After all recent attacks, what is the current cybersecurity status?
2017 has already seen a number of high profile cybersecurity events, and we expect many more before the year is out. As an evidence of this, PandaLabs records a 40% increase in attacked devices this quarter. Cybercriminals have been carrying out attacks on an unprecedented scale, even bringing the country of Ukraine to a virtual standstill during the Petya ransomware outbreak. These attacks are highly publicised, as is expert advice for managing security breaches – so are we cybersafer than ever before?
The short answer
Despite increased awareness of cybersecurity issues, the answer has to be “no”. The fact that breaches are increasing in frequency every year is proof that we are definitely not cybersafer.
Why are we struggling?
Historically, the computer systems used to run large operations like electricity generation or hospitals were operated ‘offline’ – the only way to access them was via a terminal directly attached to the equipment. Over time, these systems have been connected to corporate networks, making them easier to access and manage by authorised users.
Once connected however, these systems are potentially exposed to anyone on the network. If a hacker can break into the network, there’s a very good chance they can crack the security surrounding these critical systems too.
Our reliance on data for improving products and the delivery of efficient services means that businesses are under increasing pressure to network even more of their systems. Which means that cybercriminals have even more opportunities to cause problems.
As a result, we can expect to see more attack ..
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