The shifts in cyberattack paradigms are constant. Today we can talk about certain attack procedures, and shortly after they change due to the countermeasures implemented against them.
We must keep in mind that there are industries behind these cyberattacks that are dedicated solely to this, and above all, they have plenty of time and a great deal of patience.
What are we not going to talk about here?
We are not going to talk about types of attacks, procedures, or the ways attackers operate. These topics are already well known and, even though we understand them, we continue to be victims of data theft, identity theft, and fraud.
Here, we are going to talk about how to defend ourselves within a professional environment.
Good news: companies are already defending themselves better
It is true that, although the number and aggressiveness of attacks have not decreased, the number of successful attacks has gone down. Companies are defending themselves more effectively, and investment in cybersecurity is increasing.
Key points for a secure business environment
From ABD Consulting and IT Solutions, we are going to outline the key areas that companies should strengthen in order to work within and maintain a secure environment:
1. Employee training
Investing in training and refresher courses for network users on best security practices is a good starting point, enabling employees to recognize phishing emails and use secure passwords, for example.
2. Risk assessment
Conducting regular security audits to identify known and unknown vulnerabilities and potential threats.
3. Antivirus and antimalware software
Having up‑to‑date protection software against viruses and malware and verifying its capabilities.
4. Software updates
Taking inventory of the tools used in the organization and keeping them updated with the latest security patches. This includes, of course, operating systems.
5. Backups
Performing regular backups of important data to ensure recovery in case of an attack and making sure the storage used for this purpose is not vulnerable. Additionally, scheduling periodic restoration tests to verify the reliability and usability of those backups if needed.
6. Data encryption
Identifying and understanding the sensitive information within the organization and encrypting it to protect it from unauthorized access.
7. Access control
Identifying possible entry points to the organization’s data and limiting access to confidential information to authorized personnel only. Scheduling permission‑analysis tasks to verify access rights.
8. Network protection
Securing the Wi‑Fi network and using firewalls to protect the company’s infrastructure.
Why is it so important?
All these aspects and more can be deployed within our network infrastructure to keep it secure and prevent both data theft and identity theft, as well as identity impersonation.
Our proposal from ABD Consulting
At ABD Consulting and IT Solutions, in addition to being Microsoft partners, we are also partners and collaborators with companies specialized in cybersecurity to protect our clients’ data.
Without a doubt, to begin working, it is essential to understand which aspects are vulnerable and which are the strengths of your company’s security. For this reason, we can carry out a security audit where all these aspects are reflected and revealed.
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