Global digital security and protection firm Kaspersky recently launched Enterprise Security Survival Matrix, a tool for enterprise-level security teams to benchmark how they rate for cybersecurity readiness and protection. The Matrix is an innovative tool that allows IT professionals to assess their vulnerabilities and find solutions, supported by multimedia resources to protect enterprises.
The wide range and severe nature of the threats facing businesses today mean the Matrix is of particular interest to security professionals. As threats continue to diversify and evolve, it’s vital to understand how exposed your business is.
Dive into the Enterprise Security Matrix and quickly uncover weaknesses in your business’ cyber-defences. The Matrix’s easy-to-use interface and insightful review will allow you to assess your readiness for future threats and see how prepared you are.
Benchmark your Infosecurity spend
To complement the Matrix, Kaspersky’s IT Security Calculator provides business leaders with a series of easy-to-read charts and tables that present their company’s security profile. Regional and industry comparisons benchmark your spending based on a survey of almost 3,500 respondents. This data is presented with information on the most commonly-deployed countermeasures and security tools.
Advanced cyber-threats
Kaspersky also provides access to a wealth of thought leadership advice. A recent article, ‘Why these 9 advanced cyber-threats need your action,’ published on Kaspersky’s Secure Futures magazine for technology leaders, breaks down threats faced by enterprises today.
Among these challenges are threats to cloud-based applications and data storage, highlighting that less than half of businesses have dedicated cloud protection, which Security-as-a-Service solutions can solve.
Another pertinent issue is ransomware, with over half of companies targeted by an attack in the past year, emphasising the need for response planning and protective measures.
The cybersecurity firm also pointed out the risks faced by inadequate training due to the increased sophistication of attacks based around social engineering: employees are tricked into sharing important data or access to systems. 9 out of 10 cloud attacks start with social engineering, and the costs can be high.
Attacks through trusted sources, or ‘Trojan Horses’, are on the rise, and improved training for staff and establishing a security culture and the practice of digital hygiene to combat the threat are vital.
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks can potentially close down your business by overwhelming servers and denying access to websites, cloud services and more. Security teams can use free reports on Kaspersky’s SecureList to understand and help defend against this attack.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is another source of vulnerability set to increase. Many industrial IoT devices run on outdated, vulnerable operating systems, becoming an easy entry point for hackers. Yet, just 19 percent of companies have active network and traffic monitoring for IoT devices.
Malware continues to be the most common cyber-threat, and it continues to evolve, becoming more dangerous and costly. The scope of the problem is vast: over 70% of computers in the EU have suffered a malware attack. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) is a must in defence against malware.
Endpoint attacks are becoming more of a problem with the widespread adoption of remote work. Given the ongoing reliance on remote work, EDR systems can be deployed to help protect networks from attack.
Training resources
To support the myriad threats faced by enterprises, Kaspersky offers resources designed to get staff up to speed on the threat environment like Cybershare: Security Awareness Training and Awareness, a documentary exploring the importance of employee training in fighting cybercrime.
Leading on cyber from the top
Alongside staff training, leaders need to understand the vital importance of cybersecurity, according to Kaspersky’s article, ‘Corporate boards need more members who ‘get’ cybersecurity’.
According to research by Kaspersky, in 2019, the average cost of a cybersecurity issue was $1.41 million. Boards need to be aware of the potential cost of attack, the changing legal environment and the need for greater understanding among company executives. This can be aided by hiring cybersecurity and technology experts to company boards and training company leaders about cybersecurity.
Are you cyber-ready?
Kaspersky’s diverse suite of tools, published papers and training courses provide IT security professionals and leaders with a remarkable resource to better understand and navigate the current cybersecurity landscape.
When it comes to cybersecurity, you cannot protect what you can’t see or fight what you don’t understand. Having good visibility and a clear understanding of your organisation’s vulnerabilities and threats are crucial to staying resilient.
Enterprise Survival Matrix, the IT Security Calculator and Kaspersky’s impressive collection of data and articles on threats and trends represent a vital resource.
