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CrowdStrike and Microsoft Outage
On July 19th CrowdStrike deployed a faulty patch/configuration update for its Falcon sensor software. The effected devices were those PC’s and servers running Windows operating systems. The outage, which affected systems worldwide, including Windows virtual machines and the MS Azure platform, began rebooting and/or crashing at approximately 10:48 AM Eastern. (The affected systems also included those running Windows 10 and 11 that were running CrowdStrike Falcon). Machines running macOS and Linux were NOT affected. It was noted in a number of sources that there was a similar issue for devices running Linux in April 2024.
At 9:27 AM Eastern, CrowdStrike deployed updated content. Devices that booted with this later content were not affected.
NATURE OF THE ISSUE:
CrowdStrike’s CEO, George Kurtz, confirmed the issue was due to a faulty kernel configuration level file and NOT the result of a Cyber Attack. Given the AT&T data breach just 10 days ago on July 12th, and the fact that there have been 10 major Cyber Attacks or Data Breaches so far in 2024, it was not surprising for the general public, as well as all of the affected all types and sizes of businesses ranging from airlines to hospitals to federal agencies and retail stores to immediately think that another Cyber Incident was the cause of the ensuing outages caused by the configuration issue. Thankfully this was not a cyber-attack, however, this issue does point out just how vulnerable the organizations we critically reliant on are.
THE FIX:
Should any organizations still be unable to fix their issues, there are a number of organizations, including CyberSecOp, that are able to help you with the relatively direct but painstaking task fix for the ‘outage’.
Affected Machines can be restored by booting into safe-mode or the Windows Recovery Environment and deleting any .sys files beginning with C-00000291- and with timestamp 0409 UTC in the %windir%\System32\drivers\CrowdStrike\ directory.
This process must be done locally on each individual device.
Someone will have to reboot the affected computers individually with manual intervention on each system.
NOTE: Some Azure customers have had success by rebooting the affected virtual machines numerous times (10,12,15 times was not unheard of) while connected to Ethernet.
NOTE: Microsoft has also recommended restoring from back-up from before July 18th.
HOW AND WHY THIS HAPPENED
Though at this time we cannot be 100% certain as to what caused this issue, we can expect that one of the primary culprits was the lack of testing and validation of the configuration update prior to its release. As noted in last week’s posting from CyberSecOp, it is absolutely critical for organizations of all sizes, across all market segments to properly plan and establish policies for their use, deployment and on-going updating of their technology ecosystem. In this case, whether or not CrowdStrike has the proper plans and controls in place to ensure they have screened and tested their upgrades, patches and releases is not in question – what is being questioned, and far more importantly is - have they been followed. Further, are those organizations and their managed services providers; effected by this latest outage properly testing and validating ANY changes to their environments before deploying them in to production environments? Is the CMDB in place?
THE MORAL OF THE STORY …
Organizations must develop, iterate on, and adhere to robust policies and procedures to enhance their change management processes. From a risk management standpoint, organizations should reconsider their operational strategies to ensure that dependency on a single vendor does not impact all of their operations. Diversifying vendors and creating competitive hedges can be crucial in times of disaster. Questions organizations should consider asking their managed services providers include:
Was this a planned update?
What testing was conducted in non-production environments, and what were the results?
What CMDB policies and procedures were overlooked?
Empowering Digital Business: The Role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
the role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has evolved into a senior-level executive whose responsibilities traverse areas of technology, risk, and compliance. CISOs have a fiduciary and legal responsibility to their respective organizations, the board, and the public. As a leader for ensuring compliance, the gatekeeper and protector of Intellectual Property, Business Enablement and fortifying the enterprise’s digital ecosystem the CISO is a business influencer! .
As organizations increasingly digitize their operations, ingest more data, and adopt AI initiatives, the CISO stands at the forefront of risk and compliance, ensuring that cybersecurity measures safeguard against the evolving threat landscape, mitigating risk while also enabling threats and supporting our business’s ability to grow and innovate
Developing a Robust Cybersecurity Program
Per Gartner, by 2027, 75% of employees will engage with technology outside the visibility of IT—significantly higher than the 41% reported in 2022. This underscores the CISO's challenge to secure an increasingly decentralized technology landscape while enabling agile and secure digital transformation through the adoption of AI, advanced machine learning, and automation throughout the enterprise.
Embracing Generative AI in Cybersecurity
Generative AI represents a transformative opportunity and challenge for CISOs. As Jeremy D'Hoinne, VP Analyst and KI Leader at Gartner, emphasizes, CISOs must navigate the complexities of generative AI to secure critical business applications of effectively of integrating AI-driven technologies like ChatGPT marks just the beginning of how AI will reshape cybersecurity practices, demanding proactive strategies to harness its benefits while mitigating risks.
Technology Adoption, Security Risk Management and Leveraging Gartner's Cybersecurity Roadmap
CyberSecOp is an award-winning, Gartner-recognized global cybersecurity consultancy. Gartner’s IT Roadmap for Cybersecurity offers a comprehensive guide based on experience, extensive research and insights from thousands of organizations across diverse sectors. It outlines best practices and key stages necessary for executing effective cybersecurity initiatives. CIOs, CISOs, and security leaders can leverage this roadmap to navigate complex security challenges and align cybersecurity strategies with business objectives. Further, CyberSecOp has effectively platformed a programmatic approach to The Technology Adoption Roadmap for Security and Risk Management, which highlights 49 key technologies categorized by adoption phase, deployment risks, and enterprise value. This roadmap operationalizes and helps prioritize investments and strategies to mitigate risks and effectively establish risk tolerances.
Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB)
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)
Deception Technologies
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Identity Governance and Administration (IGA)
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Container Security
Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)
Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP)
Encryption Technologies
Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Vulnerability Assessment and Management
Incident Response Platforms (IRP)
Application Security Testing (AST)
Behavioral Analytics
File Integrity Monitoring (FIM)
Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP)
Data Encryption Gateways
Microsegmentation
Security Ratings Services
Network Access Control (NAC)
Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Security Awareness Training
Remote Browser Isolation (RBI)
Blockchain Security
Email Security Gateways
Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP)
Database Security
Security Configuration Management
Security Operations Centers (SOC)
API Security Management
Backup and Recovery Solutions
Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
Deep Packet Inspection (DPI)
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Security Policy Management
Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM)
Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW)
Data Masking and Tokenization
Insider Threat Detection
Patch Management
Security Awareness Training
Risk Assessment Tools
Digital Rights Management (DRM)
Forensic Analysis Tools
Network Segmentation Tools
These technologies are crucial for organizations looking to enhance their security posture, manage risks effectively, and align their security strategies with business objectives. Gartner's categorization helps security and risk management leaders prioritize investments and initiatives based on the adoption phase, deployment risks, and enterprise value of each technology.
