Sai Huda, author of the best-seller, Next Level Cybersecurity, is a globally recognized expert with extensive cybersecurity knowledge. As a founding advisory board member of Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE), Sai Huda is called upon frequently to guide businesses on how best to mitigate cyber risk and respond to cyberattacks
On July 2nd, Kaseya, a digital security and IT solutions company, was attacked by hackers using ransomware technology. The attack lasted less than an hour, as the company shut down all access to the software the hackers were using to get in, but even this limited impact was enough to negatively affect over a thousand businesses worldwide, with 1,500 small businesses being impacted. The only reason the attack was not more successful was the rapid response of the Kaseya team. Doing business in the information age requires every single organization to have an incident response plan in place and have every single person be prepared to do their part to promptly respond to a cyberattack. A large-scale ransomware attack’s success is often predicated on the lack of preparedness of the staff to react - training covering critical topics such as phishing red flags in emails, ransomware red flags or early indicators, suspicious activities in the network, is crucial to make sure businesses can take certain steps immediately and shut down cyberattacks before they lead to disaster.
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4/16/2024 08:01:28 am
Very high and nice post. Small businesses must prioritize cybersecurity to safeguard sensitive data from cyber threats. Implementing robust security measures such as firewalls, encryption, and regular software updates is crucial. Employee training on identifying and avoiding phishing attacks is essential. Backing up data regularly and using strong, unique passwords can mitigate risks. Additionally, investing in cyber insurance can provide financial protection in case of a breach. Proactive measures ensure the resilience of small businesses against cyber threats.
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