This helpful guide will teach you the basics of protecting your business from cyber attacks. Follow these tips to keep your files, devices, and wireless network secure.
🔹️CYBERSECURITY BASICS
🔹️Understanding THE NIST CYBERSECURITY FRAMEWORK
🔹️PHYSICAL SECURITY
🔹️RANSOMWARE
🔹️PHISHING
🔹️BUSINESS EMAIL IMPOSTERS
🔹️TECH SUPPORT SCAMS
🔹️CYBER INSURANCE
🔹️EMAIL AUTHENTICATION
🔹️VENDOR SECURITY
🔹️HIRING A WEB HOST
🔹️SECURE REMOTE ACCESS
This Joint Cybersecurity Advisory uses the MITRE Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK®) framework, Version 8. See the ATT&CK for Enterprise for all referenced threat actor tactics and techniques. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have observed continued targeting through spearphishing campaigns using TrickBot malware in North America. A sophisticated group of cybercrime actors is luring victims, via phishing emails, with a traffic infringement phishing scheme to download TrickBot.
Azure Sentinel born-in-the-cloud SIEM was released in preview mode in February 2019 and in full general availability in September 2019, however, it has since advanced in bounds and leaps, doubling the number of data connectors, improving visualizations, incident management and building a rich ecosystem of options for SOAR and data enrichment. Combined with a tight integration with highly specialized security controls such as Defender ATP, MCAS and Azure ATP, Sentinel is emerging as a natural choice for the organizations that want to take advantage of the synergy between these products. The increase in capabilities comes at the cost of additional complexity and while Sentinel does a good job in doing most of the work behind the scene, understanding how each component integrates is a must for security analysts interested in mastering this versatile product.
The diagram below is a one-page view of the core Azure Sentinel components updated as of September 2020, showing how various parts of the traditional SIEM infrastructure relate to it. We have also included some of the complementary services that are not part of Sentinel itself but are typically used in correlation with Sentinel.
CISA, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National Security Agency (NSA), and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) published an updated version of the #StopRansomware Guide, as ransomware actors have accelerated their tactics and techniques since its initial release in 2020. The update incorporates lessons learned from the past two years and includes additional recommended actions, resources, and tools to maximize its relevancy and effectiveness and to further help reduce the prevalence and impacts of ransomware.
The #StopRansomware Guide serves as a one-stop resource to help organizations reduce the risk of ransomware incidents through best practices to detect, prevent, respond, and recover, including step-by-step approaches to address potential attacks. The authoring organizations recommend that entities review this joint guide to prepare and protect their facilities, personnel, and customers from the impacts of ransomware and data exfiltration. For more information and to access the latest resources about how to stop ransomware, please visit stopransomware.gov.
This joint guide was developed through the Joint Ransomware Task Force (JRTF), an interagency collaborative effort to reduce the prevalence and impact of ransomware attacks. JRTF was established by Congress in 2022 and is co-chaired by CISA and FBI. For additional information about the JRTF, please visit CISA’s newly launched Joint Ransomware Task Force (JRTF) webpage.
In the digital world, small doesn’t mean safe. Cyber threats don’t discriminate based on the size of your business. A cyber attack can be a nightmare for small businesses, but fear not! We’ve got 7 essential cybersecurity tips that can help you fortify your defenses! 🛡️💻
1️⃣ Use Strong and Unique Passwords: Your password is like a digital key to your business. Make it unique, complex, and hard to guess. Consider using a password manager to help maintain strong, distinct passwords for each account.
2️⃣ Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): This adds an extra layer of security, requiring more than just a password to access your account. It’s like a double lock for your digital doors.
3️⃣ Keep Your Software Up-to-Date: Regular updates patch vulnerabilities that cybercriminals could exploit. It’s like a health check-up for your systems.
4️⃣ Use a Firewall: A firewall monitors and controls the incoming and outgoing network traffic based on your security policies. Think of it as your digital security guard.
5️⃣ Back Up Your Data: Regularly back up critical business data. In case of a cyber attack, it’s like having an insurance policy for your data.
6️⃣ Be Cautious of Emails and Links: Not every email and link is what it seems. Be wary of phishing attempts where cybercriminals may pose as trusted entities. Always double-check before you click!
7️⃣ Educate Your Employees: Your employees are the frontline defenders against cyber threats. Train them to recognize and respond appropriately to potential threats. Knowledge is power, after all!
Remember, cybersecurity isn’t a one-time event but a continuous process. Stay vigilant, stay updated, and let’s build a safer digital environment for our businesses! 💪🔒🌐
What do you do if your computer suddenly displays a countdown clock and a message telling you that your files have been encrypted and will be permanently lost to you unless you pay a ransom by a specified date and time? Whether you are responsible for protecting computers and data for a small business, hospital, local government, or other organization, it’s vital that you be prepared for ransomware attacks. This guidance from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) includes basic practices for protecting against and recovering from ransomware attacks. Be sure to consult an expert if one is available to you.
Studies show that up to 20 percent of all cybersecurity breaches are ransomware attacks. While this form of malware can be complex and have major impacts to organizations, preparing for these attacks often just requires a focus on the basics and a clear, organized action plan developed before an attack occurs.
This new complimentary resource from ISACA includes a robust checklist and guidance featuring steps you can take to improve ransomware readiness across key areas of planning and preparation, identification and detection, analysis, containment, eradication, recovery and postmortem, lessons learned and after action.
