INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
2017 was a big year for large-scale attacks
Just weeks after WannaCry crippled the NHS and broader industries, NotPetya hit
supermarkets to ad agencies and law firms
Once in a system, the code sought to destroy files
A lack of regular patching of outdated systems because of the issues of downtime and disruption to organisations was the path through which
resources required to conduct manual patching
The result is an environment where basic security practices are being forgotten
greater pace than IT teams can handle.A year after NotPetya, the adage of prevention is better than cure remains true
Our recommendation is clear: go hack yourself
They know what organisations should do to limit their exposure and vulnerabilities regarding network security
So, the chips are stacked against the IT teams already, and engaging in ethical hacking practices can rectify weaknesses before criminals
can exploit it.The issue of cybersecurity goes beyond the industries making the front pages for breaches of cybersecurity
continuous activity spanning many areas including Life Cycle Management
The most secure organisations do not adopt one-size fits all approach, but instead, take a proactive approach and implement robust security
the context of the environment in which it operates
This means security teams must be working towards assessing risk levels and identifying assets (which should be simpler in a post-GDPR
Only then can potential countermeasures be considered, continuity plans put in place, and vulnerabilities detected and managed.The security
exposed just how primitive an approach many organisations are still taking towards cybersecurity, despite the daily warnings and threat of
prevent the impact of the next NotPetya.Charles Eagan is chief technology officer, BlackBerryjCFyr2NRDwgWio8fRizqmf.jpg#
