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Ransomware represents one of the most significant and pervasive cyberthreats today. What originated as a relatively rudimentary blackmail tool has evolved into a highly sophisticated and organized criminal industry. Businesses and private individuals worldwide are confronted with this growing threat due to its relentless and indiscriminate nature.
The importance of having a high level of cyber resilience is increasing exponentially these days as cyberattacks become more complex and frequent. Cyber resilience is the ability of a company to maintain business operations in the event of a cyberattack and to return to normal state as quickly as possible. This requires both preventive measures to avoid cyberattacks and strategies for rapid response and recovery in the event of a successful attack.
The prevalence of cyberattacks has increased markedly in recent years, becoming a common occurrence in the contemporary business environment. The vast majority of us utilize information technology tools, are connected to networks, and benefit greatly from this connectivity. Nevertheless, an increasing number of companies are coming to recognize that malicious actors are also exploiting this networking and the resulting dependence on digital resources to their advantage. Ransomware attacks for example have become part of the everyday problems faced by many organizations.
In an increasingly complex and dynamic world, it is essential for organizations to continually review and improve their security and defense strategies. One of the most effective ways to uncover vulnerabilities and build resilience is through red teaming. But what exactly is red teaming? And for what types of organizations is it best suited?
Cyberattacks, particularly those involving ransomware, are becoming more prevalent and pose a threat to companies of all sizes. Organizations must be able to respond quickly to minimize financial and reputational damage.
Many businesses today rely on Microsoft 365 services. As these services become more popular, they also become more likely targets for hackers. Experience shows that there are still organizations that have not secured their Microsoft Cloud clients. Therefore, organizations should take protective measures against cyberattacks – Conditional Access policies are one such measure. This article provides an overview of how Conditional Access policies work.
In the digital world, companies are constantly exposed to new threats. Phishing attacks are among the most insidious forms of such threats, as what looks like a simple click on an email can have devastating consequences – from financial loss to data breach.
With the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), the EU has created a sector-wide regulation regarding cybersecurity, ICT risks and digital operational resilience for the finance industry. It will come into force in January 2023 and must be complied with by January 17, 2025.
In 2023, Oneconsult has been added to the official list of qualified APT response service providers of the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). This list helps organizations select suitable providers for IT forensic services and cyber incidents.
The non-profit organization MITRE has been documenting Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) used by known Advanced Persistent Threats (ATPs) since 2013. The result is the MITRE ATT&CK® Framework. ATT&CK stands for “Adversarial Tactics, Techniques & Common Knowledge”.
A well-thought-out incident response plan (IRP) can prepare your organization for an emergency and enable you to respond to incidents in a more structured, efficient and comprehensive manner. An incident response plan provides a structured approach to handling cyber incidents and serves as a guide for each phase of the incident response process. This increases your incident response readiness.
What would you expect power plants, production facilities and transportation companies to have in common? They all use Operational Technology (OT) in sometimes highly critical infrastructures to control industrial systems. Examples include production lines, robot systems and machines, to name just a few.
In the ever-growing digital era, the security of company data is of paramount importance. Choosing the right password manager plays a crucial role.
In an increasingly digital world where the security of corporate data is a top priority, every organization faces the challenge of protecting sensitive information from cyber threats. We are all familiar with the dilemma of having to remember long and complex passwords.
Security headers are an important component of the security of any modern web application. Although this measure is relatively easy to implement, the security headers of many applications are incomplete or incorrectly configured.
In the digital world, we are exposed to various threats every day. One of the most sophisticated and effective attacks is spear phishing. Unlike regular phishing attacks, where cybercriminals send mass emails hoping to deceive a few users, spear phishing targets specific individuals or organizations.
Purple teaming results from the merging of the red (team) and the blue (team) and illustrates how the two teams work together to improve the cyber security of an organization. This is achieved through a cooperation between the two teams, where attack scenarios are discussed, carried out, and analyzed jointly by both teams.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is omnipresent, connecting more and more physical devices with the digital world. Nevertheless, the topic of IT security is neglected in the process. Weak passwords are “hardcoded”, data is transmitted unencrypted, and many devices are accessible from the Internet.
The vast majority of companies nowadays use Windows and therefore Active Directory. The default settings are often designed for functionality rather than security. Also, when an environment has grown over the years, misconfigurations can easily creep in. In addition, weak passwords also compromise its security. All this can make it easy for attackers once initial access to the Active Directory is gained.
Preparation with a comprehensive checklist is central to managing a cyber incident. To ensure that nothing is forgotten during the stressful situation, all departments of a company must be informed about their tasks and duties in advance.
So-called DDoS attacks (Distributed Denial of Service) on IT infrastructures are on the rise – even authorities and critical infrastructures are affected. Can the SCION technology developed in Switzerland prevent the shutdown of Internet services in the future?
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