Mitigating Cyber Threats and Ransomware: Impact on SMEs
- 28th Nov 2024

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Date: Thurs, 28th Nov 2024

Time: 4PM SGT (GMT+8), UAE 12PM

Duration: 1 Hour

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Free Webinar: “Mitigating Cyber Threats and Ransomware: Impact on SMEs”

We invite you to our upcoming webinar, “Mitigating Ransomware Impact for SMEs,” designed to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the knowledge and tools necessary to protect against ransomware attacks.

According to a recent survey by the Cybersecurity Agency of Singapore (CSA), ransomware is the top cyber incident. During our session, we’ll delve into the mechanics of ransomware attacks, explore recent trends, and examine their significant impact on SMEs. Together, we can discuss strategies for mitigating these threats to ensure uninterrupted business operations.

  1. Preventive Measures
  • Addressing Gaps: Regularly conduct security assessments to identify and remediate vulnerabilities and insider threats. Including vulnerability assessments and penetration testing. (VAPT)
  • Remediation: Identify and remediate vulnerabilities promptly to minimize risk.

2. Detection and Response

  • Incident Response Plans: Establish procedures for detecting and responding to ransomware attacks.
  • Vulnerability Management: Regularly scan for and patch vulnerabilities in systems and applications.
  • Importance of EDR: Discuss the role of Endpoint Detection and Response systems.
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence: Stay updated with threat intelligence feeds and indicators of compromise.
  • External Threat Landscape Management: Understand and mitigate threats from outside the organization.

3. Data Protection and Privacy

  • PDPA Compliance: Understand the requirements and implement measures to protect personal data.
  • Role of DPO: Assign a Data Protection Officer to oversee data protection strategies and ensure compliance.

4. Data Backup and Restoration

  • Best Practices: Learn effective data backup strategies to ensure business continuity.
  • Restoration Plans: Develop and test restoration plans to recover data quickly and minimize downtime after an attack.
  • Regular Testing: Emphasize the importance of regularly testing backups and restoration processes.

5. Disaster Recovery Plan

  • Comprehensive Planning: Develop a detailed disaster recovery plan tailored to your organization’s needs.
  • Business Continuity: Ensure your business can continue operations during and after a ransomware attack.
  • Regular Drills: Conduct regular drills to test and refine your disaster recovery plan.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your organization’s resilience against ransomware threats. 
 

We look forward to having you attend the event!