Why Organizations are Revamping Their IT and Cybersecurity Strategies in Response to Cyber Breaches
In recent years, the landscape of cybersecurity has evolved dramatically, driven by the increasing frequency and severity of cyber breaches. Traditionally, many organizations focused primarily on compliance with frameworks and regulatory requirements as their main cybersecurity strategy. However, the surge in sophisticated cyber attacks has prompted a significant shift in approach. Organizations are now recognizing the need for more comprehensive, proactive, and dynamic cybersecurity strategies. This blog explores the reasons behind this shift and the new focus areas in cybersecurity.
The Changing Cyber Threat Landscape
The cyber threat landscape has become more complex and dangerous. Cybercriminals are employing advanced techniques to breach defenses, often targeting vulnerabilities that go beyond regulatory checklists. Notable trends include:
Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs): These are prolonged, targeted attacks where intruders remain undetected within a network for extended periods, gathering data and causing significant harm.
Ransomware Attacks: Ransomware has become a major threat, with attackers encrypting critical data and demanding ransom for its release. These attacks can cripple organizations, leading to severe financial and reputational damage.
Supply Chain Attacks: Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting third-party vendors and suppliers to gain access to their primary targets. This indirect approach can be difficult to defend against and highlights the need for comprehensive security measures.
Insider Threats: Employees, contractors, or partners with access to sensitive data can pose significant risks, whether through malicious intent or unintentional actions.
Why Regulatory Compliance is Not Enough
While compliance with frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS is essential, it is not sufficient on its own to protect against modern cyber threats. Compliance focuses on meeting specific standards and regulations, which are often reactive and lag behind emerging threats. The main limitations of a compliance-only approach include:
Static Nature: Regulatory requirements are often updated infrequently and may not keep pace with the rapidly evolving threat landscape.
Minimum Standards: Compliance often represents the minimum level of security required, not necessarily what is needed for comprehensive protection.
Lack of Proactive Measures: Compliance focuses more on adherence to standards rather than proactive threat detection and response.
False Sense of Security: Organizations that rely solely on compliance may believe they are fully protected when, in fact, they may still be vulnerable to sophisticated attacks.
The Shift to Proactive Cybersecurity Strategies
In response to the evolving threat landscape and the limitations of compliance-based security, organizations are adopting more proactive cybersecurity strategies. Key components of this new approach include:
Risk-Based Approach
Organizations are moving towards a risk-based approach that prioritizes security measures based on the specific risks they face. This involves conducting regular risk assessments, identifying critical assets, and focusing resources on protecting those assets.
Threat Intelligence
Integrating threat intelligence into cybersecurity strategies helps organizations stay ahead of emerging threats. By continuously monitoring threat landscapes and analyzing data from various sources, organizations can anticipate and prepare for potential attacks.
Advanced Threat Detection and Response
Modern cybersecurity strategies emphasize the importance of early detection and rapid response to incidents. This includes deploying advanced detection tools such as intrusion detection systems (IDS), security information and event management (SIEM) systems, and implementing automated response mechanisms.
Continuous Monitoring and Improvement
Cybersecurity is an ongoing process. Continuous monitoring of networks, systems, and user behavior helps detect anomalies and potential threats in real-time. Regularly updating security measures and conducting penetration testing ensures defenses remain robust.
Comprehensive Security Culture
Creating a security-conscious culture within the organization is crucial. This involves regular training and awareness programs for employees, promoting best practices, and fostering an environment where security is everyone's responsibility.
Incident Response and Recovery Plans
Having a well-defined incident response and recovery plan ensures that organizations can quickly and effectively respond to breaches. This minimizes damage, reduces downtime, and helps maintain business continuity.
Conclusion
The increasing complexity and severity of cyber threats have necessitated a shift in cybersecurity strategies for organizations. Moving beyond a compliance-only approach to a more comprehensive, proactive, and dynamic cybersecurity strategy is essential for protecting against modern threats. By adopting a risk-based approach, integrating threat intelligence, enhancing threat detection and response capabilities, and fostering a robust security culture, organizations can better defend against cyber attacks and ensure their long-term resilience and success.
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Hackers Now Utilizing Standard Tools in Data Breaches
Several significant developments have emerged in today's dynamic cybersecurity landscape, highlighting threat actors' evolving tactics and the critical importance of robust cybersecurity measures.
Firstly, the emergence of ShrinkLocker, a ransomware variant exploiting Windows BitLocker, underscores cybercriminals' adaptability in leveraging built-in encryption features for malicious purposes.
Secondly, pharmacy benefit management company Sav-Rx's disclosure of a data breach affecting 2.8 million Americans underscores the ongoing challenges in safeguarding sensitive personal and medical information.
Standard tools are now being employed against organizations, as hackers no longer need to develop or learn new techniques, all while evading detection. This trend has significantly reduced the time required to execute a successful attack, particularly because most organizations rely on well-known software.
1. Ransomware Exploits Windows BitLocker
A new strain of ransomware, dubbed ShrinkLocker, has surfaced. It leverages the Windows BitLocker feature to encrypt victim data. Threat actors are manipulating BitLocker, a full-volume encryptor integrated into the Windows operating system, to encrypt entire hard drives, rendering data inaccessible. Researchers from Kaspersky have identified this new threat, highlighting the importance of robust cybersecurity defenses.
2. Sav-Rx Discloses Data Breach
Pharmacy benefits management company Sav-Rx has disclosed a data breach affecting 2.8 million Americans. The cyberattack, which occurred last October, resulted in the theft of personal data, including sensitive medical information. Investigations into the breach have been ongoing for eight months, underscoring the complex nature of cyber incidents and the importance of timely detection and response.
3. New ATM Malware Poses Global Threat
A new strain of ATM malware has been advertised on the dark web, claiming to compromise a significant percentage of ATMs worldwide. Targeting machines from leading manufacturers, including Diebold Nixdorf and NCR, the malware seriously threatens financial institutions and consumers. The availability of a three-day trial further underscores the sophistication of cybercriminal tactics.
4. Phishing Campaigns Targets Finance Companies
A phishing campaign employing a Python clone of the popular game Minesweeper has surfaced, targeting finance companies in Europe and the U.S. The campaign utilizes malicious scripts hidden within the game code to install remote management software, granting threat actors access to compromised systems. Vigilance against phishing attempts remains essential in mitigating cyber risks.
