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How Organizations can prepare for Cybersecurity

AJINKYA | April 22, 2020 | 611 views


According to a Gartner study in 2018, the global Cybersecurity market is estimated to be as big as US$170.4 billion by 2022. The rapid growth in cybersecurity market is boosted by new technological initiatives like cloud-based applications and workloads that require security beyond the traditional data centres, the internet of things devices, and data protection mandates like EU’s GDPR.

Cybersecurity, at its core, is protecting information and systems from cyberthreats that come in many forms like ransomware, malware, phishing attacks and exploit kits. Technological advancements have unfortunately opened as many opportunities to cybercriminals as it has for the authorities. These negative elements are now capable of launching sophisticated cyberattacks at a reduced cost. Therefore, it becomes imperative for organizations across all industries to incorporate latest technologies to stay ahead of the cybercriminals.

Table of Contents:
- What is the cybersecurity scenario around the world?
- Driving Management Awareness towards Cybersecurity
- Preparing Cybersecurity Workforce
- Cybersecurity Awareness for Other Employees
- Conclusion

What is the cybersecurity scenario around the world?


Even as there has been a steady increase in cyberattacks, according to the 2018 Global State of Information Security Survey from PwC: 44% companies across the world do not have an overall information security strategy, 48% executives said they do not have an employee security awareness training program, and 54% said they do not have an incident response process.
So, where does the problem lie?

Many boards still see it as an IT problem.

Matt Olsen, Co-Founder and President of Business Development and Strategy, IronNet Cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity


The greater responsibility of building a resilient cybersecurity of an organization lies with its leaders. There is a need to eliminate the stigma of ‘risk of doing business lies solely with the technology leaders of an organization. Oversight and proactive risk management must come under CEO focus. According to the National Association of Corporate Directors' 2016-2017 surveys of public and private company directors, very few leaders felt confident about their security against cyberattacks, perhaps due to their lack of involvement into the subject.

Driving Management Awareness towards Cybersecurity


• Gain buy-in by mapping security initiatives back to business objectives and explaining security in ways that speak to the business

• Update management about your current activities pertaining to the security initiatives taken, recent news about breaches and resolve any doubts.

• Illustrate the security maturity of your organization by using audit findings along with industry benchmarks such as BSIMM to show management how your organization fares and how you plan to improve, given their support.

• Running awareness program for your management regarding spear-phishing, ransomware and other hacking campaigns that aim for executives and teach how to avoid them.

The bottom line is that leaders can seize the opportunity now to take meaningful actions designed to bolster the resilience of their organizations, withstand disruptive cyber threats and build a secure digital society.

The bottom line is that leaders can seize the opportunity now to take meaningful actions designed to bolster the resilience of their organizations, withstand disruptive cyber threats and build a secure digital society..

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Preparing Cybersecurity Workforce


Hackers are able to find 75% of the vulnerabilities within the application layer. Thus, developers have an important role to play in the cybersecurity of an organization and are responsible for the security of their systems. Training in secure coding is the best way to raise their cybersecurity awareness levels.

Raising Cybersecurity Awareness in Developers:

• Training developers to code from the attackers’ point of view, using specific snippets from your own apps.
• Explain in-depth about vulnerabilities found by calling remedial sessions.
• Find ways to make secure coding easier on developers, like integrating security testing and resources into their workflow and early in the SDLC/
• Seek feedback from developers on how your security policies fit into their workflow and find ways to improve.

Cybersecurity Awareness for Other Employees


According to the Online Trust Alliance’s 2016 Data Protection and Breach Readiness Guide, employees cause about 30% of data breaches. Employees are the weakest link in the cybersecurity chain. But that can be changed by creating awareness and educating them on the risks surrounding equipment, passwords, social media, the latest social engineering ploys, and communications and collaboration tools. Make standard security tasks part of their everyday routine, including updating antivirus software and privacy settings, and taking steps as simple as covering cameras when they end a video conference call.

Conclusion:


The technological advancements are moving faster than anF-16, so the measure are by no means exhaustive. The important thing is to keep pace with numerous cybersecurity measures to not fall prey to a cyberattack. Every organizational level plays an important role in achieving a matured security infrastructure, thus making awareness and participation mandatory.

