance of notoriety it provides and the financial gains available . Concerningly , the hackers are only getting better at finding vulnerabilities and exploiting them quickly to achieve their goals . To put their best foot forward against this activity , business leadership teams need to have a comprehensive understanding of their security posture in order to put

This best practice will be essential in 2023 and beyond .

in place the right resources to keep their systems secure .
Collaboration will also be key , both among a company ’ s key stakeholders and with law enforcement and government bodies – should the worstcase scenario occur . Agencies such as the NCSC have the expertise and processes in place to help organisations hit by a serious cyberattack . Many businesses don ’ t realise that if they are transparent with law enforcement and inform them immediately after a breach , they give themselves the best chance of taking on and eventually recovering from the attack . When behaviour like this is adopted alongside implementing cyber basics , a business puts themselves on a stronger footing .
This best practice will be essential in 2023 and beyond , with ransomware attacks likely to increase further . The more that IT teams are empowered to proactively prepare to take on these threats , the more protected everyone will be . u www . intelligentciso . com
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