How to Keep up with the Cyber Threat Landscape
Summary
The article discusses the significant increase in data breaches and ransomware attacks in 2021, highlighting manufacturing and utilities as prime targets. It emphasizes the importance of understanding these trends and using threat intelligence and threat hunting to mitigate risks and avert potential disasters.
IFF Assessment
The article details a stark increase in cyberattacks, including data breaches and ransomware, indicating a worsening threat landscape for defenders.
Defender Context
Defenders must stay vigilant and informed about evolving cyber threats, particularly ransomware and data breaches targeting critical infrastructure. Proactive measures like threat intelligence analysis, threat hunting, and robust security awareness training are crucial to identify and deter attackers.