Accelerated digitalization and the use of cloud solutions have resulted in an increase in the number of cyber attacks.
However, according to data from the FortiGuard LabsFortinet’s threat intelligence and analysis laboratory, Brazil is going against this movement and went from 103 billion attempted cyber attacks in 2022 to 60 billion in 2023. The reduction of just over 40% can be attributed to the increase in investments in information security, but even so, the number is dizzyingly high.
“Today we are experiencing a true global crisis, which affects companies in all segments, regardless of their size”, says Luciano Gomes, cybersecurity product manager at Oi Soluções.
According to data from the British company Sophos, 83% of Brazilian companies that suffered hacker attacks in 2023 ended up paying ransoms, which signals the absence of effective preventive measures. There are several tools that help protect companies from cyberattacks and, often, the question is where to start and how to make the best of each technology.
See Gomes’ tips for implementing truly effective cybersecurity strategies.
- Establish a vulnerability analysis and risk assessment process. “First of all, companies must conduct a thorough analysis of their infrastructure, systems and networks. This involves identifying weaknesses and security gaps, in a risk assessment that can help understand which threats are most likely and what the biggest impacts would be if they occurred. This is the fundamental step in prioritizing security efforts. After all, there is no point investing resources and protecting something if there is no significant risk.”
- Establish security policies and procedures. According to Luciano, it is essential to define who has access to which resources, such as passwords, as well as which practices are acceptable in the daily use of systems.
- Keep systems up to date and check technical security controls regularly, both for operating systems and applications.
- Raise awareness among your employees by properly training them on good security practices. “They need to understand how to recognize cyber phishing and know how to protect themselves. So, this point further strengthens the company’s security strategy and is not just the responsibility of the IT team. Everyone in the organization plays an important role.”
- Carry out continuous monitoring, as threats are constantly evolving. Cybersecurity requires constant effort and companies must carry out and adjust their strategies regularly, adapting to changes in the threat landscape and new technologies. “Also try to maintain a proactive and collaborative approach to protecting your digital assets.”
Solutions for continuous monitoring
After identifying critical vulnerabilities, Luciano explains that it is necessary to look for ways to respond to possible exploitations of these flaws. “It is at this point that events from different vectors must be correlated, including those used by end users, such as endpoints, networks, servers and cloud services, which can be done through technology Extended Detection and Response (XDR), which represents a significant advancement in the evolution of cybersecurity technologies.” It is an antivirus with artificial intelligence that blocks threats in real time. It stands out not only for consolidating security data from multiple sources, but also for using artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to identify complex and subtle threat patterns that could go unnoticed by conventional systems. Another advantage of this technology is that it provides insights into the organization’s security status, facilitating a proactive stance.
“Also with a focus on proactivity, the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) completes the triad of the security strategy with the expertise of qualified professionals to monitor, identify and respond to dangerous activities in networks, systems and devices”, adds cybersecurity product manager at Oi Soluções.
MDR is a managed service, provided by a team of technicians who work in Security Operations Centers (SOC), ensuring agility, real-time monitoring and personalized service with support 24 hours a day, 7 days a day. week.
Finally, for the implementation of an information security strategy to be successful, it is important to have a specialized partner with a robust portfolio of security solutions, such as Oi Soluções, an integrator of digital solutions for the corporate market, ensuring that attacks are identified and responded to quickly to minimize impacts or damage.
This content was originally published in How to protect your company from cyberattacks on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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