RANSOMWARE ATTACKS

Ransomware attacks can be devastating, so it’s important to take steps to protect yourself. Here are some measures you can take:

1. Keep Your Software Up To Date
2. Use Strong Passwords
3. Backup Your Data Regularly
4. Be Cautious Of Email Attachments And Links
5. Use AI/ML End-Point Protection Like Our MDDR(Link To Page)
6. Educate Yourself & Employees

By taking these steps, you can significantly reduce your risk of falling victim to a ransomware attack.

WORKING WITH VENDORS

There are several steps that organizations can take to protect their data while giving vendors the appropriate access:

• Enable 2FA where possible.
• Use Encryption for data at rest and in transit.
• Set permissions who can see that information.
• If possible, setup an audit trail
• Backup your data

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Penetration Test

A penetration test, also known as a pen test, is a simulated attack on your network or systems to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by hackers. It is a valuable way for identifying weaknesses in your security measures and improving your overall security posture.

If your auditors are requesting a penetration test, it’s likely because they want to ensure that your organization is adequately protected against cyber threats. Here are some steps you can take to prepare for a penetration test:

1. Define the scope
2. Notify relevant parties
3. Provide access
4. Set a timeline
5. Review the results

By conducting a penetration test, you can identify vulnerabilities and take steps to improve your security posture, ultimately reducing the risk of a successful cyber-attack.

COLLECTING SENSITIVE INFORMATION

• Enable 2FA where possible.
• Use Encryption for data at rest and in transit.
• Set permissions who can see that information.
• If possible, setup an audit trail
• Backup your data

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WORKING FROM HOME

Also known as telecommuting or remote work, refers to the practice of conducting work remotely. The top three measures look for are:

1. Implement strong access controls: Ensuring employees have unique usernames and strong, regularly updated passwords for all company systems, as well as using multi-factor authentication (MFA), helps prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data and resources.
2. Train employees: Providing regular cybersecurity training helps employees become aware of potential threats and how to mitigate them. A well-informed workforce is essential in preventing cyberattacks that exploit human vulnerabilities, such as phishing and social engineering.
3. Use VPNs and encryption: Encouraging employees to use virtual private networks (VPNs) when accessing company resources and ensuring sensitive data is encrypted during storage and transmission helps protect company data from interception and unauthorized access.

BACKUP AND RECOVERY

Backup and recovery

Refers to the process of creating and maintaining copies of data and systems in order to be able to restore them in the event of data loss or system failure. There are several different approaches to backup and recovery, depending on the specific needs and requirements of an organization.

I’M CONCERNED ABOUT RANSOMWARE

Ransomware attacks can be devastating, so it’s important to take steps to protect yourself. Here are some measures you can take:

1. Keep Your Software Up To Date
2. Use Strong Passwords
3. Backup Your Data Regularly
4. Be Cautious Of Email Attachments And Links
5. Use AI/ML End-Point Protection Like Our MDDR(Link To Page)
6. Educate Yourself & Employees

By taking these steps, you can significantly reduce your risk of falling victim to a ransomware attack.

WE WERE HACKED AND NEED SOME HELP

If you have been hacked, it is important to take immediate action to assess the situation and mitigate any potential damage. Some steps that you can take include: disconnect effected systems. Collect and document all suspicious activities.

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WE HAVE MANY VENDORS WE WORK WITH, HOW CAN WE PROTECT OUR DATA, WHILE GIVING THEM APPROPRIATE ACCESS?

There are several steps that organizations can take to protect their data while giving vendors the appropriate access:

• Enable 2FA where possible.
• Use Encryption for data at rest and in transit.
• Set permissions who can see that information.
• If possible, setup an audit trail
• Backup your data

Have questions, please contact us.

NEED TO CHECK OUR DEFENSES AGAINST CYBER ATTACKS

Defending against cyber-attacks requires a multi-layered approach. Here are some measures you can take:

1. Use Strong Passwords
2. Keep Your Software Up To Date
3. Use Two-Factor Authentication
4. Use AI/ML End-Point Protection Like Our MDDR.(Link To Page)
5. Be Cautious Of Email Attachments And Links
6. Backup Your Data Regularly
7. Educate Yourself & Employees

By taking these measures, you can significantly reduce your risk of falling victim to a cyber-attack. It’s important to remember that cyber threats are constantly evolving, so it’s important to stay vigilant and keep your security measures up to date.

