What are the biggest cyber threats in 2022? Explore the main security challenges for the year and how to protect your organization against malicious attacks.
Cyberattacks can disrupt your business operations and harm your reputation. That’s why taking the time to properly defend your business against cyber threats is essential in the modern era.
These threats can result in serious losses including monetary damages and the loss of trust from clients. Luckily, security solutions such as Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) can help shield your business.
Here is what you should know about the biggest cyber threats in 2022 and how to protect against them.
A man-in-the-middle attack (MITM) involves three parties—you, the person that you want to communicate with, and the perpetrator of the crime.
The perpetrator is the “man-in-the-middle,” as this person is attempting to intercept the communication between you and another party.
An MITM attack typically occurs when someone is attempting to enter their login credentials. The perpetrator wants to intercept the communication to steal the login credentials and gain unauthorized access to the network.
These types of attacks may occur in a variety of ways such as malware or phishing schemes to eavesdrop on login sessions and steal usernames and passwords.
Phishing is one of the oldest forms of hacking but remains a threat today. About 75% of organizations suffered a phishing attack in 2020.
Phishing typically occurs via email or text messages. A user receives a fraudulent email or text that appears to come from a trusted source such as an administrator from your IT department.
The message may contain an attachment with malware, and when the user opens the attachment they unwittingly install malware onto their device. The malware then captures the login credentials without the user realizing it.
Hackers may use phishing attacks in the hopes of accessing an entire network. Luckily, you can implement security solutions that limit access to specific services. Even if a hacker pulls off a successful phishing scheme, they may only gain access to a single service or segment of the network.
Malware refers to any software created to harm computers and networks and includes threats such as viruses, worms, and Trojans.
Threat actors may use malware to wreak havoc on computer systems, disrupt operations, or gain access to data and can cost businesses millions in damages.
The record for most damages from a malware infection was $38 billion.
Organizations and individuals can use tools to remove malware after detection; however, implementing an effective security solution can stop malware attacks before they occur.
Protecting against cyber threats requires a comprehensive set of cyber security procedures. The easiest way to achieve this is with a platform that facilitates secure access to data in the cloud.
Two of the best approaches for shielding your business from cyber threats include Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is a framework for implementing cyber security via the cloud instead of directly through a local data center. It combines the use of VPNs and emerging technologies, including Zero Trust Network Access.
SASE security solutions aim to streamline the way that organizations address cyber security. You receive a single, cloud-based service for addressing all your security needs instead of relying on a wide variety of technologies that exist on different platforms and layers of the OSI model.
SASE offers a better way to manage security and visibility for cloud services, including AWS cloud networks. Implementing SASE ensures that you have security measures in place to stop phishing attacks and malware before they infiltrate your network.
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) is a security approach that offers remote access to data and services based on strict access control policies.
ZTNA allows you to integrate security into your cloud services, which is great for businesses with a remote workforce. Unlike VPNs, a ZTNA strategy does not grant access to an entire network.
The idea of “zero trust” is that no user should have access to resources without explicit permission. You can grant access to specific services and data instead of offering broad access based on user roles.
Using Zero Trust does not require a complete overhaul of your IT infrastructure. Instead, you can implement ZTNA using your existing tools and resources.
Zero Trust Network Access also offers enhanced protection from malware threats with multi-layered security protection to prevent unauthorized access. Plus, it’s an opportunity to establish strict policies for protecting assets from malicious activities.
At Perimeter 81, we use ZTNA to create user-defined permission roles, which limits user access to sensitive data and decreases the risk of phishing emails. ZTNA makes it easier to manage access policies for superior data protection.
Cyber threats remain a major concern for modern businesses in all industries. No matter what you sell or produce, hackers may attempt to steal your data or disrupt your business operations. Implementing a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) at its core can decrease the risk of becoming the next victim. Contact the experts at Perimeter 81 to learn how to protect your business.