5. High-Severity Vulnerability Affects Cisco Firepower Management Center
Cisco has issued a warning regarding a high-severity vulnerability in the web-based management interface of the Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software. Exploitable via SQL injection, the vulnerability poses a significant risk to organizations using Cisco's security solutions. Immediate action is advised to mitigate potential exploitation.
6. Recovery Efforts Continue at Ascension Following Cyberattack
Healthcare network Ascension is gradually recovering from a recent cyberattack, which disrupted operations across its 140 member hospitals and senior care centers. The incident underscores the critical importance of cybersecurity in safeguarding patient care and sensitive medical information. Despite ongoing recovery efforts, challenges persist, highlighting the far-reaching impact of cyber incidents on healthcare organizations.
7. Courtroom Recording Software Compromised with Backdoor Installer
Justice AV Solutions (JAVS), a widely used technology for recording courtroom proceedings, has been compromised by hackers. A backdoor installer implanted in a software update allows threat actors to gain complete control of systems, posing significant privacy and security risks. Organizations utilizing JAVS technologies are advised to address the security issue and mitigate potential threats immediately.
Stay informed and proactive about evolving cyber threats. Cybersecurity remains a top priority for safeguarding digital assets and maintaining trust in an increasingly interconnected world.
In summary, the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, presenting complex challenges for organizations and individuals alike. By remaining vigilant, proactive, and leveraging robust cybersecurity solutions, stakeholders can effectively mitigate risks and safeguard against emerging threats in an increasingly interconnected digital environment.
Stay informed and proactive in the face of evolving cyber threats. Cybersecurity remains a top priority in safeguarding digital assets and maintaining trust in an increasingly interconnected world.
Why a Security Operations Center (SOC) is Essential Even with AI
In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a powerful tool, enhancing the capabilities of Security Operations Centers (SOCs). However, integrating AI still doesn't eliminate the need for a dedicated SOC staffed with skilled professionals. Here's why a SOC remains crucial, even with the advancements brought by AI.
Human Expertise and Judgment
AI excels at automating repetitive tasks and quickly analyzing large volumes of data, but it needs the contextual understanding and critical thinking that human analysts provide. Human expertise is essential for interpreting complex data, making nuanced decisions, and providing context that AI cannot fully replicate. The oversight of experienced professionals ensures that security incidents are handled appropriately and effectively.
Navigating a Complex Threat Landscape
The cyber threat landscape constantly evolves, with new and sophisticated attacks emerging regularly. While AI can detect many known threats, a SOC staffed with skilled professionals can better respond to novel and complex attacks that AI may not recognize or fully understand. The human element is critical in adapting to these ever-changing threats and implementing appropriate responses.
Effective Incident Response and Remediation
AI can assist in the initial detection and response to security incidents, but comprehensive incident management often requires human intervention. A SOC is essential for orchestrating and executing a coordinated response to security incidents, ensuring they are managed and resolved effectively. Human analysts can navigate the complexities of incident response, from identifying the root cause to implementing remediation measures.
Custom Tailoring of Security Measures
Every organization has unique security needs and environments. SOC teams can tailor security measures to fit these requirements, ensuring optimal protection. AI tools often require experienced professionals to configure and tune them effectively. A SOC provides the expertise to customize and adapt security measures to an organization's specific context.
Continuous Improvement and Adaptation
Cybersecurity is not a static field; it requires continuous learning and adaptation. SOC teams engage in ongoing training and improvement, adapting strategies based on the latest threat intelligence and lessons learned from past incidents. This dynamic adaptation is critical for maintaining a robust security posture. AI can support this process but cannot replace the continuous improvement driven by human insights and experiences.
Meeting Regulatory and Compliance Requirements
Many industries have strict regulatory requirements for security practices and documentation. A SOC ensures these compliance requirements are met, providing necessary reporting and audits. While AI can assist in gathering and analyzing data, human oversight ensures that regulatory standards are fully met and documented appropriately.
Proactive Threat Hunting
SOC teams actively seek out potential threats and vulnerabilities before exploiting them. This proactive approach involves complex analysis and creativity, areas where human intelligence excels. While AI can support threat hunting by identifying patterns and anomalies, human analysts drive the investigative processes that preemptively mitigate risks.
This is where CyberSecOp's SOC team excels. CyberSecOp offers a highly skilled team of cybersecurity professionals adept at utilizing the latest AI tools and technologies. We provide continuous monitoring, proactive threat hunting, and tailored incident response strategies to protect your organization. With CyberSecOp's SOC team, you gain the advantage of our extensive experience and deep understanding of cybersecurity, ensuring your organization remains resilient against current and emerging threats. Our commitment to excellence in security management and compliance helps safeguard your assets and maintain operational integrity in an increasingly hostile digital environment.
Conclusion
The integration of AI in cybersecurity significantly enhances the capabilities of a SOC, providing valuable tools for data analysis, threat detection, and initial response. However, more than AI is needed to replace the need for skilled human analysts and responders. Combining AI and a dedicated SOC team ensures comprehensive, adaptive, and effective security management. By leveraging the strengths of both AI and human expertise, organizations can better navigate the complex and ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.
Strengthening Security: Understanding Password Management, MFA, and Privilege Management
Safeguarding sensitive data requires a comprehensive strategy that encompasses more than traditional security measures. As organizations navigate the persistent threat of credential theft, adopting robust password management, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Privilege Management solutions is essential.
Password Management: Password management involves implementing policies and tools to regulate password creation, storage, and rotation. These three simple steps enable organizations to enforce strong password policies, securely store credentials, and ensure regular updates, reducing the risk of unauthorized access. Strong password management is crucial as it is the first defense against unauthorized entry into systems and data breaches.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) provides an additional layer of security by requiring users to provide multiple verification forms before accessing systems or data. MFA significantly mitigates the risk of credential-based attacks, even if passwords are compromised. MFA enhances security by adding an extra barrier that malicious actors must overcome to gain unauthorized access.
Privilege Management: Privilege Management limits access to sensitive data and resources within an organization. It is crucial in maintaining data integrity and protecting critical assets from malicious actors. Only authorized users have the necessary permissions to access specific information or perform certain actions. Privilege Management helps prevent unauthorized access, data breaches, and insider threats by enforcing granular access controls and monitoring user privileges.
Summary:
Enhance Security Posture: Implement robust password management, MFA, and Privilege Management solutions to strengthen your organization's security posture and resiliency against cyber threats.
Regulatory Compliance: Effective password and user privilege management helps organizations comply with industry regulations and data protection laws, such as GDPR and PCI DSS.
