6 steps to protect yourself from 99% of cyberattacks

The lack of cybersecurity is one of the biggest risks faced by companies. Therefore, investing in a solid cybersecurity framework is essential within organizations. Learn more!

The lack of cybersecurity is one of the biggest risks faced by companies. An emblematic example occurred with BMP, in the early morning hours, when a PIX transfer of R$ 18 million marked the beginning of one of the largest cyber heists ever recorded in Brazil.

In a matter of minutes, hackers exploited a flaw in the messaging infrastructure of the provider C&M Software — a company that acts as an intermediary between fintechs and the Central Bank — resulting in a total movement of nearly R$ 800 million, according to preliminary estimates from the BC. Of this amount, about R$ 400 million evaporated from BMP's account without triggering immediate alerts.

Therefore, investing in a solid cybersecurity structure is essential within companies. 

Want to know how to protect your company against these cyberattacks? Follow along and discover six essential steps to strengthen your business's security!

1st Step: Invest in Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) 

Multi-factor authentication adds extra layers of security that go beyond traditional passwords, meaning it requires multiple forms of authentication to verify users' identities, preventing 99.9% of attacks.

This way, even if a password leak occurs, without the second factor of authentication, the intruder cannot access the company's system.

Additionally, it is also interesting to invest in passwordless technologies: the passwordless. This system uses alternative methods, such as biometrics (fingerprints, facial recognition), security tokens, or other authentication devices to verify the user's identity and further enhance security.

2nd Step: Adopt Zero Trust Principles 

Zero Trust is a cybersecurity approach that assumes all network connections, devices, and users, both inside and outside the network, are potentially insecure.

This means that all connections and accesses must be continuously verified and authenticated, regardless of location or device used.

3rd Step: Use Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

Extended Detection and Response (XDR) is an advanced security approach that integrates different layers of protection, such as endpoints, networks, emails, and servers, to detect threats and proactively block attacks.

4th Step: Keep the environment updated

Many attacks on organizations begin with unpatched vulnerabilities at home. Therefore, to avoid cyberattacks and maintain your company's security, it is necessary for all systems to be constantly updated, such as firmware, operating systems, and applications.

5th Step: Have control over your data

Control over data is essential to ensure that it is protected, encrypted, and accessible only to those who have permission. At this point, it is important to have:

• Classification, labeling, protection of sensitive data in the cloud and on-premises;

• Visibility of data traffic;

• Tracking and reporting of data that has been shared.

6th Step: Empower your employees

This step plays the role of educating and training employees to recognize and respond to cyber threats. It is essential that people know their roles within the protection and cybersecurity of the business.

In everyday life, this is possible with training that includes phishing simulations, susceptibility and user awareness, behavioral impact, and risk behavior, for example.

Protecting data, systems, employees, and customers is essential to preserve the visibility and reputation of your brand. The competitive and strategic advantage belongs to those who prioritize cybersecurity as a fundamental part of their business!

Talk to our specialists and further develop your strategies and security journey!