Identifying and Managing Internal Security Threats in Your Business
Cybercrime is not a trend or a whim, it is a thriving business. Cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities are constantly evolving, consequently exposing your business to newer, unheard-of security risks. Hackers are patient and often spend weeks or months inside a network. They navigate within the System to progressively corrupt or steal data, undetected.
$6 Trillion
Damage related to cybercrime is projected to hit $6 trillion annually by 2021.1
What is Hiding Inside Your Network?
While most businesses today focus on dealing with external cyber threats, internal risk factors are often overlooked in the process. Some of the common internal security vulnerabilities, which often go unnoticed, happen inside the network and behind security measures like firewalls and anti-virus or anti-malware software.
Top Insider Threats Missed by Conventional IT Security Tools
Unauthorized Access to Computers with Confidential Information
Unauthorized User Login to IT Infrastructure (Servers, Etc.)
Unauthorized New Users Added to the Domain
Anomalous and Suspicious Logins to Computers
Unusual Login Hours for Daytime Workers
Systems with Uninstalled Critical Patches Longer than 30 Days
Systems Inside the Network with Exploitable Vulnerabilities
Unexpected Changes to Internal or Wireless Networks
Connections to Unauthorized Wireless Networks
Storage of Credit Card Details, PII, EPHI, and Other Sensitive Information
206 Days
The average time taken to identify a breach in 2019 was 206 days.2
Why Your Business Must Invest in Security
Cybercrimes are making the headlines across the globe and are guaranteed to grow and evolve in the coming years. That said, investing in robust security solutions such as internal threat detection is now a necessary cost of doing business. However, this investment can not only help save you money in potential damages due to a security breach, but it can also enable you to protect your business reputation and customer relationships.
36%
Loss of customer trust and business have serious financial repercussions for businesses, accounting for 36% of the total average cost of a data or security breach.3
Making Internal Security Simple
Given the increasing reliance on technology and connectivity, modern businesses are continuously exposed to new, rapidly-evolving cyber threats. Staying on top of these security vulnerabilities does not have to be confusing and overwhelming. Our security solutions are designed to help reduce risks and damages from cyber threats while you focus on growing your business.
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1) Cybersecurity Ventures Official Annual Cybercrime Report
2 & 3) Cost of a Data Breach Report 2019 – IBM Security