With increasing cyber-attacks and the world having become a global village due to the power of the Internet, organizations must make the correct steps in ensuring safety and security of all human and organizational assets. Thus, a reactive role in cyber security will not be useful and a proactive approach is the need of the hour.
The dark web is that part of the Internet that is accessible by special browsers and software. What the major search engines display is only information on the surface, aptly called the surface web. The dark web is basically the ‘wild-wild west’ of the Internet.
Given the depth and anonymity of the dark web, there are multiple nefarious players in this domain. So close monitoring of the dark web can help in identifying and mitigating threats early, look for trends and developments and ensure a future-proof system.
Some Ways to Access Cyber Risks by Monitoring the Dark Web are
1.Proactive detection of third-party breaches
Proactive monitoring helps to identify third-party attacks and breaches. This can help set the expectations and also ensure that you engage with the correct vendors, suppliers and clients.
2.Helps identify data leaks
By analysing data dumps, one can check for data leaks. Further analysis will reveal what the type of data is and the sensitivity associated with the same. Ideally, strong processes should be in place to prevent any data leak from any touchpoint. But a monitoring at the tail end will add a factor of safety before things get out of hand.
3. Mitigate evolving threats
Threats are constantly evolving and mitigating them is the surest way to success. By spending time in analysing the dark web and studying the various methods cyber criminals employ, one can liaise with the correct internal and external stakeholders, thereby ensuring advance risk analysis, mitigation and protection strategies.
Some of the ways to prevent information leaks in an organization are
- Training and awareness sessions for all employees and stakeholders
- Implementing strong password and IT policies.
- Regulation of the use of external devices and BOYD.
- Reducing visibility of operations to external parties
- Securing networks with firewalls, anti-virus and other measures
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Apart from cyber security, GRhombus also offers services in Data Visualization, IoT Testing, Salesforce Development and Cloud Testing. Powered by 200+ employees and a strong management team, we bring the capability to take on any challenge and execute with perfection.
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