by Rebeca | Aug 16, 2023 | Cliente, cybersecurity, trends
In today’s digital world, maintaining the security of your system is crucial to safeguard your data and your customers’ trust. We understand your concerns and are here to assist you in preventing identity risks and ensuring regulatory compliance effectively.
Imagine being able to anticipate potential threats before they cause harm. With our Identity Risk and Legal Compliance (IRC) service, you can do just that. Our approach is simple yet powerful: safeguard your system and ensure you’re following the best security practices.
What exactly is IRC, and why is it important?
IRC is about identifying and addressing potential risks that could jeopardize the security of your system and sensitive information. Whether you’re handling customer personal data or confidential company information, these threats can be devastating if not addressed promptly.
Our service is based on a comprehensive analysis of your system to detect vulnerabilities. We identify potential weak points that cybercriminals could exploit. But we don’t stop there. We also help you establish robust security measures to mitigate these risks and protect your system.
In addition to security, we also understand the importance of regulatory compliance. Regulations can be complex and ever-changing, but with our service, you don’t have to worry. We ensure that your system complies with all relevant regulations, avoiding penalties and legal issues.
How do you benefit?
First and foremost, you gain peace of mind knowing that you’re one step ahead in protecting your data and customer privacy. You also save time and resources by entrusting us with risk identification and management. And, of course, you strengthen trust in your brand by demonstrating your commitment to security and compliance.
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by Rebeca | Jul 5, 2023 | Cliente, cybersecurity, fintech, soffid, trends
Nowadays, financial technology companies (fintech) have revolutionized transactions and financial management. However, this rapid growth brings the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures. As fintech becomes a prime target for cybercriminals, proactive protection of transactions and financial data is critical.
Security Challenges in Fintech
Fintech companies face data security risks due to their handling of sensitive information, including banking data, credit card numbers, and transactions. Consequently, they become attractive targets for unauthorized access. Additionally, sophisticated phishing attacks take advantage of users’ trust in fintech, seeking to obtain personal and financial information. This poses an ongoing risk of identity theft, as attackers impersonate legitimate fintech entities for fraudulent activities. Moreover, fintech’s heavy reliance on technology exposes them to potential infrastructure security breaches. These breaches can occur due to software vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, or a lack of security updates.
Solutions for Strong Cybersecurity
To enhance cybersecurity in fintech, it is important to implement robust authentication measures such as multifactor authentication (MFA) and biometrics. These methods restrict access to authorized users, providing an extra layer of security against compromised accounts. Empowering fintech users with security best practices is crucial. Educating them on identifying fraudulent messages, creating strong passwords, and protecting their devices reduces the risk of falling into cyber traps.
Regular security audits play a vital role in identifying vulnerabilities within the IT infrastructure. By conducting these audits frequently, fintech companies can promptly apply patches and updates to defend against the latest cyber threats.
Collaborating with cybersecurity experts is highly recommended. Partnering with specialized firms allows access to services like risk assessments, penetration testing, and security consulting. This collaboration helps identify and mitigate potential threats effectively.
Adhering to relevant security standards and regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ensures the proper protection of users’ personal and financial data. Compliance with these regulations is essential for maintaining trust and safeguarding sensitive information.
As fintech companies continue to reshape the financial landscape, prioritizing cybersecurity is of utmost importance. By addressing data security risks, phishing attacks, infrastructure vulnerabilities, and implementing robust authentication methods, these companies can establish a strong defense against cyber threats. Collaborating with cybersecurity experts and adhering to relevant regulations further enhances protection.
At SOFFID, we understand the criticality of cybersecurity in today’s digital world. Our expertise and comprehensive solutions can help safeguard your company’s security and data integrity.
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by Rebeca | Jun 28, 2023 | Cliente, cybersecurity, Home, soffid
In today’s work landscape, remote work is on the rise, requiring organizations to adapt security measures.
We want to emphasize the importance of implementing best practices to ensure the security of remote workers.
The Role of VPNs in Remote Work Security Remote employees often relies on unsecured networks, like public Wi-Fi, which poses security risks. Encouraging VPN use is crucial for secure connections. Benefits of VPNs include data encryption, IP address masking, and preventing unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Prioritizing Software Updates Outdated software exposes remote workers to vulnerabilities, making them prime targets for cyber attacks. Regularly updating operating systems, applications, and security patches is essential. Enable automatic updates and educate employees about the risks of neglecting updates.
Promoting Strong Password Hygiene Remote workers must maintain strong passwords for enhanced security. Encourage unique, complex passwords for each account and emphasize the importance of password managers. Educate employees about the risks of password reuse and the benefits of multi-factor authentication (MFA).
Educating Employees about Social Engineering Social engineerings attacks, like phishing and pretexting, are prevalent threats. Increase awareness among remote workers about common tactics used by cybercriminals, such as email scams, malicious links, and impersonation. Provide practical tips for identifying and reporting suspicious activities, emphasizing scepticism and verifying requests.