Reduced Risk of Data Breaches: These measures significantly reduce the likelihood of data breaches and financial losses associated with cyberattacks by mitigating the risk of unauthorized access and credential theft.
Proactive Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for credential leaks and unauthorized access is essential to promptly detect and mitigate potential risks, safeguard sensitive data, and preserve organizational reputation.
How CyberSecOp Can Assist: CyberSecOp offers a comprehensive portfolio of services, such as Managed SOC or dark web monitoring services, to help organizations detect compromised credentials and proactively safeguard their data. Additionally, our team of cybersecurity experts provides tailored guidance and support in implementing robust security measures, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. By partnering with CyberSecOp, organizations can strengthen their defenses against cyber threats, protect sensitive information, and maintain trust with stakeholders in today's interconnected world.
Cybersecurity Defense: Crafting a Successful Vulnerability Management Process Framework
Fortifying your defenses against the evolving threat landscape starts with addressing the gaps within your vulnerability management programs. In this blog, we delve into the intricate process of crafting a successful vulnerability management process framework, highlighting key challenges, strategies, and real-world scenarios.
Understanding the Landscape: The Importance of Process
The cornerstone of effective vulnerability management starts with the process. While technology and skilled professionals are vital components, the absence of well-defined processes can undermine these efforts, leading to inefficiencies and missed opportunities. Establishing clear workflows and transparent priorities is essential to ensuring the success of vulnerability management initiatives.
Challenges and Solutions: Building Robust Processes
Crafting a successful vulnerability management process framework has its challenges. Organizations must navigate various hurdles to establish effective processes, from defining effective workflows to prioritizing risks based on potential impact. Automation, continuous improvement, and adherence to established cybersecurity frameworks are key strategies for overcoming these challenges and building a resilient foundation for vulnerability management.
Real-World Scenario: Learning from Experience
Recently, the CyberSecOp team encountered a client struggling with inconsistent reporting, communication failures, and ineffective remediation plans due to the absence of robust processes in their vulnerability management program. This scenario underscores the critical importance of well-defined processes enabling capable individuals and advanced technology. Organizations can enhance their vulnerability management program and mitigate potential risks by developing clear policies, standard operating procedures, and a continuous improvement framework.
Conclusion: Forging Resilience Through Collaboration
In this dynamic, ever-evolving landscape of cyber-risk security, organizations must embrace a holistic approach to vulnerability management, addressing the challenges within each leg of the three-legged stool: technology, people, and processes. By investing in cohesive, integrated, forward-looking vulnerability management strategies, organizations can safeguard their digital assets and position themselves as leaders in the ongoing battle against cyber adversaries.
Stay Vigilant, Stay Secure
At CyberSecOp, we remain committed to empowering organizations with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate the complexities of the digital landscape securely. Let us forge a resilient foundation that protects your valuable assets and strengthens your cybersecurity posture.
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Give Your Endpoint Protection Program the Attention It Deserves
We are excited to share insights on the critical importance of endpoint security in today's evolving cyber threat landscape. At CyberSecOp, we recognize that adequate endpoint security is foundational to safeguarding your organization against cyberattacks and data breaches. We explore why your endpoint strategy deserves your undivided attention and provide actionable recommendations to enhance your endpoint protection program.
Understanding the Endpoint Threat Landscape
The endpoint threat landscape continues to evolve, with studies indicating that up to 90% of successful cyberattacks originate at endpoint devices. Regardless of organization size or industry, all entities are susceptible to cyber threats targeting endpoints. With remote workforces being more pervasive than ever before, there are more personal devices, wireless networks, and reliance on being productive outside the office’s four walls, maintaining visibility and managing endpoints has become increasingly challenging.
Navigating the Challenges of a Decentralized Workforce
The rise of remote workforces has expanded the attack surface, making endpoint management more complex. Organizations must contend with the proliferation of personal devices in the workplace and the need to implement effective mobile device management and endpoint policies. Endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions are crucial in managing decentralized workforces, providing visibility and security across many endpoints.
Addressing Risks from Non-Traditional Devices
The emergence of non-traditional endpoint devices, such as smartwatches and IoT devices, introduces new avenues for cyber exploitation. Organizations must adapt their security strategies to encompass these diverse endpoints and mitigate associated risks effectively.
Optimizing Tool Coverage and Compliance
Legacy antivirus solutions are no longer sufficient to protect against modern cyber threats. Organizations must evaluate their cybersecurity toolsets to ensure comprehensive coverage and avoid redundancy. Furthermore, maintaining regulatory compliance and meeting cyber insurance requirements are paramount for endpoint security programs.
Future-Proofing Your Endpoint Protection Platform
Endpoint security is not just another tool but a foundational aspect of any cybersecurity program. By integrating endpoint security into your overall security stack and considering all defense strategies, organizations can effectively enhance their cyber resilience and mitigate emerging threats.
Concluding Thoughts: Strengthening Your Cyber Defense
Now is the time to prioritize, assess, and elevate your endpoint protection program. With advanced solutions in place, organizations can secure their cyber infrastructure, enhancing their overall cyber resilience.
At CyberSecOp, we are committed to helping organizations navigate the complexities of the modern threat landscape and strengthen their cybersecurity posture. If you want to learn more about how the right endpoint solution can benefit your business, we invite you to contact us for a consultation.
Thank you for your attention. We look forward to partnering with you to enhance your cybersecurity ecosystem defenses.
Empowering Healthcare E-Commerce: Navigating Cybersecurity Challenges
Empowering Healthcare E-Commerce: Navigating Cybersecurity Challenges with CyberSecOp
Consumer expectations in healthcare are evolving, paving the way for exciting opportunities for healthcare organizations in e-commerce, remote care, and technology based advancements in care. However, with the rise in cyberattacks, it's crucial for regulated health companies venturing into any of these areas to prioritize and harden their cybersecurity measures. Analysts project significant growth in the global healthcare cybersecurity market, estimated to reach around US$58.4 billion by 2030.
To navigate this evolving landscape successfully, healthcare companies must adopt scalable and adaptable e-commerce solutions that prioritize the protection of Protected Health Information (PHI), while also remaining compliant. Choosing the right platforms grounded in security-by-design principles is vital. Integration of cybersecurity measures and auditable compliance across organizational processes is essential, ensuring industrialized security, availability, and global reach.
CyberSecOp offers assistance through cybersecurity solutions focused on Direct to Consumer for Consumer Product security solutions, addressing the evolving consumer needs in healthcare. Trust is paramount, particularly in the healthcare sector, as the industry embraces digital direct-to-consumer (DTC) models. Building trust is essential for long-term success.
