Defending Against the Rising Tide of Cyber Threats with Cyber Security Assessment
August 2nd, 2024 by admin
In today's digital age, cyber-attacks have become an inescapable reality for businesses of all sizes. The statistics paint a grim picture - businesses targeted by cyber criminals rose from 38% to 43% over just the past year alone.
As the corporate attack surface exponentially expands through trends like remote work, cloud adoption, and third-party vendors, threat actors have more entry points than ever before to penetrate networks and systems. With cybercrime projected to inflict over $6 trillion in damages globally this year, no organization can afford to be complacent.
The question every leader needs to ask is - are we truly doing enough to protect our business? While many companies make an initial investment in cybersecurity software, they often fail to continuously review, update, and enhance their defenses over time. This static approach leaves gaping holes that sophisticated threat actors are all too willing to exploit.
At Van Ausdall & Farrar, we understand that cyber threats are constantly evolving - and your security posture must evolve in lockstep. Through our comprehensive security assessment services, we provide clients with a 360-degree view of their vulnerabilities and challenges from the external perimeter, internal network, and regulatory compliance perspectives.
External Vulnerabilities - The Front Line Defense
The internet represents the great cyber battlefield where attacks are constantly being waged. As such, a business's internet-facing infrastructure like firewalls, remote access gateways, and web servers must be pragmatically secured.
Many companies rely solely on traditional firewalls and perimeter security as their outer defense. However, these static defenses cannot keep pace with dynamic, modern-day threats and often contain misconfigurations that open the door to breaches.
Van Ausdall & Farrar's External Vulnerability Assessment provides true visibility into this critical attack surface. Our experts deploy a leading next-generation firewall appliance to non-disruptively monitor all internet traffic over a 7-day period. We then analyze the comprehensive findings to uncover weaknesses or lapses in the client's existing perimeter security posture and cyber hygiene practices.
Through this data-driven process, we equip clients with the intelligence and expert guidance needed to proactively strengthen their frontline cyber defenses before incidents occur.
Internal Vulnerabilities - Protecting the Crown Jewels
While companies rightly emphasize perimeter security, the unfortunate truth is that threat actors are increasingly focusing their efforts on moving laterally and exploiting weaknesses inside the network. After all, this is where an organization's critical data, applications and other "crown jewel" assets reside.
From unpatched vulnerabilities and misconfigured systems to improper access controls and rogue personal devices - insider threats come in many forms. Van Ausdall & Farrar's Internal Vulnerability Assessment systematically examines every device on the inside to pinpoint security gaps and areas of non-compliance.
Leveraging best-in-class vulnerability scanning tools, our certified experts provide clients with a comprehensive report and risk-prioritized remediation plan. This 360-degree view enables stakeholders to quickly mitigate internal exposures before they can be exploited by malicious insiders or external attackers.
Regulatory Compliance - Navigating the Complex Web
For many companies, cybersecurity is not just a best practice - it's a legal and contractual obligation. Depending on the industry and third-parties involved, organizations may be subject to a tangled web of compliance regulations like HIPAA, PCI-DSS, NIST, ISO 27001, and more.
Failing to adhere to these standards can result in debilitating fines, litigation, lost business, and reputational damage. That's why regulatory compliance is the third critical pillar of Van Ausdall & Farrar's Cyber Security Assessment methodology.
By combining technical expertise with policy mastery, Van Ausdall & Farrar empowers clients to adopt a robust security posture that meets all pertinent regulatory standards.
Forging Resilience in an Age of Escalating Risk
In this era of proliferating cyber threats, securing your business is no longer a luxury - it's an existential imperative. While adopting a defensive security mindset is crucial, it's equally important to remain proactive and nimble.
As attack methods and bad actors persistently evolve, so too must an organization's security capabilities and risk management strategies. This is the overarching philosophy that guides Van Ausdall & Farrar's consultative, business-driven approach.
By conducting holistic security assessments and offering expert cyber defense resources, our mission is to forge resilience and readiness within our clients. After all, cyber-attacks are not a matter of if, but when. With Van Ausdall & Farrar's partnership, you can operate assured that your critical assets and future are safeguarded against even the most potent digital threats.
To schedule your comprehensive Cyber Security Assessment, contact our team of experts today.
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