Cyber Crime
Turn on the Lights and Spot Breaches Before They Happen
At CyberUK 2024 earlier this year, the spotlight was firmly on the rising threat of nation-states and proxy-state actors pre-positioning themselves in the networks of governments and critical national infrastructure.
At CyberUK 2024 earlier this year, the spotlight was firmly on the rising threat of nation-states and proxy-state actors pre-positioning themselves in the networks of governments and critical national infrastructure. Their aim? To remain dormant until geopolitical conflicts flare up, making them ready to strike when the time comes.
For years, organisations have relied on traditional security measures like firewalls and endpoint protection to defend their networks. These tools primarily safeguard the north/south traffic—data entering or exiting a network. However, today’s attackers have adapted, leveraging legitimate software and tools already present within target environments to evade detection, a tactic known as living off the land. Additionally, they exploit unmanaged assets, such as shadow IT or contractor devices, to stay hidden.
In this evolving threat landscape, the focus must shift to a proactive stance, and this is where Network Detection and Response (NDR) comes into play. NDR tools monitor east/west traffic—the activity happening inside a network—providing unparalleled visibility into every corner of your digital environment.
With advanced technologies like behavioural analysis, AI, and analytics, NDR can identify unusual or malicious activity, flagging indicators of attacks such as dormant threats, insider risks, lateral movement, or data exfiltration. By deploying an NDR solution, such as Trend Micro’s, organisations can:
- Detect unmanaged endpoints and shadow IT.
- Identify potential breaches before they occur.
- Transform visibility into actionable insights.
- Prioritise responses and mitigate today’s threats effectively.
The ability to see everything happening on your network is no longer optional, we believe it’s essential. By “turning on the lights,” you enhance resilience against current and future cyber threats, empowering your organisation to stay one step ahead of the attackers.