[Misty Stewart]

Modern organizations encounter an ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats that can compromise the security and reliability of their digital assets. Threat actors exploit a variety of vulnerabilities, such as social engineering schemes like phishing, malicious software including ransomware, internal misuse, poorly configured infrastructure, unpatched applications, and newly discovered zero-day flaws. The growing adoption of cloud platforms and remote work arrangements has broadened the range of potential entry points, increasing the risk of unauthorized access.
To address these challenges, businesses are turning to comprehensive defense strategies. These include implementing strict user permissions, deploying multi-factor authentication (MFA), maintaining up-to-date software, and fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness among staff. Technologies like network segmentation, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS), and advanced endpoint security solutions help contain and detect malicious activity before it spreads.