Security Concerns and Ways to Mitigate Risk of Cyber Threats
Hikvision on Security Concerns and Threat of Being Hacked from IoT and IP-Connected Devices
The SecurityInfoWatch.com article, “The Rise of Island Hopping and Counter Incident Response,” discusses security concerns arising from new sophisticated cybercrime methods and offers insights to help mitigate risk.
From the article, “There’s a rapidly growing arms race between cyber defenders and cyber criminals, as advancements in cybersecurity technologies and practices are matched by sophisticated cyber criminals wielding novel techniques and methods. In order to better understand and prepare for the current state of this ongoing battle between defenders and attackers, we need to take a look at the common hacking trends in cyberspace as well as some best practices security professionals can employ to be sure that their networks are prepared for the new age of cybercrime.”
Island hopping is a trend on the rise in 2019 with 50 percent of today’s cyberattacks using the technique, according to the article. Island hopping involves a cyberattack on a secondary or tertiary item to gain access to a primary target. The article identifies three types of island hopping tactics, including network-based attacks that infiltrate one network with plans to attack an affiliate network.
Best practices to counteract cybercrime include:
- Ensure your data is backed up: Store event logs in a secure location that the security team can access
- Develop a plan: Having an incident response plan can help the team react quickly to any threats or security concerns
- Use advanced technology: Utilize advanced solutions such as endpoint detection and response to reduce security concerns
Read more online at SecurityInfoWatch.com.
For additional cybersecurity insights, read the recent Hikvision blog, “Security Concerns and Threats of Being Hacked from IoT and IP-Connected Devices.”