Cyber security must include malware analysis and management to prevent catastrophic breaches and losses within your network. There are several reasons why and methods by which malware is created and spread, but the bottom line is that it is essential to have a competent network security management team in place. 

The vast majority of malware is money motivated, but a bad actor might create a malicious program for other reasons ranging from pranks to activism or espionage. Malware is commonly spread via email attachments, shared networks, torrents, or malicious websites, and is disastrous for networks.

Malware Is A Cyber Security Crisis

A malware attack can disrupt your business operations, damage your reputation, and cause your clients to lose confidence in your organization. It could even result in legal action against your company. The financial losses can be devastating.

Data breaches are on the rise and many of them got their foot in the door using malware. A malicious program can give a hacker access to sensitive data like client profiles, browsing history, and passwords. They can delete or restrict access to files, slow your network, and render your computers useless.

A particular type of malware called a worm replicates itself and spreads through the whole network. If your network is not segmented, that can mean it will hijack your entire organization. Even relatively benign adware can tank your employees’ productivity with popups and redirects.

Continuous Threat & Vulnerability Management Service

There are a few steps you can take to minimize the risk of malware attacks on your organization. Anti-malware or anti-virus monitoring is a great place to start. The faster a malicious program is found, isolated, and removed, the less damage it can do. RAVENii offers Continuous Threat & Vulnerability Management Service, which includes:

• Regular executive indicator and reporting debriefs

• Vulnerability prioritization and remediation plans

• Real-time attack surface measuring

• Real-time on-the-wire passive vulnerability scanning and threat monitoring

• Real-time indicator of compromise alerting

• Regular active vulnerability scans

• Log collection from Windows, routers & switches, firewalls, Linux, and Applications

• Access to RAVENii’s Security Incident Response and Management Team

  
  

Managed Security Training & Phishing Testing

One of the most important cyber security strategies for preventing malware attacks is comprehensive periodic security training for employees. Research indicates that 95% of security breaches involve human error. This means that security training is essential for the security of your network and your business.

Your employees represent your business in all areas of data supervision, handling your sensitive client information, and keeping your proprietary business intelligence safe. If your employees practice poor data management behaviors, it could cause a significant and costly security breach for your business. It is imperative that your employees understand that they are all targets and susceptible to an attack.

Let RAVENii Be Your Managed Cyber Security Provider

Cybersecurity hardware and tools that are available directly from suppliers do not provide you with expert advice about network security like an MSSP will. Access to the human resources of knowledge and skills without hiring additional employees is what gives an MSSP the advantage.

Running continuous scans on your environment to identify anomalies in your normal operations is incredibly important when it comes to preventing a malware attack. As your Managed Security Service Provider, RAVENii does this. We can predict threats proactively and respond quickly and effectively, greatly reducing the odds of a successful cyber attack.

For more information about managed protection from RAVENii, call (844) 317-0944 today!