SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 22,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to cybersecurity -
we just want to be safe. For years, our primary adversary was a
lone-wolf hacker who had to target us specifically, so being
anonymous was our best defense. That all changed with the emergence
of Bitcoin which made it possible to transfer large
amounts of wealth relatively anonymously. This attracted large and
well-funded criminal organizations and, many of which are state
(Government country) sponsored, that have the sophistication to
constantly bombard the entire internet with malware - mainly
Ransomware. The days of "it will never happen to me" are over. If
you use the internet, you are a target and you are at war.
Ransomware is the primary weapon used to steal from networks.
This type of malware encrypts a user's files, demanding a ransom in
exchange for restored access or unencrypting your files. Paying the
ransom will not resolve the situation, but often results in ongoing
extortion. On a regular basis, our enemies evolve and modify
Ransomware to elude and evade the latest security measures. These
mutations are intentional and designed to enrich them at our
expense.
As cybercrime becomes more prevalent, especially with
AI-enhanced social engineering and brute force attacks, the cyber
war is now existential. We are losing this war. How badly? In 2022
alone the "known" losses and or damages caused by Cybercrime
has been reported as 6 trillion
dollars world-wide. This means cybercrime should be
considered the 3rd largest GDP in the world.
It's not that we aren't trying, the world spent $282 billion last year trying to defend against
cybercrime. But there has been too much focus on products and a
lack of cohesive implementation to be very effective. To win the
cyber war, a combination of talented cyber experts and the latest
technology must be deployed effectively. This is the culture and
value proposition that CISO Global (NASDAQ: CISO) brings to its
customers. CISO Global offers a combination of security and
compliance experts with the highest levels of technical skills with
state-of-the-art proprietary technology and best of breed
partnerships.
CISO Global Is Changing the Cybersecurity Mindset
"Cybersecurity is a Culture, not a Product" is the trademark of
CISO Global. The best technology can only become effective when
properly deployed by skilled cyber professionals. Companies like
CISO Global are pioneering a new mentality in protecting against
cybercrime by reshaping the concept of cybersecurity from a purely
product-based approach to an ingrained cultural mindset.
Every network is unique. With unique IT architecture, size,
scale and location. Security solutions need to be as unique as the
attack surfaces they protect. Education and creating a culture of
security form the basis of a holistic approach to security. Reading
CISO press releases, its website, and filings, education and
culture are clearly at the heart of CISO Global's mission to combat
ransomware. That reach is expanding, with CISO actively engaging
potential clients through workshops, seminars, and training
programs designed to empower businesses to understand the evolving
tactics employed by cybercriminals and the measures they can take
to fortify their defenses. The takeaway is usually the same from
these events: by educating attendees and providing a deep
understanding of cybercrime, ransomware and its implications, CISO
Global is empowering people with the crucial knowledge to be
proactive rather than reactive in the face of cyber threats.
It Takes An Army
To be more effective, all segments of a company must share a
security culture. From the CEO to the mail room, everyone must
understand the role they play in helping to defend the company. Our
military is effective because all the diverse service units and
teams are aligned toward the common goal of defending the nation.
While only a small percentage of active-duty military engage the
enemy, all service members go to work every day aware of and
aligned to this common purpose. Like the military, cybersecurity
consists of an army of different specialized service groups that
must be aligned to the common goal of defending customers and our
government from attack.
To be more effective in the fight against ransomware, it starts
with compliance. This is where the network road map and security
playbook reside. Compliance must evolve as the network evolves and
the threat environment changes. Gap analysis and pen testing help
identify areas for improvement and where the network is most
vulnerable to Ransomware. Audit teams ensure compliance with cyber
regulations and standards so that a network has 3rd
party validation for network counterparts. Training provides
ongoing education to the entire organization about the latest
Ransomware threats and the best practices to improve a networks
security posture. Network monitoring in Security Operation Centers
continuously scans for Ransomware and any signs of a security
breach. Remediation teams patch and fill gaps in networks that
might be exploited by Ransomware. Incident Response are the
warriors on the front lines. They combat the Ransomware and hackers
directly by defending networks from breaches and Ransomware
attacks.
Whether these teams are internal to the company or alongside
their IT department, or are provided by a company like CISO Global,
their efforts must be coordinated and deployed with the singular
purpose of defending the organizations from threats. To be most
effective, everyone must know their role and be aligned with a
culture of security.
Next Generation Weapons
To be effective against a motivated and sophisticated enemy that
is constantly upgrading it's arsenal, the most up to date
technology needs to be properly deployed. CISO Global provides
clients with a combination of proprietary solutions designed
specifically to repel, defuse and incapacitate Ransomware - even
after it has gained access to a network. Working like a vaccine for
Ransomware, this technology significantly improves a network's
resiliency to attack.
Bringing together global security teams, CISO Global is
continually accumulating security IP, testing and refining it and
then deploying as part of the larger security solution. The company
recently announced the formation of an IP holding company so that
these solutions can be licensed to other security providers, MSPs
and insurance companies.
To ensure that the latest technology is available for customers'
defense, CISO Global has entered into partnerships with Microsoft,
Halcyon, Cigniti and other market leaders. Despite the misleading
claims of many product companies, there is no "magic bullet"
product that stops all security attacks. To be most effective, a
combination of internal and external solutions must be properly
deployed and monitored by security professionals. And these will
keep evolving just as the bad actors do every day.
Your Best Defense
This combined solution, leveraging strength from CISO Global's
and industry giant expertise, is timely. Cyber threats to business
are evolving, constant and growing. The lure of trillions of
dollars means we face a highly motivated enemy that is becoming
more automated, well funded and sophisticated in their attacks.
Global financial companies, healthcare organizations and government
networks have been targeted and attacked for decades, up 468% since
the pandemic. Now our entire economy is under attack. The good news
is our enemy doesn't want to destroy us, they just want our money
and assets. Knowing their motivation means we can focus our
resources and align our culture. While there is no such thing as
safe, creating a culture of security that combines talent with a
next gen arsenal gives you the best defense.
About CISO Global Inc.
CISO Global is an industry leader as a managed cybersecurity and
compliance provider. The company is rapidly expanding by acquiring
world-class cybersecurity, secured managed services and compliance
companies with top-tier talent that utilize the latest technology
to create innovative solutions to protect the most demanding
businesses and government organizations against continuing and
emerging security threats and compliance obligations. For more
information about the company, visit us on LinkedIn, Twitter or at
www.ciso.inc.
"If you know the enemy and you know yourself, you
need not fear the result of a hundred battles."
Sun Tzu's 'The Art of War'
Adapted from commentary and published content by David Jemmett, CEO and Founder of Cerberus
Sentinel (now CISO Global). David has spoken before both the U.S.
Congress and Senate Subcommittees on Telecommunications and
Internet Security, and he has shared his expertise on
broadband networking technologies as a guest speaker on CBS,
CNN, MSNBC, and CSPAN.
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