BlueVoyant, a cybersecurity company known for illuminating, validating, and remediating internal and external risks, has recently released the findings of its second external cyber defense trends report. The report sheds light on the new risks organizations are facing from outside the traditional IT perimeters.
According to Joel Molinoff, BlueVoyant’s global head of supply chain defense, organizations’ attack surfaces are constantly expanding, and cyber threat actors are finding new ways to exploit vulnerabilities. In response to this ever-evolving threat landscape, the report highlights the need for organizations to be aware of new attack vectors and recommends actions to help prevent these latest threats.
One of the significant findings of the report is the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by cyber criminals to create more effective phishing campaigns. Ron Feler, BlueVoyant’s global head of threat intelligence, emphasized that AI has led to an escalated volume of attacks, making it more challenging for defenders to combat the increased number and diversity of attacks.
The research report also pointed out several key findings, including the use of online ads as an attack vector by threat actors to lure unsuspecting victims to malicious websites impersonating large financial institutions. Furthermore, the report emphasized the need for better email security, as many organizations are not enabling all key components that secure the authenticity and integrity of messages, leaving them susceptible to email-based threats.
Additionally, the report stressed the continued need for organizations to patch systems quickly. While the first report found that organizations were often slow to patch systems, the exploitation of vulnerabilities is now happening even faster, prompting a high-stakes race between threat actors and defenders after a disclosure.
The research was completed using trend data queries from BlueVoyant’s Supply Chain Defense and Digital Risk Protection solutions. BlueVoyant’s Supply Chain Defense solution continuously monitors clients’ vendors, suppliers, and other third parties for any vulnerabilities while the Digital Risk Protection solution seeks out threats against clients, employees, and business partners on the clear, deep, and dark web.
The report also offers actionable insights to address these emerging threats and provides detailed recommendations for organizations to enhance their cyber defense capabilities.
BlueVoyant’s innovative approach to combining internal and external cyber defense capabilities, along with its industry-leading cyber security solutions, is a testament to its commitment to safeguarding enterprises against a rapidly evolving threat landscape. With more than 900 clients globally, BlueVoyant is leveraging machine-learning-driven automation and human-led expertise to continuously monitor networks, endpoints, attack surfaces, and supply chains to protect enterprises from cyber threats.
In conclusion, the release of BlueVoyant’s second external cyber defense trends report underscores the critical need for organizations to remain vigilant and proactive in the face of rapidly evolving cyber threats. By leveraging the insights and recommendations provided in the report, organizations can enhance their cyber defense capabilities and better protect themselves against the latest threats.