My auditors are asking for a penetration test

A penetration test, also known as a pen test, is a simulated attack on your network or systems to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by hackers. It is a valuable way for identifying weaknesses in your security measures and improving your overall security posture.

If your auditors are requesting a penetration test, it’s likely because they want to ensure that your organization is adequately protected against cyber threats. Here are some steps you can take to prepare for a penetration test:

1. Define the scope
2. Notify relevant parties
3. Provide access
4. Set a timeline
5. Review the results

By conducting a penetration test, you can identify vulnerabilities and take steps to improve your security posture, ultimately reducing the risk of a successful cyber-attack.

My auditors are asking for AI / ML Endpoint protection for our computers

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are increasingly being used in endpoint protection solutions to detect and prevent cyber threats. Endpoint protection is a critical component of any organization’s cybersecurity strategy, as it helps to protect against malware, ransomware, and other types of cyber-attacks that can target endpoint devices such as computers, laptops, and mobile devices.

If your auditors are asking for AI/ML endpoint protection, here are some steps you can take to implement this technology:

1. Research endpoint protection solutions
2. Evaluate vendors
3. Develop a deployment plan
4. Test the solution
5. Monitor and maintain the solution

By implementing AI/ML endpoint protection, you can improve your organization’s ability to detect and prevent cyber threats, ultimately reducing the risk of a successful cyber-attack.

We are collecting sensitive information; how should we protect it?

• Enable 2FA where possible.
• Use Encryption for data at rest and in transit.
• Set permissions who can see that information.
• If possible, setup an audit trail
• Backup your data

Have questions, please contact us.

I’m suspecting someone have breached our network and data

• Collect and document all suspicious activities.
• Enable 2FA where possible
• Change passwords
• Backup your data
• Monitor bank and credit card statements

We have employees working from home, what should we do?

Also known as telecommuting or remote work, refers to the practice of conducting work remotely. The top three measures look for are:

1. Implement strong access controls: Ensuring employees have unique usernames and strong, regularly updated passwords for all company systems, as well as using multi-factor authentication (MFA), helps prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data and resources.
2. Train employees: Providing regular cybersecurity training helps employees become aware of potential threats and how to mitigate them. A well-informed workforce is essential in preventing cyberattacks that exploit human vulnerabilities, such as phishing and social engineering.
3. Use VPNs and encryption: Encouraging employees to use virtual private networks (VPNs) when accessing company resources and ensuring sensitive data is encrypted during storage and transmission helps protect company data from interception and unauthorized access.

We get a lot of phishing emails, what can be done?

To protect against phishing attacks, implement these top three measures:

1. Employee training and awareness: Educate employees about the signs of phishing emails, such as suspicious email addresses, urgent requests, misspellings, and unexpected attachments or links. Encourage employees to be cautious, verify requests through alternative communication channels, and report suspected phishing attempts to the IT or security team.
2. Email filtering and scanning: Deploy email security solutions that use advanced filtering and scanning techniques to detect and block phishing emails before they reach the user’s inbox. These tools can identify suspicious email patterns, attachments, or links, and quarantine or flag them for further investigation. Ensure that these systems are regularly updated to detect the latest threats.
3. Multi-factor authentication (MFA): Implement MFA for all accounts and systems, especially those containing sensitive data. MFA requires users to provide additional authentication factors, such as a one-time code or a biometric identifier, in addition to their password. This added layer of security helps protect against unauthorized access, even if an attacker manages to obtain a user’s login credentials through a phishing attack.

These three measures form a strong defense against phishing attacks. However, it’s important to maintain a comprehensive approach to security that includes other best practices like regularly updating software, limiting access to sensitive data, and having an incident response plan in place.

We want to make sure that we can recover quickly from attacks or other challenges, how should we prepare for that?

Backup and recovery

Refers to the process of creating and maintaining copies of data and systems in order to be able to restore them in the event of data loss or system failure. There are several different approaches to backup and recovery, depending on the specific needs and requirements of an organization.