As Cyber Security Awareness Month draws to a close, we at CYFOSecure are excited to share a recap of this month’s activities aimed at empowering businesses to protect against emerging cyber threats. This year, our focus was on equipping you with insights and practical tools to enhance your cyber resilience. Here’s a look back at what we covered.
Cyber Security Video Series: Key Threats to Address
Our video content series explored four of the most pressing cybersecurity challenges today, diving deep into each one:
Exploitation of Third-Party Vendors
Third-party vendors are essential to many businesses, but they also introduce unique vulnerabilities. In this video, we covered the importance of due diligence and how best to limit risk from external vendors.
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Generative AI in Cybersecurity
Generative AI offers both opportunities and threats. This session discussed how AI can be weaponised by bad actors to develop advanced phishing scams and misinformation campaigns, and how you can leverage AI defensively to stay protected.
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Initial Access Brokers
Initial Access Brokers (IABs) specialise in breaching systems and selling that access to the highest bidder. We discussed how these under-the-radar attacks are evolving and the best practices for keeping your network secure.
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Big Game Ransomware Attacks
Targeted ransomware attacks on large organisations are on the rise, with attackers employing double extortion tactics. We covered strategies for preventing and mitigating the effects of these sophisticated attacks on critical infrastructure.
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In-Depth Webinar with Will Poole
To complement our video series, we held an informative live webinar with Will Poole, our Technical Director, where he delved further into these topics. Will shared:
- Threat Navigation Insights – Key methods for identifying and mitigating risks specific to each of the four featured topics.
- Employee Training Tips – Practical advice on training employees to recognise and report potential security threats.
- Case Studies and Statistics – Real-world examples underscoring the urgency and impact of each threat, along with relevant data to guide risk assessments.
You can also download the Webinar Presentation here:
Thank you for joining us this Cyber Security Awareness Month! At CYFORSecure, we’re committed to supporting you in navigating an increasingly complex digital landscape. Stay tuned for more insights and resources as we continue to prioritise your cybersecurity success.