Ransomware: Don’t let your data be held hostage

whitePaper | October 5, 2022

AutodeskConstruction Cloud®is a cloud-baseddesign andconstruction project management platformdesigned to improve performance across a project’s lifecycle. As a secure,cloud-based platform, Autodesk Construction Cloudoffers the benefits of collaboration in the design and construction spacewhile safeguarding customer data. Autodesk Construction Cloudis designed and built using best-in-class cloud software practices and powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), the world’s leader in cloud infrastructure. We havedesigned our services to be scalable and secure, thus providing our customers with a resilient and safeapplication. We know our customers’business is relying on us and we take that responsibility seriously.DocumentPurposeand ScopeThe purpose of this document is to outline Autodesk Construction Cloudoperations, software development,and security measures implemented in theenvironment.WHAT IS INCLUDED:The scope of this whitepaper includes all modules and services in AutodeskDocs, Autodesk Build(including PlanGridBuild), Autodesk Takeoff, Autodesk BIM Collaborate and Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro (including Revit®Cloud Worksharing, Collaboration for Civil 3D®, and Collaboration for Plant 3D®).WHAT IS EXCLUDED:The scope of this whitepaper excludesthe following: Assemble, BuildingConnected, Pype,ACCConnect,BIM 360 Field, BIM 360 Glue, BIM 360 Plan, BIM 360 Ops, and BIM 360 Team. For more information on security practices for Autodesk products, visit theAutodesk Trust Center.

whitePaper | February 27, 2020

According to research from ESG and the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA), 91% of cybersecurity professionals believe that most organizations are either extremely or somewhat vulnerable to a significant cyber-attack or data breach.1 This level of cyber-risk demands immediate attention and action from CISOs, CIOs, and business executives. As a result, 62% of organizations plan to increase cybersecurity spending in 2020.2 Here’s the problem: Increasing security budgets alone isn’t enough. CISOs need quick and easy wins that can greatly bolster security efficacy and streamline operations without demanding massive projects and vast resources. There is a lot of work ahead. This white paper concludes.

whitePaper | December 22, 2022

Ransomware continues to be among the most critical risks facing organizations of all sizes. Attackers have perfected techniques and business models that will pose a challenge to even the best prepared organizations. While the encryption of a high volume of computers on a network can potentially be mitigated by adequate backups, ransomware actors have discovered new avenues of extortion, such as threatening to release data stolen prior to encryption. While ransomware attacks are time consuming to perform, ransomware actors have managed to achieve scale through the introduction of “ransomware-as-a-service” operations, renting out their tools and infrastructure to other attackers in exchange for a cut of the profits.

whitePaper | January 4, 2022

Whether you are in financial services, farming, or public infrastructure, the security threat to organizations has never been greater. Today, almost every company is a technology company in some shape or form and this can be a soft underbelly - open to attack. Cyber risk is the fastest-growing risk faced by businesses globally. A wide range of statistics and sources make it clear that attackers have become even more proficient over recent years, using automation to exploit vulnerabilities at an accelerated pace and frequency. Threats are even more widespread and complex than before.

whitePaper | April 13, 2023

Those high profile data breaches led to a swift response from the Government with the penalties for serious or repeated privacy breaches increased from $2.22 million to a minimum of $50 million at the end of December. Since then, the Government has released the Privacy Act Review Report and the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy that signpost a significant shift for Australia’s cyber landscape. Critical infrastructure; personal information; cyber security; dealing with ransomware attacks – all are likely to be shaken up.

whitePaper | October 31, 2021

FINX, a platform established since 2018 that is enabled by blockchain technology to create the world’s 1st comprehensive decentralized banking platform. FINX aspires to resolve the problem of high banking costs imposed by conventional banks and serve the unbanked market in Southeast Asia.