Organizations should consider a natively integrated, automated security platform specifically designed to provide consistent, prevention-based protection for endpoints, data centers, networks, public and private clouds, and software-as-a-service environments

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Appdome Launches Build-to-Test, New Automated Testing Option for Protected Mobile Apps

Prnewswire | May 24, 2023

Appdome, the mobile app economy's one and only Cyber Defense Automation platform, today announced Build-to-Test which enables mobile developers to streamline the testing of cybersecurity features in mobile apps. The new capability allows Appdome-protected mobile apps to recognize when automated mobile app testing suites are in use and securely completed without interruption by a vendor, logging all security events for the developer to track and monitor. The Build-to-Test service is part of Appdome's Dev2Cyber initiative and will accelerate the delivery of secure mobile apps globally. In continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, mobile app quality assurance is done via automated testing services so the functionality of the mobile app can be validated across hundreds of real-world mobile devices and OS versions. However, automated testing services can also leverage methods and tools that violate cybersecurity policies or that cybersecurity professionals find problematic and dangerous such as emulators, virtualization, resigning, debugging, dual spaces, Magisk and more. Once protections are added to a mobile app, security features detect these methods and tools, and the resulting cyber defense may prevent testers from using parts of these testing services. The new Build-to-Test option on Appdome extends Appdome's support for automated mobile app testing services and allows Appdome-protected mobile applications to recognize the testing vendor and securely complete testing runs without interruption. "We've always supported automated testing," said Chris Roeckl, Chief Product Officer at Appdome. "Build-to-Test solves one of the last operational challenges of testing mobile applications at scale and maintains end-to-end security in the mobile DevSecOps pipeline." Appdome-protected mobile apps have always been testable on devices made available through automated mobile application testing vendors. Advantages of the new Build-to-Test feature include: Fully automated testing for Appdome-protected mobile apps; Fully automated mobile app testing services to validate cyber defenses in Appdome protected mobile apps; Reduced complexity when testing protected mobile apps in automated environments; Eliminate the need to test protected and unprotected builds separately; and Protect test builds with Appdome defenses to ensure improved DevSecOps compliance. "Mobile developers want to test complete Android and iOS builds that include cyber and anti-fraud defenses," said Jamie Bertasi, Chief Customer Officer at Appdome. "Our goal is to remove every ounce of friction that stands in the way of protecting the mobile app economy." Appdome's Built-to-Test option is available with Appdome-DEV and Appdome-SRM licenses and compatible with all major mobile app testing services including Microsoft App Center, Sauce Labs, BitBar, LambdaTest and BrowserStack to reduce time to market, improve app quality and increase pipeline efficiency. For more information on how to use Appdome Build-to-Test, please see this knowledge base article. About Appdome Appdome's mission is to protect every mobile app in the world and the people who use mobile apps in their lives and at work. Appdome provides the mobile industry's only mobile application Cyber Defense Automation platform, powered by a patented artificial-intelligence based coding engine, Threat-Events™ Threat-Aware UX/UI Control and ThreatScope™ Mobile XDR. Using Appdome, mobile brands eliminate complexity, save money, and deliver 300+ Certified Secure™ mobile app security, anti-malware, anti-fraud, mobile anti-bot, anti-cheat, MiTM attack prevention, code obfuscation and other protections in Android and iOS apps with ease, inside the mobile DevOps and CI/CD pipeline. Leading financial, healthcare, government and m-commerce brands use Appdome to protect Android and iOS apps, mobile customers and mobile businesses globally. Appdome holds several patents including U.S. Patents 9,934,017 B2, 10,310,870 B2, 10,606,582 B2, 11,243,748 B2 and 11,294,663 B2. Additional patents pending.

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CyberMaxx Launches Next Generation Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Solution MaxxMDR

