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Cyber Security
Cyber criminals, state-sponsored hackers and even the occasional disgruntled employee are constantly looking to gain unauthorized access for a variety of purposes: theft of money, cyber espionage, personal information for sale or for use in scams, and damage to critical infrastructure for just a few of the most common.
So how does an organization mitigate an entire world full of continual cyber attacks? Just as buildings have a number of necessary elements of physical security: access control, cameras, alarms and so on; there are similar key elements of cyber security that are absolutely vital for just about any modern business.
It starts with identifying and closing the most common doors that attackers use. For example, phishing attacks on employees are far and away the most common initial point of entry. The breach of even a low-level employee account can quickly turn into an escalation in access privileges and the ability to reach sensitive information. This is also true of smart devices, which are generally more poorly secured than computers and phones.
With risks being discovered by a wide range of security tools, how can vulnerability management teams ensure their vulnerability risk management programs are actually targeting the highest-priority risks and therefore supporting ongoing cybersecurity goals? When these tools and their findings are siloed, the answer is, unfortunately, simple: they can’t.
Google has a vision for users to not have to think about cybersecurity, even as the human factor is the weakest link. Realistic cybersecurity training is still critical as we can't fully trust and rely on technological capabilities.
While many CSOs may seek solace in the eventual return to the safe confines of an office network, it is unlikely cyber criminals will cease their attacks. Rather, they will be emboldened to find more ways to take advantage of an increasing number of hybrid workplaces.
One common weakness in conventional security is the password. Your organization becomes open to attack if a user's password is compromised, or even worse if the email address used for password resets is compromised.
It’s no debate that artificial intelligence has both positive and negative impacts when used to defend against cyber attacks. One way to deal with it is to combine traditional techniques with AI tools when developing a cyber security strategy.
The only guarantee today is that nefarious parties will continue to find new ways to infiltrate networks at financial institutions. Therefore, we must implement best practices to protect against cybersecurity incidents, as well as to resolve all possible issues that can arise should a cyberattack occur.
By prioritizing asset management, organizations can enhance their security posture, optimize existing security investments, and meet compliance requirements, ultimately safeguarding their digital assets and operations in the cloud, on-prem, or hybrid environment.
For IT and security teams, the dramatic increase in demand for applications and digital services, coupled with these heightened expectations for flawless application performance, creates a huge challenge.
During a M&A process, the scope of the organization’s attack surface is stretched to new limits. Every company, from Fortune 500s to smaller enterprises, has digital baggage that can dramatically increase potential security risks, from multiple generations of technologies, various IT stacks, and new and unknown risks in their environments.










