RECAP: ATG’s October Cybersecurity Meetup
In our latest Cybersecurity Meetup, ATG got together with Nicole Unroe from Breach Secure Now to discuss Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Check out the full recording below.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month — the perfect opportunity to put your cybersecurity to the test and address your vulnerabilities BEFORE they hurt your business. This is what we discussed in our latest Cybersecurity Meetup.
ATG President and CEO Luis Alvarez, Chief Security Officer Jeff Dicks, Chief Technology Advisor Elliott Frutkin, and Nicole Unroe from Breach Secure Now got together for a 30-minute panel discussion and Q&A period for attendees:
What Did We Cover In Our October Cybersecurity Meetup?
DDoS Attacks Continue To Cause Major VoIP Outages
Bandwidth.com was the latest in a series of VoIP providers to be hit by targeted DDoS attacks, resulting in debilitating telephone outages for end users.
On September 25, 2021, Bandwidth.com began experiencing service failures, which they eventually attributed to an ongoing Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack. The resulting VoIP outage has affected thousands of their end-users that rely on key services including voice, messaging, 911 calls, and portal access.
This incident makes Bandwidth.com the latest target in an ongoing campaign of DDoS attacks that have already affected other VoIP providers including Twilio, Accent, DialPad, Phone.com, and RingCentral. As Bandwidth.com provides telephony services to many other direct-to-consumer vendors, the effects of this VoIP outage are extremely widespread.
Sanctions Against Cryptocurrency Ransom Exchanges
The US government has implemented sanctions against certain types of cryptocurrency exchanges in order to mitigate the rising rate of ransomware attacks. As most ransoms are paid in untraceable cryptocurrency, focusing on these exchanges should make the tactic less profitable to cybercriminals.
Furthermore, business owners should be aware that the US government is also pursuing new laws that will mandate the disclosure of any ransomware infections. ATG and other managed IT companies will likely be legally compelled to inform the authorities when an incident occurs, which could have a negative effect on the business’ reputation.
The Importance Of Cybersecurity Awareness Training
As cybercriminals continue making headlines around the world with expensive and damaging cyberattacks it is crucial for all organizations, large and small, to know about cyber threats and how to prevent them. Employees are valuable assets to a business, but they are also possible insider threats, the most significant point of failure when it comes to security vulnerabilities.
Having the right cybersecurity measures in place will certainly help an organization protect sensitive data. However, if employees lack cybersecurity awareness and training, the organization still runs a very high risk of being attacked, no matter how much it invests in the right security measures and infrastructure.
Employees need to be aware of the types of cyber threats and attacks present in the business world today. They need to know how to identify threats to prevent attacks. There are many cyber threats that can lead to cyberattacks, such as:
- Phishing
- Email Scams
- Weak Passwords
- Unsafe Websites
- Spyware
- Malware
- Trojan Horses
- Ransomware
- Spearphishing
We’re proud to provide our clients with a range of vital cybersecurity solutions, as well as a proven program to keep their employees confidently trained in cybercrime tactics with help from Breach Secure Now – features include:
Continuous Security Training
- Weekly Micro Security Training
- Delivered via Partner Branded Email to Employees
- 1-2 Minute Bite-Sized Training Modules
- Ongoing Training Keeps Security Top of Mind
- Rich Multi-media Makes Topics Interesting
Monthly Employee Security Newsletter
- Unique, Non-Technical, Magazine-style Newsletters
- Reinforces Security Training
- Delivered via Partner Branded Email to Employees
Simulated Phishing Attack Platform
- Fake Phishing Emails Test Employee Awareness
- Ability to Track and Report Employee Actions
- Partner Selects Campaign Configuration Options
- Successful Attacks Show Partner Branded Landing Page
Annual Security Risk Assessment
- Risk Assessment Report
- Additional Security Recommendations
- Threats Analysis / Risk Determination
Security Policies and Procedures
- Electronic Acknowledgment of Policies
- Administrator Report of Policy Acknowledgment
Don’t Miss Our Next Cybersecurity Meetup
Cybersecurity is not static — it’s an ongoing effort to stay aware of new threats and ensure your defenses are prepared to keep you secure. That’s why we host these monthly Cybersecurity Meetups. We hope you can make it out to the next one!
If you have any questions about cybersecurity best practices, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the ATG team.