Prnewswire | May 19, 2023

CyberMaxx, Inc., a tech-enabled cybersecurity services company, today introduced MaxxMDR, its revamped managed detection and response (MDR) solution. MaxxMDR provides enhanced protection through an advanced detection library proprietary to CyberMaxx developed through the company's comprehensive DFIR, offensive security, and threat hunting research. Traditional MDR tools and processes only provide a base-level of protection. By supplementing a SIEM or EDR tool's default detections library with advanced insights gained from its offensive and DFIR work, MaxxMDR strengthens an organization's defenses and enables them to catch more advanced threats. This provides customers with a strong partnership for a comprehensive offensive and defensive approach to securing their environments. MaxxMDR empowers organizations to monitor and manage cyber risk through: 24 x 7 x 365 SOC: around-the-clock monitoring and response by CyberMaxx Security Operations Center of experts Custom Detection Library: derived from years of experience and working closely with our DFIR and Offensive security teams across a diverse set of customers Purpose-built: purpose-built platforms designed with SOAR in mind Endpoint security (EDR): partnership with industry-leading endpoint security providers like SentinelOne and Crowdstrike Proprietary Advanced Analytics Platform: cloud-native analytics platform for better integration with SAAS and IAAS Full Visibility: full stack visibility of your assets both on-premise and in the cloud Faster & Better Quality: improved mean time to recovery (MTTR) and reduced false positives through automation and orchestration Additionally, MaxxMDR is offered through a flexible deployment model available in both managed and co-managed environments. The managed solution is delivered on a proprietary analytics engine for organizations looking for a fully outsourced solution. The co-managed solution is delivered on a third-party SIEM either licensed by CyberMaxx or the customer and allows the customer more control and access. "The speed and pace of evolving threats today requires a new approach to defensive security," said Michael Quattrochi, CyberMaxx's SVP of Defensive Security. "Traditional MDR solutions too often aren't able to detect modern threats because they are based on legacy insights. By empowering MaxxMDR with real-time insights into active threats from our offensive and DFIR work we are enabling customers to better keep pace with their adversaries and strengthen their defensive posture." MaxxMDR bundles CyberMaxx helps customers strengthen their security posture by offering both offensive and defensive security solutions together. The MDR bundles strengthen MDR detection with insights from offensive solutions and provides a uniform customer experience at a competitive investment level. MaxxMDR: provides monitoring + Alert Escalation and containment through EDR API. MaxxMDR Advanced: builds on monitoring, alerting, and containment by including an annual Security Configuration Assessment (M365/Azure, Active Directory, AWS & GCP), semi-annual Hunt & Detect in EDR, annual IR or BCDR Tabletop, Password Hash Strength Testing, Deception Tokens Deployment and Monitoring, and Discounted Advanced DFIR Rates. MaxxMDR Premium: builds on MaxxMDR Advanced and includes monthly Hunt & Detect in EDR, Endpoint Purple Team, annual External Penetration Test, annual VIP Public Data Reconnaissance, additional discounts on advanced DFIR Rates. You can learn more about the MaxxMDR solution at www.cybermaxx.com/mdr and learn about MaxxMDR bundles here: www.cybermaxx.com/mdrbundles About CyberMaxx CyberMaxx, Inc., founded in 2002, is a tech-enabled cybersecurity service provider headquartered in Nashville, TN. Through a comprehensive set of services CyberMaxx empowers customers to Assess, Monitor, and Manage cyber risk and stay ahead of emerging threats. CyberMaxx expanded its capabilities through the 2022 acquisition of CipherTechs, an international cybersecurity company providing a complete cybersecurity portfolio across MDR Services, Offensive Security, Governance, Risk & Compliance, DFIR, and 3rd party security product sourcing. CyberMaxx's managed detection and response solution (MAXX MDR) is designed to be scalable for clients of all sizes, providing protection and improving the organization's security posture, ultimately giving customers peace of mind that their systems and data are secure.

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PLATFORM SECURITY, SOFTWARE SECURITY, CLOUD SECURITY

Keeper Security Launches Multi-Cloud Password Rotation, Enabling Organizations to Update Privileged Credentials Automatically

