In the fast-evolving world of cyber security, businesses find themselves constantly needing to enhance their defences. As we continue into 2024, organisations are now tackling an array of challenges ranging from talent shortages, advanced threats to security vulnerabilities and alert fatigue. In this blog post, we will look at these challenges and propose some ways in which to bolster cyber security measures.
Enhancing your defences for cyber security challenges in 2024
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Lack of internal security talent – addressing skill gaps
A common obstacle faced by organisations is the lack of skilled cyber security professionals. This shortage poses a significant barrier for companies striving to enhance defences. To overcome this challenge, businesses should focus on developing in-house talent through training programs, partnerships with educational institutions, and leveraging managed cyber security services.
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Advanced threat identification – adapting to sophisticated tactics
The landscape of cyber threats is rapidly evolving, with cybercriminals employing increasingly sophisticated tools that can outsmart traditional security solutions. Businesses must invest in advanced threat detection technologies and regularly update their defence mechanisms.
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Underlying security flaws – proactive vulnerability management
Poor security practices expose organisations to vulnerabilities that are easily targeted. A proactive vulnerability management strategy involves regularly assessing and patching potential weaknesses. Employing automated tools for vulnerability scanning and penetration testing helps organisations identify and address security flaws before they can be attacked.
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Alert fatigue – streamlining security response
The influx of security alerts generated by traditional tools can lead to alert fatigue among cyber security staff. To address this issue, businesses should invest in intelligent threat response platforms that prioritise and streamline alerts. Automated incident response can help manage routine tasks, allowing security teams to focus on more complex and strategic aspects of cyber security.
A more modern approach to cyber security
Strengthening cyber security measures is vital for businesses to safeguard sensitive information, build trust with customers, and ensure the seamless operation of digital assets. In response to the escalating challenges of cyber security costs and complexity, here at CT we utilise innovative software that offers an all-encompassing solution that automatically prevents, detects, investigates, and responds to threats. This allows;
- Extended visibility to prevent and detect threats across your environment
- A 24/7 complementary MDR (Managed Detection & Response) service proactively monitoring your environment and providing needed advice
- Collect and correlate alerts and related data to identify suspicious or problematic activity
- Ensure your SaaS applications aren’t introducing security risks
- Fully automate threat investigation and remediation actions across your environment
This allows businesses to attain comprehensive prevention, detection, correlation, investigation, and response capabilities, all backed by a 24/7 MDR service.
The cyber security landscape demands a proactive and strategic approach. Speak to your Account Manager today or get in touch with CT to find out how we can help protect your business.
