Cyberattacks are the “buzz word” that you hear when a company’s data has been breached. Sometimes the breach results in data being released on the internet. Other times, the hacker holds the data ransom in exchange for a large monetary payout.
Data loss prevention and protection should be at the top of your list. Your data, after all, should be considered one of your most valuable business assets.
Security Basics 101
Data security involves the processes of identifying where your data is stored and where it is transmitted to and from and determining what security risks could make your data accessible to others.
The purpose of data security basics is to develop solutions that ensure your data is protected whether it is stored in the cloud, on network servers, or on individual workstations. You also need to have firewalls, internet and network security, data security policies and procedures, and so on.
The best place to start is to identify where your data is stored, how it is accessed, who has access to it, and what security measures are already in place. The next step is to map out any potential areas that lack security or seem to be weak to different types of cyberattacks.
Types of Cyberattacks
There are several different types of cyberattacks business can face, including:
1. Malware: This type of cyberattack is meant to be malicious and intentionally damage your data, computers, servers, operating systems, and so on. Malware includes Trojans, viruses, spyware, worms, and so on.
2. DDoS: This type of attack is where “bots” are used to attack your website and overwhelm it with traffic to bring it down. While DDoS attacks don’t breach your data, they can also be used as a distraction so another attack can be used to try to breach your data security.
3. Insider Threats: This type of cyberattack comes from the inside of your organization. It is where an employee, contractor, vendor, or business partner shares their knowledge of your security practices with others that want to gain access. This attack is also where an employee downloads large amounts of data from the cloud and network servers that they plan to sell to others.
4. Ransomware: This type of attack is where you can no longer access your data. The attacker will demand a monetary payment to release your data. If the ransom is not paid, they will often release the data online in public forums and social channels.
How Can a Business Protect Its Data from Different Types of Cyberattacks?
While it is impossible to plan for every type of cyberattack and potential data breach, companies can utilize various applications like PA File Sight. This solution provides ransomware protection and data loss prevention, and it prevents information leaks.
It automatically keeps a watchful eye on user activity. You can see who is accessing data, updating it, saving new data, and moving data from one location to another. You can set specific alerts to warn, stop, and deny access when large amounts of data are being moved.
You can also protect your servers, cloud, and workstations from ransomware if an attack is detected. You can even generate audit reports to see who is accessing what data.
For further information about PA File Sight, please feel free to contact Power Admin at 1-800-401-2339 today! We would be happy to discuss your data protection needs and provide a free demo and a fully functional 30-day free trial.