Prnewswire | May 25, 2023

Keeper Security, the leading provider of cloud-based zero-trust and zero-knowledge cybersecurity software protecting passwords, secrets, connections and privileged access, today announced the launch of password rotation, a new feature that allows organizations to securely rotate service accounts and other privileged credentials on-demand or on an automated schedule. Keeper's new password rotation capability enables organizations to automate the changing and resetting of system credentials including Active Directory service accounts, Azure AD accounts, AWS IAM accounts, SSH keys, database passwords, Windows local users, Linux users, Mac users and more. Password rotation is the latest enhancement to Keeper's next-generation Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution. Recognized as the 2023 Gold Winner by the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards and named Most Comprehensive PAM Solution by the Global Infosec Awards, KeeperPAM is revolutionizing privileged access management by providing comprehensive PAM capabilities including enterprise-grade password, secrets and connection management in one unified platform. With the addition of automated password rotation, KeeperPAM's capabilities continue to grow. KeeperPAM was designed to address the cybersecurity industry's growing demand for modern solutions that are cost-effective, easy to implement and engaging for end users. Keeper's recent Privileged Access Management Survey: User Insights on Cost & Complexity revealed that more than half of all IT and security leaders (56%) have tried to deploy a traditional PAM solution but never fully implemented it. Of those, a staggering 92% said it was because the solution was too complex. Unlike traditional PAM solutions, Keeper's Password Rotation architecture is managed through the cloud-based vault and admin console interface, with a lightweight component that's installed in the customer's cloud and on-prem environment, called the Keeper Gateway service. The Gateway service and Keeper's new multi-cloud routing infrastructure does not require security teams to make any firewall changes, and it uses native protocols for implementing rotation. "Administrative passwords must be updated regularly and automatically to reduce the risk of password-based breaches and cyberattacks. Traditional PAM tools with password rotation capabilities are often expensive and difficult to deploy," said Craig Lurey, CTO and co-founder of Keeper Security. "This leaves organizations that cannot afford or have never fully deployed those solutions vulnerable. We are excited to help minimize this risk with an affordable, modern and elegant solution that protects every user and every device in an organization." Password rotation enables customers to: Automatically rotate credentials for machines, service accounts and user accounts across their infrastructure, and schedule rotations to occur at any time or on-demand. Perform post-rotation actions such as restarting services or running other applications as needed. Securely store all credentials in the Keeper Vault, and control and audit access to credentials. Log all actions to Keeper's Advanced Reporting and Alerts Module (ARAM) and third party SIEM providers. Create compliance reporting on shared privileged accounts. Password Rotation through KeeperPAM is available through the web vault, desktop app for Windows/Mac/Linux and the admin console. The feature enables admins to seamlessly manage rotation for users and records, create gateways, configure cloud environments and enforce least-privilege access. Password Rotation as part of KeeperPAM supports Keeper's zero-knowledge, zero-trust architecture, which always encrypts and decrypts data at the local device level. About Keeper Security Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for organizations around the world with next-generation privileged access management. Keeper's zero-trust and zero-knowledge cybersecurity solutions are FedRAMP and StateRAMP Authorized, FIPS 140-2 validated, as well as SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certified. Keeper deploys in minutes, not months, and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance. Trusted by thousands of organizations to protect every user on every device, Keeper is the industry leader for best-in-class password management, secrets management, privileged access, secure remote access and encrypted messaging. Learn more at KeeperSecurity.com.

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Appdome Launches Build-to-Test, New Automated Testing Option for Protected Mobile Apps

Prnewswire | May 24, 2023

Appdome, the mobile app economy's one and only Cyber Defense Automation platform, today announced Build-to-Test which enables mobile developers to streamline the testing of cybersecurity features in mobile apps. The new capability allows Appdome-protected mobile apps to recognize when automated mobile app testing suites are in use and securely completed without interruption by a vendor, logging all security events for the developer to track and monitor. The Build-to-Test service is part of Appdome's Dev2Cyber initiative and will accelerate the delivery of secure mobile apps globally. In continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, mobile app quality assurance is done via automated testing services so the functionality of the mobile app can be validated across hundreds of real-world mobile devices and OS versions. However, automated testing services can also leverage methods and tools that violate cybersecurity policies or that cybersecurity professionals find problematic and dangerous such as emulators, virtualization, resigning, debugging, dual spaces, Magisk and more. Once protections are added to a mobile app, security features detect these methods and tools, and the resulting cyber defense may prevent testers from using parts of these testing services. The new Build-to-Test option on Appdome extends Appdome's support for automated mobile app testing services and allows Appdome-protected mobile applications to recognize the testing vendor and securely complete testing runs without interruption. "We've always supported automated testing," said Chris Roeckl, Chief Product Officer at Appdome. "Build-to-Test solves one of the last operational challenges of testing mobile applications at scale and maintains end-to-end security in the mobile DevSecOps pipeline." Appdome-protected mobile apps have always been testable on devices made available through automated mobile application testing vendors. Advantages of the new Build-to-Test feature include: Fully automated testing for Appdome-protected mobile apps; Fully automated mobile app testing services to validate cyber defenses in Appdome protected mobile apps; Reduced complexity when testing protected mobile apps in automated environments; Eliminate the need to test protected and unprotected builds separately; and Protect test builds with Appdome defenses to ensure improved DevSecOps compliance. "Mobile developers want to test complete Android and iOS builds that include cyber and anti-fraud defenses," said Jamie Bertasi, Chief Customer Officer at Appdome. "Our goal is to remove every ounce of friction that stands in the way of protecting the mobile app economy." Appdome's Built-to-Test option is available with Appdome-DEV and Appdome-SRM licenses and compatible with all major mobile app testing services including Microsoft App Center, Sauce Labs, BitBar, LambdaTest and BrowserStack to reduce time to market, improve app quality and increase pipeline efficiency. For more information on how to use Appdome Build-to-Test, please see this knowledge base article. About Appdome Appdome's mission is to protect every mobile app in the world and the people who use mobile apps in their lives and at work. Appdome provides the mobile industry's only mobile application Cyber Defense Automation platform, powered by a patented artificial-intelligence based coding engine, Threat-Events™ Threat-Aware UX/UI Control and ThreatScope™ Mobile XDR. Using Appdome, mobile brands eliminate complexity, save money, and deliver 300+ Certified Secure™ mobile app security, anti-malware, anti-fraud, mobile anti-bot, anti-cheat, MiTM attack prevention, code obfuscation and other protections in Android and iOS apps with ease, inside the mobile DevOps and CI/CD pipeline. Leading financial, healthcare, government and m-commerce brands use Appdome to protect Android and iOS apps, mobile customers and mobile businesses globally. Appdome holds several patents including U.S. Patents 9,934,017 B2, 10,310,870 B2, 10,606,582 B2, 11,243,748 B2 and 11,294,663 B2. Additional patents pending.

