Understand that you are not untouchable . Nobody is .
EXPERT OPINION
Understand that you are not untouchable . Nobody is .
Without consistent management of your cyber-resilience programme and the enforcement of basic controls , a single oversight can lead to a breach . Attackers effortlessly waltz through the front door when it is left wide open . Businesses of all sizes are often at fault , whether due to using default passwords or neglecting to address known breaches .
Accessing critical systems becomes a walk in the park when you possess the necessary information . All an attacker needs to do is ask and then they can log in – no hacking required .
Shockingly , less than 28 % of businesses enforce the use of Multi-Factor Authentication ( MFA ) and even among those that do , many neglect to register MFA devices to their accounts . If it takes just one click for you to access your data , it is equally effortless for criminals .
Once cybercriminals gain access to your email system , they effectively gain control over all your information . While perimeter and gateway security remain vital , the failure to recognise internal activities leaves organisations vulnerable to bleeding without ever witnessing the wound . An internal bleed can be just as fatal as an external attack .
You need visibility to give you the capability to identify problems when they occur and destroy the threat before you bleed out . We are hyperconnected and it is pointless to throw more money at different solutions if they are not part of a combined cyber-resilience programme . It is not effective to close all the windows but leave the front door open .
In the cyber war , we cannot focus on only one area of the assault . Understand that you are not untouchable . Nobody is .
Stopping attacks is impossible – but you can reduce cyber-risk with a structured cyber-resilience programme that gives you defence in depth and provides the ability to detect when an attack starts . If you can be alerted at the start of the attack you can take action before it is too late .
Using ongoing and consistent monitoring , vulnerability analysis and mapping real usage will let you know where you need to apply the bandages to stop the bleed .
Identify , neutralise , remediate and then investigate . Then start all over again . The number of threats will continue to increase – visibility and agility is the only way .
Or keep doing things the way you have always done . Then you can be assured that the second half of 2023 will be your time to shine , but not necessarily in a good way .
Cyberthreats are persistent and evolving . Adapting to the changing landscape and implementing robust cybersecurity measures is the only way to navigate the complexities of the modern digital world successfully . u www . intelligentciso . com
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