Open communication about PHI safeguarding measures builds consumer trust in healthcare ecosystems, fostering engagement and sustainable growth. Establishing long-lasting consumer relationships based on trust is paramount, influencing consumer decisions and promoting brand loyalty.
Modernizing and hardening direct-to-consumer channels in regulated healthcare markets presents significant opportunities, contingent upon effective risk management and trust-building efforts with support from CyberSecOp will build that trust.
As a security consultancy, CyberSecOp provides award winning, industry recognized, expert guidance on cybersecurity strategies tailored specifically for the healthcare industry, ensuring comprehensive protection of PHI and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Safeguarding Business Operations: The Importance of Privileged Access Management Risk Assessment
In today's digital age, businesses heavily depend on digital systems, applications, and online platforms for their day-to-day operations. However, alongside this reliance on technology comes the ever-growing risk of unauthorized access to sensitive accounts and data. Particularly vulnerable are companies with privileged access to critical systems and applications, making them prime targets for cyber threats aimed at exploiting human vulnerabilities within organizations.
Recent headlines have shed light on the alarming sophistication of cybercriminals, with reports of ransom scams employing AI-generated deepfakes to manipulate individuals into surrendering substantial sums of money. Such incidents underscore the evolving tactics of cyber attackers and their readiness to exploit technological advancements for financial gain.
The impact of cybercrime on businesses cannot be overstated. According to recent statistics, in 2022 alone, the FBI received over 900,000 cybercrime complaints, resulting in staggering losses amounting to $5.3 billion. From phishing scams to ransomware attacks, cybercriminals employ a diverse array of tactics, leveraging AI-powered technologies to breach security measures and wreak havoc on organizations' digital infrastructure.
In light of these escalating threats, it is imperative for businesses to remain vigilant and proactively safeguard their digital assets. One crucial step towards bolstering cybersecurity defenses is the implementation of Privileged Access Management (PAM) risk assessments.
By conducting thorough PAM risk assessments, organizations can identify potential security gaps and vulnerabilities associated with privileged access to critical systems and applications. This process involves several key steps:
Step 1: Identify privileged users and assets
Begin by identifying all individuals, including employees, contractors, and third-party vendors, who possess privileged access to critical systems and applications. Simultaneously, pinpoint the assets these users can access, such as servers, databases, and essential applications.
Step 2: Determine the level of access
Next, ascertain the extent of access granted to each privileged user. This entails delineating the specific privileges conferred upon them, such as administrative or superuser access. Moreover, evaluate existing policies and procedures governing access to critical assets.
Step 3: Assess the risks
Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the risks associated with privileged access. Identify potential threats and vulnerabilities, including unauthorized access attempts, data breaches, and insider threats. Assess the potential impact of these risks on the organization's operations, reputation, and financial standing.
Step 4: Implement controls
Implement robust controls to mitigate identified risks effectively. This may involve deploying role-based access controls, enforcing the principle of least privilege, and establishing robust monitoring and auditing mechanisms to detect and prevent unauthorized access.
Step 5: Review and update regularly
Regularly review and update the PAM risk assessment to ensure its continued effectiveness. Adapt the assessment to reflect changes in the organization's PAM policies, procedures, and the evolving threat landscape.
By adhering to these steps, businesses can fortify their cybersecurity posture and mitigate the risks associated with privileged access. Ultimately, prioritizing cybersecurity and staying abreast of emerging threats is paramount in safeguarding sensitive accounts and ensuring uninterrupted business operations amidst the ever-present specter of cyber threats.
Deep Dive: Unconventional Strategies for Fortressing Your Security Posture
In today's ever-escalating cyberwarfare, building an impenetrable security fortress requires venturing beyond the standard firewalls and antivirus shields. Let's delve into unconventional strategies that can bolster your defenses and surprise even the most cunning attackers.
Think Unthinkable, Act Unpredictable:
Embrace the Underdogs: While familiar names dominate the software landscape, consider migrating sensitive operations to lesser-known applications. Their smaller attack surfaces make them less predictable targets, potentially throwing attackers off guard. But beware, thorough vetting and security assessments are crucial before diving in.
Friend or Foe? The Internal Keylogger Conundrum: This ethically sensitive but potentially powerful tool can monitor employee activity but with great caution. Ensure strict regulations and employee privacy are upheld. Remember, prioritize prevention through comprehensive training and access control before resorting to monitoring.
Zero Trust: Your Network, Your Rules: Ditch the outdated "trust but verify" approach and embrace "never trust, always verify" with Zero Trust methodology. Segment your network, enforce multi-factor authentication for every access attempt, and implement least-privilege access, granting escalation only when absolutely necessary. Remember, trust is earned, not assumed.
Beyond Your Walls: Securing the Extended Ecosystem:
Vendor Risk Management: Don't Let the Backdoor Swing Open: Third-party vendors are often the weakest link in the security chain. Conduct thorough attack surface assessments and due diligence checks on every vendor. Prioritize those with demonstrably robust security postures and minimal dark web exposure. Remember, your security is only as strong as your weakest link.
Move Security Beyond Marketing Hype: Don't fall victim to "security theater," where vendors showcase impressive-sounding features without the substance. Demand transparency and evidence of effectiveness. Request detailed security audits and penetration testing reports to see their defenses in action. Remember, security is not a show, it's a shield.
Remember:
There's No Silver Bullet: These strategies are complementary tools, not magic solutions. Integrate them with traditional security practices and a risk-based approach for maximum impact.
Context is King: What works for one organization might not be suitable for another. Tailor your approach based on your specific industry, risk profile, and resources.
Eternal Vigilance is the Price of Liberty: The threat landscape is a living, evolving beast. Stay updated on new vulnerabilities, adapt your strategies accordingly, and conduct regular security assessments to identify and address emerging threats. Remember, security is a continuous journey, not a one-time destination.
By embracing these unconventional ideas, adapting them to your unique context, and maintaining a proactive approach, you can build a security posture that not only deters attackers but leaves them bewildered and frustrated. Remember, the best defense is an unexpected one. Let's start thinking outside the box and outsmart the adversaries before they even have a chance.
SEC Proposes New Cybersecurity Rules
The SEC proposed to add new Item 106 to Regulation S-K and updates to Forms 10-Q and 10-K that will require public companies to provide periodic updates about previously disclosed cybersecurity incidents when a material change, addition or update has occurred.