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CyberMaxx Launches Next Generation Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Solution MaxxMDR

Prnewswire | May 19, 2023

CyberMaxx, Inc., a tech-enabled cybersecurity services company, today introduced MaxxMDR, its revamped managed detection and response (MDR) solution. MaxxMDR provides enhanced protection through an advanced detection library proprietary to CyberMaxx developed through the company's comprehensive DFIR, offensive security, and threat hunting research. Traditional MDR tools and processes only provide a base-level of protection. By supplementing a SIEM or EDR tool's default detections library with advanced insights gained from its offensive and DFIR work, MaxxMDR strengthens an organization's defenses and enables them to catch more advanced threats. This provides customers with a strong partnership for a comprehensive offensive and defensive approach to securing their environments. MaxxMDR empowers organizations to monitor and manage cyber risk through: 24 x 7 x 365 SOC: around-the-clock monitoring and response by CyberMaxx Security Operations Center of experts Custom Detection Library: derived from years of experience and working closely with our DFIR and Offensive security teams across a diverse set of customers Purpose-built: purpose-built platforms designed with SOAR in mind Endpoint security (EDR): partnership with industry-leading endpoint security providers like SentinelOne and Crowdstrike Proprietary Advanced Analytics Platform: cloud-native analytics platform for better integration with SAAS and IAAS Full Visibility: full stack visibility of your assets both on-premise and in the cloud Faster & Better Quality: improved mean time to recovery (MTTR) and reduced false positives through automation and orchestration Additionally, MaxxMDR is offered through a flexible deployment model available in both managed and co-managed environments. The managed solution is delivered on a proprietary analytics engine for organizations looking for a fully outsourced solution. The co-managed solution is delivered on a third-party SIEM either licensed by CyberMaxx or the customer and allows the customer more control and access. "The speed and pace of evolving threats today requires a new approach to defensive security," said Michael Quattrochi, CyberMaxx's SVP of Defensive Security. "Traditional MDR solutions too often aren't able to detect modern threats because they are based on legacy insights. By empowering MaxxMDR with real-time insights into active threats from our offensive and DFIR work we are enabling customers to better keep pace with their adversaries and strengthen their defensive posture." MaxxMDR bundles CyberMaxx helps customers strengthen their security posture by offering both offensive and defensive security solutions together. The MDR bundles strengthen MDR detection with insights from offensive solutions and provides a uniform customer experience at a competitive investment level. MaxxMDR: provides monitoring + Alert Escalation and containment through EDR API. MaxxMDR Advanced: builds on monitoring, alerting, and containment by including an annual Security Configuration Assessment (M365/Azure, Active Directory, AWS & GCP), semi-annual Hunt & Detect in EDR, annual IR or BCDR Tabletop, Password Hash Strength Testing, Deception Tokens Deployment and Monitoring, and Discounted Advanced DFIR Rates. MaxxMDR Premium: builds on MaxxMDR Advanced and includes monthly Hunt & Detect in EDR, Endpoint Purple Team, annual External Penetration Test, annual VIP Public Data Reconnaissance, additional discounts on advanced DFIR Rates. You can learn more about the MaxxMDR solution at www.cybermaxx.com/mdr and learn about MaxxMDR bundles here: www.cybermaxx.com/mdrbundles About CyberMaxx CyberMaxx, Inc., founded in 2002, is a tech-enabled cybersecurity service provider headquartered in Nashville, TN. Through a comprehensive set of services CyberMaxx empowers customers to Assess, Monitor, and Manage cyber risk and stay ahead of emerging threats. CyberMaxx expanded its capabilities through the 2022 acquisition of CipherTechs, an international cybersecurity company providing a complete cybersecurity portfolio across MDR Services, Offensive Security, Governance, Risk & Compliance, DFIR, and 3rd party security product sourcing. CyberMaxx's managed detection and response solution (MAXX MDR) is designed to be scalable for clients of all sizes, providing protection and improving the organization's security posture, ultimately giving customers peace of mind that their systems and data are secure.

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