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Fixing cyber security’s current, flawed approach

Traditionally, risk and compliance management comprised a comprehensive, 4-step process: identification, assessment, treatment, and monitoring. But, over the past decade, in the realm of cyber security, the approach to risk management has regressed to what can be described as, at best, a 2½-step process. In this modified methodology the focus has shifted, from scrutinizing risks to emphasizing defensive measures.

In essence, current cybersecurity assessments inquire, predominantly, about the strength of defenses. This is natural: organizations are primarily concerned with protecting against unknown threats – so the strength of the defense becomes the focus instead.

Standard approaches set you up for failure. Change it.

Consequently, the standard approach to cybersecurity is to throw vast resources of all kinds at building what amounts to a metaphorical tall wall around our assets, in a flat landscape. Faced with new or emerging threats, we simply add layers to our metaphorical wall – in the real world, comprising bolt-on solutions and reactive measures. There is nothing ‘surgical’ about it.

But this approach isn’t working – figures for the number of attacks and the value of losses sustained speak for themselves. And the situation is, in every sense, escalating. A fundamental shift in strategy and a move towards a more comprehensive and proactive approach are both, urgently, required.

Identify, understand and protect your high risk areas

Many organizations allocate a fixed budget for cybersecurity defense without a thorough risk identification process. Consequently, they allocate funds to areas recommended by external sources without truly understanding their specific risks.

But there is another way, which helps to streamline cyber security and reconnects your cyber security budget with the risks and threats you face – easing your route away from the traditional (and expensive) throw-money-at-all-of-it-and-hope-something-sticks approach. Darkscope is committed to the development of cutting-edge solutions that provide precise, real-time understanding of the risks and threats you face, so you can target your resources into constructing efficient, effective defenses where they are needed.

To extend our defensive wall analogy, this means you need to add defensive measures only at those points from where you know an attack is going to come.

Cyber threat intelligence - but better

Isn’t all this the essence of cyber threat intelligence? Yes, it is. But Darkscope takes the execution of cyber threat intelligence to a whole new level. We analyze the dark web, and the deep web, and every other part of the web, of course. But, crucially, our AI-powered solutions detect threats that others can’t.

Offering flexibility in information security compliance, our service allows customers to tailor their approach by choosing between an ISO 27001 or NIST security compliance check.

For those prioritizing international standards, ISO 27001 establishes a robust framework, focusing on the establishment and continual improvement of an Information Security Management System (ISMS). On the other hand, customers opting for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines gain access to a comprehensive set of cybersecurity controls and risk management practices.

Darkscope provides comprehensive dark web, deep web and hacker group monitoring services, offering businesses real-time insights into potential threats and vulnerabilities within the hidden corners of the internet to enhance cybersecurity.

DarkScope’s pioneering AI technology represents a paradigm shift in cybersecurity, transcending conventional boundaries to provide comprehensive monitoring and protection across the entire digital landscape. Unlike traditional solutions limited to monitoring the surface-level internet or specific dark web forums, DarkScope’s award-winning AI harnesses the power of machine learning and advanced algorithms to traverse the depths of the World Wide Web, including its deep and dark recesses.

Our expert investigators and forensic analysts are ready to respond swiftly to any suspected incidents, employing sophisticated techniques to trace and mitigate potential risks.

In the digital era, the specter of cyber fraud looms large over industries of all sizes and sectors. When faced with a cyber fraud crisis, timely and effective support becomes paramount for businesses to navigate the complex landscape of threats, mitigate damages, and restore trust among stakeholders.

Darkscope’s Supply Chain Monitoring Service leverages advanced cyber intelligence techniques and cutting-edge technologies to provide comprehensive oversight of your entire supply chain network. Our service ensures continuous monitoring, risk assessment, and mitigation to protect against disruptions and vulnerabilities.

Darkscope’s Domain Monitoring Service is a comprehensive solution that continuously monitors your domain and associated assets for potential threats, unauthorized activities, and security vulnerabilities.

By utilizing advanced cyber intelligence and machine learning algorithms, our service provides real-time alerts and actionable insights to safeguard your online presence.

A threat scan of your entire external attack surface can help provide you with peace of mind about your current security position and point you in the right direction to improve.

Darkscope’s Cyber Interference Risk Score profiles and rates the risks of a cyberattack for an organisation, not just their readiness or ability to respond. A Cyber Risk Score delivers more than a maturity based assessment can, as it looks beyond the walls of the organisation to the root of cyberthreats.

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