These days cyber-attacks are common across all industries and sectors, however, the finance industry inclusive of fintech seems to be one of the most targeted by cyber-attackers and cyber criminals. In 2021, according to Statista, the finance industry was ranked as the second largest target for cyber-attacks being targeted four times more than healthcare and almost nine times more than government. Although most organizations in the finance industry have built formidable security programs, the inbound threats have also become much more frequent and sophisticated. As cyber-attacks constantly grow in number and sophistication, we see organizations being breached every day. According to J Makas at ThinkAdvisor.com, by 2023 an estimated 33 billion accounts will be affected by cyberattacks targeting the financial sector.
SEC in response to rising threats
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in response to these rising threats and as a result of concerns voiced surrounding the lack of preparedness across the industry to advanced cyber-threats, has proposed new rules with a focus on standardizing and increasing cyber-reporting across the finance industry and public companies. The new rules proposed on March 9th of 2022 would require public companies to make prescribed cybersecurity disclosures. This proposal is an attempt to protect investors and strengthen their ability to evaluate public companies’ cybersecurity practices and incident reporting. cover IT risk management, cyber incident reporting, and cyber risk disclosure. The proposed rules would make cybersecurity a large part of the overall enterprise risk management
The proposed rules are an expansion on SEC’s previous guidance from 2011 and 2018 and would make material cybersecurity incident reporting, including updates about previously reported incidents as well as ongoing disclosures on companies' governance, risk management, and strategy with respect to cybersecurity risks, including board cybersecurity expertise and board oversight of cybersecurity risks, all mandatory.
In specific, the new rules would add cybersecurity incidents on Form8-K requiring organizations to disclose all cybersecurity incidents and identified risks. The information required on the Form 8-K would cover (a) the timing of cyber-incidents and whether they are resolved or ongoing, (b) required brief details on the nature of the incident, (c) a report on any affected data even if the data was not exfiltrated, d) effects of every cyber incident on the organization’s operations, and e) information on remediation activity. One interesting item of note is that the actual date the cyber-incident began will be required and not just the date it was discovered.
Require companies to disclose
Also, the new rule would require companies to disclose the following in form 10-K:
· Does the company have a cybersecurity risk assessment program and if so, provide a description of such program;
· Does the company engage assessors, consultants, auditors or other third parties in connection with any cybersecurity risk assessment program;
· Does the company have policies and procedures to oversee and identify the cybersecurity risks associated with its use of any third-party service provider (including, but not limited to, those providers that have access to the company's customer and employee data), including whether and how cybersecurity considerations affect the selection and oversight of these providers and contractual and other mechanisms the company uses to mitigate cybersecurity risks related to these providers;
· Does the company undertake activities to prevent, detect, and minimize the effects of cybersecurity incidents;
· Does the company have business continuity, contingency and recovery plans in the event of a cybersecurity incident;
· Have previous cybersecurity incidents have informed changes in its governance, policies, procedures, and technologies;
· How and whether cybersecurity-related risks and incidents have affected or are reasonably likely to affect its results of operations or financial condition and if so, how; and
· Cybersecurity risks are considered a vital part of its business strategy, financial planning, and capital allocation and if so, how.
requires cyber risk management to be identified in the organization's 10-K form
The proposed rules will also require information on the company’s cybersecurity governance, board oversight of the cybersecurity risks, and how cybersecurity risks are managed and assessed to be present in the company’s form 10-K as well as in annual reports. Companies will also be required to identify any members of the board with expertise in cybersecurity including their names and a full description of the nature of their expertise. Besides these requirements, there will also be disclosure requirements to tag any data that at any point was considered to be affected in any way by a cyber-incident. Lastly, foreign private issuers ("FPI") will also have mandatory incident disclosures to make.
These rules proposed by the SEC are meant to provide more visibility to investors as well as the federal government, thereby protecting investors as well as standardizing the level of cybersecurity and IT risk management programs across public companies and the finance industry. It is likely that Congress as well as entities such as the SEC will not stop here and will continue to propose further cybersecurity and IT risk management related regulation.
Gartner Recognizes CyberSecOp - Ranked 2nd for Security Consulting Worldwide.
CyberSecOp receives the highest overall score on Gartner Peer Insights for Security Consulting Services, Worldwide in 2022.
June 8, 2022 - CyberSecOp today announced that its Security Consulting Services received a 4.9 out of 5 overall rating from Gartner Peer Insights, placing CyberSecOp in the top two on Gartner’s Security Consulting Services Worldwide category.
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Cyber Threats Require New Approach to Design Flaws and Risk
Now that the year is in full swing, and you’re only left with the distant memories, COVID, and cyber security, what are your business cyber objectives for 2022?
Ours goals are to continue helping businesses:
Improving security for everyone, by doubling the amount or organizations we helped last year (100% our client shows no evidence of a data breach)
Offer competitive pricing, to make security an attainable goal for every organization
Reduce cost and increase security by implementing more automation and artificial intelligence
Cyber threats are a real threat to all modern businesses, with the evolution of technology in all sectors. Malicious cyberattacks in 2021 forced shutdown of many business operations at an average downtime of a month. According to multiple reports, the amount of companies who ended paid hackers grew by 300% in 2020, and 200% in 2021. The businesses that were victimized had two options, pay the ransom or go out of business.
Email is the most popular attack vector
Email is still a top attack vector cybercriminal use. A majority of data breaches are caused by attacks on the human layer, but email hacking is much more than phishing.
Top 3 email attacks
Most wire frauds are successful over email communication; the focus trust, in most case the threat actor would be in the middle of a communication between two are more parties. This allows the threat actor to control the conversation, and change wire information.
Threat actor’s setup email rules to keep persistent connections and visibility to gain insight into the organization long after all passwords have been changed.
Threat actors add external emails to distribution groups to keep persistent connect and gain continuous insight into the organization in preparation for their next attack.
Double and Triple Extortion
Cybercriminal groups identified by the FBI responsible for most incidents are known for conducting aggressive “double/triple extortion” ransomware attacks once they have gained access to a network.
In double extortion attacks not only is the victim organization’s data rendered inaccessible until a ransom is paid but the criminals may further monetize the ransomware attack by coupling it with a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack or selling the stolen data onto other criminal groups. In some cases, if the organization is not careful, hackers use email, phone, or text to deceive employees into helping them commit wire fraud.
Providing security is challenging in any industry, whether you’re talking about agriculture, automobiles, furniture, financial services, or educational. It requires special equipment and knowledge around how things can fail in the field, and a disciplined approach to executing tests that reflect real-world conditions as much as possible.
This is where CyberSecOp can help your organization
We are an independent third-party testing, and compliance readiness firm, operating only within the cybersecurity industry. With our comprehensive suite of services and solutions our team can provide continuous testing, security program development, security tabletop exercise, security awareness training to reduce risk and increase critical testing against sensitive systems, using real-world conditions.
