Business Security
Preventative Defense Tactics: Protect Your Business Before It’s Too Late
17 Jun 2024
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We watch real life attacks in horror, where companies simply try to defend against attackers stomping on their networks in real time, blunting the damage and scouring for backups in a bid to avoid the crippling cost of ransom payments.
It’s a defense akin to investing in good demolition equipment in case your house catches fire so you can clear debris quickly and rebuild. However, as any fire safety expert would attest, it is a lot less expensive and time-consuming to prevent fires in the first place.
Likewise, in cybersecurity, prevention is not just preferable but essential. Here are a few attack tactics, based on trends we’re seeing day to day with our customers, and some preventative methods that can blunt the attack before it gets into your network.
Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) defense
RDP attacks, if successful, allow attackers to gain administrator privileges and shut off your cyber-defenses. Adding defensive layers like multi-factor authentication (MFA) can help thwart RDP attacks. Furthermore, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) can stop attackers if they’re able to get past RDP.
Enterprise visibility
Core network firewalls are key in providing visibility and defense against emerging attacks. Security companies, including ESET, release tools to help defend against network-based attacks.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
As most services transition to the cloud, MFA can stop or blunt brute force attacks, especially Business Email Compromise (BEC).
While nation-state level attacks make the headlines, it’s simpler attacks that are far more likely. Implementing these defensive tactics can greatly reduce your exposure to cyber threats.
If you prefer prevention over recording the aftermath, you may want to check out our threat reports for more tactics and our @ESETresearch X account for the latest updates on threat activity.