Implementing Endpoint Security Measures Safeguarding endpoint devices used by remote employees is crucial to protect sensitive data. Encourage the use of reputable antivirus software, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems. Highlight the importance of enabling encryption for data-at-rest and data-in-transit, ensuring remote workers’ devices are adequately protected.
Establishing Secure File-Sharing Practices Remote collaboration often involves sharing files and documents. Educate employees about secure file-sharing practices, such as using encrypted file transfer protocols, avoiding public file-sharing services, and implementing access controls to limit unauthorized access.
Conducting Regular Security Awareness Training Continuous education is key to maintaining a strong security posture. Encourage businesses to conduct regular security awareness training for remote employees. Cover topics like recognizing phishing emails, practising secure browsing, and promptly reporting security incidents.
Maintaining the security of our company is crucial to ensuring that information is always in good hands. At Soffid, we create the security solution that best fits your business model.
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by Rebeca | Apr 26, 2023 | cloud, Customer, cybersecurity, open source, soffid
It is important to understand the latest tactics used by adversaries to compromise cloud infrastructure. Cloud exploitation is on the rise, and it is essential to be aware of the threats that businesses are facing.
Why are adversaries accelerating cloud exploitation?
The rise in cloud adoption has made it an attractive target for cybercriminals. Cloud infrastructures are often seen as less secure due to the complexity of managing and securing these environments. Additionally, many businesses have adopted a “cloud first” strategy, which means that they are prioritizing cloud services over traditional IT infrastructures. This shift has made cloud infrastructure a more valuable target for attackers.
Tactics used to compromise cloud infrastructure:
Misconfigured Services: Adversaries often exploit misconfigured cloud services to gain unauthorized access. This can include misconfigured storage buckets, firewalls, and other cloud services that may expose sensitive data.
Exploiting Weak Passwords: Weak passwords are an easy target for attackers. If credentials are not secured, attackers can use automated tools to perform brute force attacks to gain access.
Social Engineering Attacks: Attackers may use social engineering tactics such as phishing emails or spear-phishing attacks to gain access to credentials or sensitive information.
Supply Chain Attacks: Third-party providers and vendors may have access to a company’s cloud infrastructure. Attackers may target these third-party providers to gain access to their target’s cloud infrastructure.
Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs): APTs are complex and persistent attacks that are designed to gain access to sensitive data over an extended period. APTs can involve a combination of techniques and tools to infiltrate cloud infrastructure.
Adversaries are constantly evolving their tactics to compromise cloud infrastructure. Misconfigured services, weak passwords, social engineering attacks, supply chain attacks, and APTs are just a few of the tactics used by attackers. To protect against these threats, it is essential to implement security best practices, such as multi-factor authentication, security monitoring, and regular security assessments
Soffid provides its clients with all the necessary tools to deal with these risks.
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Sources
- CroudStrike Global Report
- Redsky Alliance
by Rebeca | Jul 14, 2022 | cybersecurity, Definitions, News
Passwords are designed to give you access to an online world while companies protecting your information. However, password security can lead to attacks. This first point of cybersecurity is becoming a weak spot that can involve dire consequences if unaddressed for companies.
Relying on passwords for security has become increasingly problematic. Devising and remembering a complex password for every account and website is virtually impossible on your own. But using weak and simple passwords is a recipe for data breaches, account takeovers, and other forms of cyberattack.
Password security and Reports tell us about the situation…
For its report The misfortunate passwords of Fortune 500 companies, NordPass researchers analyzed data from public third-party breaches that affected companies. The data included details from more than 15 million breaches across 17 different industries.
The researchers looked at the top 10 passwords used in each industry. In addition the percentile of unique passwords, and the number of data breaches that hit each sector.
The word “password” is still being used, and misused as the most common password across all industries. Including retail and e-commerce, energy, technology, finances, and even IT and technology. Among other passwords in the top ten list, some common choices were “123456,” “Hello123,” and “sunshine.”
According to a Verizon report, more than 80 per cent of data breaches occur from weak or compromised passwords. Because creating the likelihood of an ongoing vulnerability regardless of how much technology is deployed to defeat hackers.
Certified cybersecurity. Multifactor authentication
Education and awareness are becoming more crucial in cyber security, especially in SMEs.
Two-factor authentication is great but you need to educate people about it because most employees complain about it.
The term “two-factor authentication” refers to a second step to confirm who you are. An additional layer of protection will, by default, provide more security than a single barrier.
The easiest way to “lock the door” on technology is employing multi-factor authentication. This security measure requires users to present at least two pieces of evidence before gaining access to a server, device, database or software program. A cybercriminal who has obtained a user’s username and password will not be able to access the system. You would still need to have access to that person’s unlocked cell phone or email to get an urgent verification code.
Especially, to avoid Data Leaks on Social Networks.
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