Intelligent CISO Issue 67 | Page 45

Nation states are the biggest and boldest adversaries to take on . actors looking to steal intellectual property and cause disruption .
industry unlocked regulatory policies and procedures guided by client-specific data protection goals that can adapt to the developments in industry best practice . From this flexible framework , it is then much easier to identify the gaps in your security posture as risk can be assessed continuously across the client roster regardless of markets and geography .
Battling virtual borders
Within the current geopolitical climate , nation state attacks are a real and pressing threat . State-backed malware and hacktivism are on the rise creating a dangerous environment for firms who have to contend with attackers with greater resources than their in-house security teams .
Unfortunately , legal firms are an attractive target due to their arsenal of sensitive data and connections to other valuable businesses . For example , organisations that offer consultancy to critical national infrastructure can hold sensitive information on how their clients operate or offer a gateway into their systems . As such , they are useful steppingstones for state-backed bad

Nation states are the biggest and boldest adversaries to take on . actors looking to steal intellectual property and cause disruption .

Nation states are the biggest and boldest adversaries to take on . Firms daunted by the prospect are best served by first focusing their cybersecurity strategies on managed detection and response ( MDR ). The most effective MDR plans are 24 / 7 , prioritising speed , clarity and visibility . As soon as a threat is detected , everyone within the organisation knows what their role is and how to contain the threat .
Being selective and competent with new tech
Law firms and the public sector are increasingly adopting cutting-edge technologies to improve efficiency in www . intelligentciso . com
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