In the past year, security threats landscape has shown us how far cybercriminals can go to make some quick cash. As people moved online, fraudsters found a perfect opportunity to sharpen their cybercrime skills. Ransomware is considered one of the most significant risks facing the business sector today. Over the years, this threat has evolved from merely phishing emails to total corrupting of databases. Remote Desktop Protocols and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have become the latest target. By suing infiltrated personal credentials, hackers have access networks, gaining access to a vast information link.
Security Strategies
There are several strategies that CISO can take to avert ransomware and enterprise attacks. The role of Chief Information Security Officer is gaining popularity recently. As the popularity goes up, the responsibilities intensify. The first step that CISO should take is carrying out a gap analysis to identify the risks and areas that require intervention in ransomware and enterprise attacks. The plan should be drafted appropriately, accompanied by a well-laid communication plan. In this plan, the first step should have a proper security infrastructure in place. The infrastructure will entail antiviruses, firewall, and cloud and edge security.
Using some of these security techniques requires some level of expertise. Therefore, the CISO will take up the role of training his subordinates on how to install a firewall tool, activate cloud security, and use antiviruses. As the world advances, cybersecurity calls for advanced measures that match the risks. Therefore, improving critical infrastructure might call for the use of advanced measures like Artificial Intelligence enabled more efficient security frameworks. An AI-enabled security model will ensure that risks are minimized significantly.
Roles of the CISO
The roles of the CISO are not limited to one specific area. The CISO is responsible for establishing the most beneficial security and governance practices and enabling a cyber-risk free business environment. In this regard, ransomware and enterprise attacks require a well laid out plan that will see a total reduction in such risks. His role in dealing with these two significant risks will include end-to-end security operations, a well-laid incident response plan and compliance measures.
The CISO will be responsible for ensuring the ransomware and enterprise attacks are thwarted before actualization. In summary, CISO will evaluate that IT threat landscape. In this case, he comes up with all information about the risks, the potential damage and claims of such an attack in the past. Devising policy and controls to reduce the risk is the second step. In this case, the CISO comes up with security frameworks which are end-to-end encryption and cloud security.
In conclusion, Ransomware and enterprise attacks have become some of the most prevalent threats in the cyber arena today. Therefore, the CISO is responsible for developing an effective plan that will prevent the attack from taking place and a recovery plan in case it successfully takes place. An effective CISO should develop an approach that is sustainable, efficient and cost-efficient.