Ransomware Protection with Zero Trust Security
Zero Trust Security Architecture: Why is the Zero Trust Security Model important?
Endpoints represent the most significant attack surface, according to IDC, with over 70% of breaches originating on the endpoint. Organizations have a diverse mix of endpoints connected to their network, whether laptops, mobile endpoints, servers, firewall, wireless hotspots, or IoT devices. Zero-trust architecture works to ensure that users, devices and network traffic are all verified and subjected to least-privilege rules when accessing trusted resources. This way, compromised assets are limited in their scope and an attacker is prevented from moving laterally across the network.
With the rise of remote endpoints and high-profile ransomware attacks, businesses face more cybersecurity threats than ever before. Traditional network security models which assume users and computing devices within the “trusted” network environment are free from compromise and cannot secure organizations. Businesses are also now recognizing that attacks are more sophisticated and that internal networks are no longer more trustworthy than what lies outside the firewall. CyberSecOp and the security community recognized that Zero-trust security is the ultimate protection against ransomware.
Zero Trust Security Optimization
Zero Trust Network (ZTN) concept follows the mantra of never trust, always verify. Through this approach, organizations can reduce their open attack surface and adopt enhanced security capabilities beyond traditional defenses. Zero Trust enables organizations to reduce risk of their cloud and container deployments while also improving governance and compliance. Organizations can gain insight into users and devices while identifying threats and maintaining control across a network.
Traditional – manual configurations and attribute assignment, static security policies, least-function established at provisioning, proprietary and inflexible policy enforcement, manual incident response, and mitigation capability.
Advanced – some cross-solution coordination, centralized visibility, centralized identity control, policy enforcement based on cross-solution inputs and outputs, some incident response to pre-defined mitigations, some least-privilege changes based on posture assessments.
Optimal – fully automated assigning of attributes to assets and resources, dynamic policies based on automated/observed triggers, assets have dynamic least-privilege access (within thresholds), alignment with open standards for cross pillar interoperability, centralized visibility with retention for historical review
10 Ransomware Prevention Best Practices
Below are 10 best practices to help security professionals improve endpoint management:
CyberSecOp Managed Zero Trust security services were built with a new approach that creates zero-trust connections between the users and applications directly to solve this unique challenge. As a scalable, cloud-native platform, it enables digital transformation by securely connecting users,
devices, and applications anywhere, without relying on network-wide access. This platform is delivered by five key architecture attributes, unique to the CyberSecOp Managed Zero Trust Security services that together enable organizations to provide strong security and a great user experience to their employees and customers.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is is an electronic authentication method in which a computer user is granted access to a website or application only after successfully presenting two or more pieces of evidence to an authentication.
Email Security is critical because 74% of organizations in the United States experienced a successful phishing attack. Implementing email security gateway, DMARC, SPF, DKIM, stronger encryption, and MFA can reduce email compromise by over 98%.
CyberSecOp endpoint management solution that supports application isolation and containment technology is a form of zero-trust endpoint security. Instead of detecting or reacting to threats, it enforces controls that block and restrain harmful actions to prevent compromise. Application containment is used to block harmful file and memory actions on other apps on the endpoint. Application isolation is used to prevent other endpoint processes from altering or stealing from an isolated app or resources. This can prevent ransomware from being deployed on devices.
CyberSecOp endpoint management solution support Protective DNS Service (PDNS) refers to a service that provides Domain Name Service (DNS) protection (also known as DNS filtering) by blacklisting dangerous sites and filtering out unwanted content. It can also help to detect & prevent malware that uses DNS such as URL in phishing emails and hiding tunnels to communicate attackers' command and control servers.
CyberSecOp endpoint management solution supports bandwidth throttling so that remote endpoints can be continuously patched and secured rather than having to periodically send IT resources to remote locations. Our solution delivers patch management over the internet without requiring corporate network access. This ensures that internet-facing systems are patched in a proactive, timely manner rather than IT having to wait for these devices to visit the corporate network before they can be scanned and remediated.
CyberSecOp endpoint management reduces administrative overhead of endpoint management solutions to accommodate tight budgets and future growth. Our solutions support many endpoints using a single management system.
Consolidate endpoint management tools. Use a single tool to patch systems across Windows, Mac and variations of Unix operating systems to simplify administration, minimize the number of open network ports, and reduce the number of active agents on endpoints.
Validate that the endpoint management solution provides accurate, real-time endpoint data and reports. End users make changes to endpoints all the time and information that is hours or days old may not reflect a current attack surface.
CyberSecOp endpoint management allows administrators to apply patches that address the highest levels of risk first based on current endpoint status. This gives the biggest impact from remediation efforts.
Make sure the endpoint management solution enforces regulatory and corporate compliance policies on all endpoints constantly to avoid unintended drift and introduction of new vulnerabilities.
To conclude
Ransomware protection needs to go beyond detecting and blocking an initial malware infection at the email perimeter. Malware can enter your organization by other means, and cyber attacks often use the web channel to contact command and control servers and download the encryption keys necessary to complete the cyber attack.
What is a Zero Trust Security Architecture?
What is Zero Trust Security?
Zero Trust Security, also referred to as Zero Trust Networks or Zero Trust Architecture, is a security concept with one basic principle: don’t automatically trust anything to access your data, whether it’s connecting from outside your organization or within. Implementing Zero Trust involves various technologies, policies, and processes that help you better respond to the sophisticated approaches cybercriminals are using to gain access to sensitive data.
CyberSecOp’s Zero Trust Security service offers a comprehensive solution to secure all access to your applications and environment from any user, device, and location. Zero trust is a security model based on maintaining strict access controls.
With the recent and very public surge of cyber incidents affecting businesses and critical infrastructure, you may have heard the phrase ‘Zero Trust’ regarding cyber security and protecting business assets. So what is Zero Trust? Put Zero Trust is a model of thought that centers around never trusting any device, application, or person, regardless of whether they are attempting to connect from inside or outside the network. This methodology is gaining more and more traction as cloud application usage increases and the permanent shift to remote work is further implemented.
Zero trust is a strategy where everything (People, Data, Sessions, Devices, Applications) is treated as suspicious regardless of whether it's inside or outside the network. Essentially it is a ‘default deny’ posture, even for users within the organization. Instead of ‘Trust, verify the organization ‘Never Trusts, Always Verify.’ This is not accomplished by one tool but rather by policy, procedure, and means. Zero trust also focuses on Least Privilege- a Methodology that states no user should have more rights and permissions than what is needed to perform their work.
