The Best Metrics to use in Protecting your Computer infrastructure and the Types of Threats Facing Businesses
DEFENDING AGAINST ONGOING CYBER-ASSAULTS
As a company or business, it is essential to prioritize the protection of your computer infrastructure from attack. This includes regularly monitoring and measuring the effectiveness of your security measures to ensure that they are up-to-date and effective in defending against current threats. This blog post will discuss some of the best metrics to use in protecting your computer infrastructure and the types of threats that companies and businesses currently face.
One important metric to consider is the number of successful and attempted attacks on your system. Tracking the number of successful attacks can give you a sense of the effectiveness of your current security measures. Tracking the number of attempted attacks can help you understand the types of threats you are most vulnerable to.
Another metric is the time it takes to detect and respond to an attack. The faster you can identify and respond to an attack, the more likely you will minimize the damage it causes. This is why it is crucial to have robust monitoring systems that can quickly alert you to potential threats.
In addition to tracking these metrics, it is essential to know the current threats facing companies and businesses. Some common types of threats include:
- Malware: This includes viruses, worms, and other types of malicious software that can infect your system and cause damage.
- Ransomware: This malware encrypts your data and demands a ransom in exchange for the decryption key.
- Phishing attacks involve attempting to trick individuals into divulging sensitive information through fake emails or websites, such as login credentials or financial information.
- Denial of service (DoS) attacks: These attacks involve flooding a website or network with traffic in an attempt to make it unavailable to users.
To protect your computer infrastructure from these and other threats, it is essential to regularly update your security measures, educate your employees on how to recognize and avoid these threats, and have the plan to respond to an attack. By regularly monitoring and measuring the effectiveness of your security measures, you can ensure that your company or business is well-protected against current and future threats.
Dr. Russo is currently the Senior Data Scientist with Cybersenetinel AI in Washington, DC. He is a former Senior Information Security Engineer within the Department of Defense’s (DOD) F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program. He has an extensive background in cybersecurity and is an expert in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and DOD Instruction 8510, which implement RMF throughout the DOD and the federal government. He holds a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification and a CISSP in information security architecture (ISSAP). He has a 2017 Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) certification from the National Defense University, Washington, DC. Dr. Russo retired from the US Army Reserves in 2012 as a Senior Intelligence Officer.
