The dark web ecosystem continues to evolve as a place where cybercriminals can sell and access stolen data, purchase black-market items such as guns, drugs and hacking software, and connect with like-minded individuals. As is the case in any supply-and-demand scenario, since there remains a strong demand for these and other items, the dark web will remain a popular hub for the foreseeable future. That, in turn, puts security professionals and their enterprises in the position of needing to gain a deeper understanding of the dark web and how to mitigate its various risks.
In many cases, organizations have a long way to go in this regard. Even the name “dark web” connotes a taboo that, unfortunately, causes many organizations to shy away from giving this space the attention that it deserves. While there are areas of the dark web that need to be dealt with cautiously, the dark web’s basic contents, pathways and major risks should be well-understood by organizations’ security teams.
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