Zero Trust focuses on 5 pillars
1. Device Trust
2. User Trust
3. Transport and Session Trust
4. Application Trust
5. Data Trust
CyberSecOp can transform your business into a Zero Trust model by focusing on the tools, policy, and procedures to protect these five pillars and substantially decrease the odds of a successful breach.
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OVERVIEW: MANAGED SECURITY - MDR SERVICES - MANAGED COMPLIANCE
With Zero Trust network access for your private apps and systems, you no longer have to choose between user experience and security. CyberSecOp Managed Zero Trust services were built with a new approach that directly creates zero trust connections between the users and the applications to solve this unique challenge. As a scalable, cloud-native platform, it enables digital transformation by securely connecting users, devices, and applications anywhere without relying on network-wide access. This platform is delivered by five key architecture attributes unique to the CyberSecOp Managed Zero Trust services. Together, they enable organizations to provide strong security and a great user experience to their employees and customers.
ZERO TRUST SECURITY SOLUTION & SERVICES
When all employees have the same access privileges, the network is vulnerable. VPNs may provide adequate security for on-premise resources, but only Zero Trust solutions offer the user-based access rules required for proper cloud security.
Our Zero Trust solutions and services utilize multi-layered cybersecurity protection to transform your business with cybersecurity orchestration, automation, cybersecurity consulting, cloud, and managed security services. We implement a comprehensive approach to secure and protect businesses from cyber threats. Our cybersecurity services cover all the following areas needed for a zero-trust secure environment: Cybersecurity Program Strategy, Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Advanced Malware & Ransomware Protection, Perimeter Security, Application Assessment, & Security Monitoring Services. We know where you are and how to protect your organization with a cybersecurity gap analysis to identify a more precise road map and a more robust cybersecurity program.
Zero Trust Cybersecurity Benefits and More
Zero trust networks, of course, extend beyond security. They are also inherently agile, a vital benefit for an increasingly remote workforce. As massive remote crews put unprecedented strain on cloud resources, the more stability and resilience you can build into your architecture, the better. Rather than backhauling remote data to a static data center, zero trust applications connect directly into your network from outside the perimeter, which helps free up bandwidth for DevOps and access business-critical cloud services.
ADOPT OUR ZERO TRUST SECURITY MODEL DEFENSE APPROACH
AUTOMATED PKI LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT ZERO TRUST
The automated PKI lifecycle management platform enables Zero Trust by utilizing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificates and key pairs, strengthening digital identities, and securing the connections between entities beyond the firewalled network architecture. In this age of digital transformation, the Zero Trust model increases the need for a consolidated, automated, and modern approach to PKI.
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Control desktop, laptop, and mobile device access to malicious and inappropriate websites.
SECURE WEB GATEWAY
Protect against every kind of threat and ensure strict compliance with policies without slowing down your users.
ANTI SPAM & EMAIL GATEWAY
Secure Email Gateway protects organizations and employees from spear-phishing, malware, spam, and zero-day attacks. To ensure zero trust by removing spam and malicious email traffic before it enters your network to ensure zero trust.
ADVANCED ENDPOINT PROTECTION
Secure all your servers, desktops, laptops, and mobile devices from known and unknown malware–without requiring signatures or updates.
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web apps and websites providing advanced
filtering, security, and intrusion protection.
SIMPLIFY COMPLIANCE REPORTING
Meet compliance requirements with no extra work. CyberSecOp Consultants have you covered, delivering streamlined reports of system access across the organization and zero trust technologies.
CYBER SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER
Your always-on certified cybersecurity professionals team provides 24/7/365 surveillance and remediation services to ensure zero trust.
DATA LOSS PREVENTION
Monitor and control the movement of sensitive and confidential data across the network. Implement a ‘zero-trust’ data loss prevention (DLP) strategy utilizing activity, system-access, schedule, and content-based rules to ensure zero trust.
SINGLE SIGN-ON
A secure cloud single sign-on solution that IT, security, and users will love. Single sign-on solutions can quickly connect to and sync from identity stores including AD, LDAP, HR systems, and other third-party identity providers to ensure zero trust.
MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION
Secure, intelligent access to delight your workforce and customers. Secure your accounts and apps with a robust multi-factor authentication solution to keep the right people in and the wrong people out. Protect all your resources, including customer-facing and enterprise apps that store your most sensitive data to ensure zero trust.
SECURITY INCIDENT EVENT MANAGEMENT
We are providing actionable intelligence leveraging current events and data. Our SIEM collects logs and circumstances of the network traffic and web assets, security devices, operating systems, applications, and databases and reviews the vulnerabilities using artificial intelligence to process to ensure zero trust.
REMOTE MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT
Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) is remote monitoring software that allows you to remotely monitor and manage endpoints, computers, mobile devices, and networks from a centralized console to ensure zero trust.
MANAGED CYBERSECURITY SERVICES
CyberSecOp is a cybersecurity service provider offering a range of solutions related to protecting computer systems within an organization. Cybersecurity is a constantly evolving industry created in response to hacking, viruses, and other personal and business data threats. CyberSecOp-managed cybersecurity services will provide your business with expertise in the three stages of business cybersecurity protection services: assessment, security program implementation, and governance. We implement external and internal cybersecurity solutions with advanced IT security software and hardware solutions. CyberSecOp provides several cybersecurity tools to ensure end-to-end cybersecurity protection. We also offer IT outsourcing services to address your company’s information technology needs.
End to End Cybersecurity Services
We offer cybersecurity and strategic advisory consulting, incident response, design, and deployment services. We will implement a security program strategy to align information security policy, security controls, and plan with business goals.
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CyberSecOp is a leader in managed cybersecurity services. Our cybersecurity team will implement a secure framework and constantly monitor and protect your business from cyber threats. Our cybersecurity experts integrate business context intelligence, threat data, and cybersecurity insights to protect your assets and data. The risk scene develops with rising rates; it takes more oversight with cybersecurity services to effectively ensure your organization is secure from cyber threats. Our team will work with your firm to identify any risks or threats it may face. We will deliver recommendations highlighting security flaws in your environment and the immediate steps to these issues.
CYBERSECURITY AS A SERVICE (CSAAS)
CyberSecOp offers proactive Cybersecurity as a Service (CSaaS) to mitigate cyber risk. Every business needs defense in-depth, includincludessecurity solutions and cybersecurity experts who can deploy and monitor them.
Transform and strengthen your cybersecurity to become proactive, effective and resilient. Cybersecurity is a core business requirement, providing a secure foundation to transform your enterprise and support your business. Ready to see how CyberSecOp Cybersecurity Services can help?