INTELLIGENT BRANDS // Enterprise Security
The next generation of
cyber-security threats
Given what we witnessed in 2015, while cloud, mobile and IoT will continue
to dominate the discussion in many boardrooms, it is actually security that
should be close to the top of the priority list for any CIO. To that end, it is worth
understanding some of the factors that will shape the security threat landscape,
writes Luke Brown, GM and VP, EMEA, India and LATAM at Digital Guardian.
A
n increase in wiper attacks
Wiper attacks, which erase files
from the victim’s computer
drives in order to cripple essential
apps, have been growing steadily
for years. A wiper attack will not only
damage the users IT systems, but
can leave sensitive data exposed.
Sony have been the most prolific
organisation to suffer this kind of
attack to date, however as these kinds
of hacks become easier, businesses of
all sizes must be prepared to protect
against them.
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Investing in security is essential for
any modern business, however it will
only be effective if they invest in the
right areas. Focusing on endpoint
protection, disaster recovery and backup
applications that can be easily scaled
will significantly reduce the chance of
wiper attacks causing lasting harm.
for the companies involved and
brought cyber-security to the forefront
of every business-owner’s mind. Many
of these attacks have been blamed on
a rise in ‘hacktivism’. Self-proclaimed
‘hacktivists’ will attack companies
for a variety of reasons, the most
common of these being:
Hacktivism will be the motive
behind many more incidents
High profile data breaches such as the
TalkTalk, Ashley Madison and Experian
hacks have been extremely damaging
Ethics: To place the spotlight on and
expose a company engaging in morally
questionable practices
Opposing values: As a result of
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