Written By
Ritik Tiwari
As businesses and individuals increasingly rely on digital technologies, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. The evolving threat landscape poses various challenges that organizations must address to protect sensitive information and maintain the integrity of their systems.
Threat: Deceptive emails, messages, or websites trick users into divulging sensitive information. Mitigation: Employee education, email filtering, and multi-factor authentication.
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Threat: Malicious software encrypts files, demanding payment for decryption. Mitigation: Regular backups, software updates, and incident response plans.
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Threat: Employees, intentionally or unintentionally, compromise security. Mitigation: Access controls, security training, and monitoring user activities.
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Threat: Insecure Internet of Things devices become entry points for cyberattacks. Mitigation: Network segmentation, regular firmware updates, and strong authentication.
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Threat: Cybercriminals exploit weaknesses in the supply chain to access target organizations. Mitigation: Security assessments of partners, clear security requirements in contracts, and continuous monitoring.
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