Master Cyber Resilience in Today’s Threat Landscape with ZENfra
Is Your Business Cyber Resilient? 71% of Attacks Exploit Stolen Credentials in 2024
Cyber threats are a constant concern for both SMBs and large enterprises. A cyberattack can cause significant damage to a company’s reputation, and financial losses. This is where cyber resilience comes in – the ability to prepare for, react to, and recover from these ever-evolving threats.
The Threat Landscape
The IBM X-Force 2024 Threat Intelligence Index reports a 71% year-over-year increase in cyberattacks using compromised credentials. Data theft and breaches are also on the rise, with 32% of cyber incidents involving stolen credentials. Furthermore, the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) makes an attractive target for cybercriminals, who may develop lucrative tools to exploit AI technology. This trend highlights the urgency of implementing strong security measures to protect your critical systems.
What is Cyber Resilience & Why is it Important?
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) defines cyber resilience as the ability to prepare for, respond to, recover from, and adapt to adverse conditions that threaten a business's digital assets. It's about proactively confronting cyber threats, minimizing damage when they occur, and responding quickly.
Cyber resilience is even more important for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Fewer features often mean less robust security measures, making them a prime target for attackers. A successful cyberattack can cripple SMBs, leading to lost revenue, loss of customer trust, or even closure.
Building a Cyber Resilient Organization: 5-Step Framework
Developing a cyber resilience strategy is essential for businesses of all sizes.
- Identify - The first step is to understand your environment and overall cyber risk. This involves identifying where your sensitive data is stored, assessing the criticality of your business functions, and maintaining a comprehensive inventory of your digital assets.
- Protect - Once you know your vulnerabilities, you can take protective measures.
This includes strong passwords, network security measures, endpoint protection, employee training on cybersecurity best practices, and regular vulnerability management programs. - Detection - Continuous monitoring is critical to identify suspicious activities and potential threats. Invest in security solutions that provide threat detection and incident response preparedness.
- Respond: Having a clear incident response plan in place is vital. This plan should outline the steps to take upon detecting a security incident, assign specific roles and responsibilities, and emphasize swift action to minimize damage and downtime.
- Recover: The goal of recovery is to get your operations back up and running as quickly as possible. This involves rapid restoration from backups, employing internal or external experts to ensure complete and effective recovery, and containing the attack to prevent further spread.
The ZENfra Advantage: Partnering for Success in a Digital World
While the steps outlined above provide a strong foundation, navigating the complexities of cyber resilience can be daunting. This is where ZENfra comes in. ZENfra’s suite of data management tools, including ZENfra Intelligence and ZENfra Observability, empower organizations to provide the insights and visibility they need to make informed decisions and use resources more efficiently
ZENfra Success 360 offers a complete solution, complementing ZENfra’s full suite of tools. It provides enterprises with the tools to identify threats, protect critical assets, detect attacks faster, respond more effectively, and recover more effectively.
Conclusion: Building a Secure Future
Cyber threats are a reality, but they don’t have to cripple your business. By prioritizing cyber resilience and implementing strong policies, businesses can significantly reduce risk and ensure business continuity. ZENfra Success 360 offers powerful solutions for businesses of all sizes, providing the tools and expertise needed to address growing cyber threats and build a secure future.
Are you ready to take the next step?
Contact ZENfra today to learn more about ZENfra Success 360 and how it can help you enhance your security and overcome any cyber challenge.