Concerns about digital security have been growing worldwide. A survey by iProov, biometric security company, it shows that 70% of technology executives express concern about online fraud. In Brazil, the scenario is similar: 54% say they have suffered digital attacks in 2023, and generative AI was used in more than half of the recent breaches.
In this scenario, the adoption of new security technologies, as artificial intelligence, multi-factor authentication and strong encryption, it is essential to protect corporations from increasingly sophisticated digital threats. This is what Bruno Telles observes, COO ofBugHunt, Brazilian cybersecurity company pioneering Bug Bounty in Latin America. "Negligence regarding these technologies increases organizations' vulnerability to attacks", highlights the executive
To ensure safety over time, it is essential to establish a continuous cycle of improvement. It is important to foster a culture of protection throughout the organization, involving everyone from top management to frontline employees. When everyone is engaged and committed to safe practices, the company consistently follows best practices, staying prepared to face new threats and ensuring solid and lasting protection, says Telles
The information security specialist pointed out five measures that companies can adopt to protect themselves against online data theft
- Conduct a full risk assessment
To ensure the digital stability of a corporation, it is essential to conduct a complete risk assessment. This involves identifying digital assets, understand the threats and vulnerabilities and assess the impact of each risk. This analysis underpins the strategy for protecting critical areas, adapting to new dangers, and creates an efficient culture by engaging all levels of the organization in safe practices, Telles states
- Ongoing employee training
The best security policies are ineffective if employees do not understand the risks or how to avoid them. According to the Daryus Group, 15% of organizations do not invest in regular cybersecurity training, even though 84% point to employees as the main gateway for vulnerabilities. Well-trained employees are a vital line of defense against attacks that exploit human errors, like phishing and social engineering, explain. For the specialist, practical attack simulations are essential to prepare the team to respond quickly to real threats, reinforcing the protection of the company's metadata.
- Adopt threat detection and monitoring solutions
Telles emphasizes the importance of using real-time monitoring tools that integrate data to provide a comprehensive view of the network and identify suspicious activities. These tools allow for quick responses, using AI to detect anomalous patterns and automatically block unauthorized access attempts, explain. Solutions like Splunk and Darktrace exemplify technologies that efficiently protect companies, adding information from various sources and monitoring traffic for suspicious behaviors
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
In addition to the Bug Bounty program, it is important for companies to conduct penetration tests (pentests) and vulnerability assessments continuously and proactively. These practices identify and correct weaknesses before they are exploited, simulating real attack scenarios. These assessments reveal areas that need improvement and strengthen cybersecurity. By regularly adopting these measures, companies keep their defenses updated, being ahead of cybercriminals. The Bug Bounty program also encourages cybersecurity researchers to report vulnerabilities, strengthening the defense even more, explain the executive
- Perform regular backups
Storing critical information in secure backups is essential for recovery after attacks, as ransomware, minimizing the impact on business. In addition to performing regular backups, it is crucial to test your integrity to ensure data restoration. "Adopting off-site or cloud backups and encrypting the contents are best practices to enhance protection and resilience against losses", the specialist finishes
