We've partnered with Cybersafe. Cybersafe specializes in flexible, on premise and cloud-based cyber security solutions that enable enterprise class security for mission critical business applications. "IF YOU CAN'T SEE IT, YOU CAN'T DEFEND AGAINST IT"

Network assessments are just the beginning. Our IT staff will work with your organization to introduce you to network security and the first steps in securing your intellectual property.

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CYBERSAFE CASE STUDIES

A financial firm was hit with a phishing email that included a malicious Word attachment. An employee inadvertently infected the computer system, after clicking on the attachment. The firm’s updated antivirus software was unable to detect the malicious attachment, allowing it to make modifications. Once infected, the computer system connected to a domain in Asia, receiving command and control (C&C) instructions from the attacker and the redundant capability of the malware allowed it to beacon out to other malicious hosts worldwide. The attacker then further infected the system by pivoting to the firm’s other internal assets. Password sniffing tools, remote access tools and scanning tools were all observed on this specific host through our endpoint monitoring agent. Since all of these steps are automated, the attacker is able to perform them in a matter of minutes.

The reason no one has heard of this firm’s compromise in the news is that this financial firm implemented Cybersafe’s Threat Monitoring Service (Network & Endpoint Security Monitoring). Our security operations team quickly observed the anomalous traffic caused by the malware beaconing out to the internet. Although an attacker was able to compromise and remotely control an internal computer system belonging to this financial firm, no lasting damage was done since our ability to rapidly respond to threat prevented access to sensitive customer and investor data.

Evolution of corporate security:
1960: We locked the door and went home.
1970: We installed an alarm to alert the police
1980: Cameras have now become common place
1990: Access control was introduced to provide authorized access to key areas in a facility
2000: Migration from physical to virtual --- fire walls
Today: a firewall is like putting up a roadblock to stop an enemy but they came by air.

As every aspect of corporate life relies on both public and private networks, Organizations need to take an active and vigilant approach to the who, what, when, where and why that live in their systems. 50 years ago our businesses were open 8:00 to 5:00, we turned the light off and locked the door, we were safe. Today we're open 24/7/365 and our valuables are no longer physically sitting in an office. As we've come to realize it’s not a question of how, but when, a virtual intruder will arrive. Organizations have an obligation to their investors, employees and customers to safeguard their most valuable assets, Data. An organizations Brand and their Integrity is their true value! Make sure you protect it.

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