Cyber Defense eMagazine December Edition for 2021

estoring data. Modern organizations that are responsible for that data will need to have native data
protection solutions that can help them protect internal applications and applications shipped using
containers. For example, we are seeing file-less attacks explicitly targeting stateful Kubernetes data. The
consequences of downtime for these applications are growing, and organizations need solutions that are
native and purpose-built to protect these applications. Whether the target is VMs, Kubernetes, or SaaS
applications, being resilient when facing ransomware attacks is crucial.”
Wes Spencer, VP, external CSO, ConnectWise
“Let's admit it. Cybersecurity feels like a losing game. Breaches happen everywhere we look. It seems
like no effort we make is really making a difference. And beyond that? Ransomware threat actors are
spotted on the news driving camo green Lamborghini Aventadors. I can understand any SMB just wanting
to give up in exasperation. But there is hope, and it comes in the form of cyber resilience.
If you've never heard of cyber resilience, don't be shocked. It's a decade old term that is finally being
revived amidst our travails but is now shining light as a powerful solution for MSPs and their SMBs. In
short, cyber resilience is a renewed focus on keeping an organization resilient and operational in the
midst of adverse cybersecurity conditions. Translated thus: let's build resilience to keep our organization
functional when, not if, the big cyber attack happens. It allows us to focus on faster response and recovery
to any threat. To be clear, we should not give up on prevention, we simply need to have a new focus on
cyber resilience. After all, if we're unable to stop all cyber attacks, maybe we should start to focus on
making them less impactful when they occur.”
Neil Jones, cybersecurity evangelist, Egnyte
“During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we should actively review our cybersecurity preparedness, and
consider how we can make our employees, contractors and business partners even safer online.
Unfortunately, many organizational stakeholders are unaware of how to properly protect their companies'
valuable data, so it’s up to the company to educate them on best practices. As an IT leader, you need to
consistently update your cyberattack prevention strategies and implement practical measures like the
following, which will protect you from falling victim to potential attacks:
· Make compulsory cybersecurity awareness training a way of life, rather than a once-a-year IT
requirement.
· Limit access to mission-critical data on a “business need to know” basis.
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