Tired of cybersecurity tips that don’t really make an impact? This post is for you.
The year is winding down to an end. Everyone, including security teams, is busy and preoccupied. Cyber actors know this and are gearing up to launch attacks.
Over the holiday season, the global number of attempted ransomware attacks has increased by 30% YOY. Also, a 70% average increase in attempted ransomware attacks appears to occur in November and December compared to January and February.
One report from the retail and hospitality sector indicates that imposter websites, product-focused phishing attempts and phishing attempts impersonating executives all tick up during the holidays. The report also observed a greater prevalence of social engineering attacks, heavily targeted at credential harvesting or bypassing multifactor authentication (MFA).
With security teams already stretched thin, what happens when people head out for the holiday break? Short staff leaves your data, systems and networks even more vulnerable. If an incident occurs, do you have a holiday response plan in place?
Let’s look at some truly useful tips on how to prepare for cyberattacks during the holidays.
Tip 1: Have a Response Team In Place
Before you head out for the holidays, know who can be called in if a cyber incident happens. You should clearly establish, in writing, who’s on call and when.
On-call team members should be available 24/7. Well-organized incident response teams should already understand their roles and responsibilities. Still, given how hectic the end of the year can be, it’ ..
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