Protect your organisation with secure+ from ramsac
Posted on January 16, 2025 by Kayleigh Wilkinson
Vigilance in cybersecurity is not just a technical necessity but a critical component of a resilient and trustworthy business. Cyber threats are more prevalent than ever, and organisations of all sizes face the constant risk of cyber breaches.
A single breach can lead to significant financial losses, legal consequences, and reputational damage so it is important that businesses remain aware and take a proactive cybersecurity stance.
Cyber threats are constantly evolving; by proactively addressing cybersecurity, businesses can safeguard their assets, comply with regulatory requirements, and create a secure environment that fosters growth and innovation.
Organisations can enhance their cybersecurity by implementing a few simple yet effective measures:
- Educate employees: Conduct regular training sessions to raise awareness about phishing, social engineering, and other common cyber threats. Ensure employees know how to recognise, respond and report suspicious activities.
- Use strong passwords: Encourage the use of complex passwords and implement policies for regular password changes. Consider using password managers to store and generate secure passwords.
- Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Add an extra layer of security by requiring a second form of verification, such as a code sent to a mobile device, in addition to passwords. Do however, train staff to understand MFA best practice and the cyber scams aimed at this type of defence.
- Keep software updated: Regularly update all software, including operating systems, applications, and antivirus programs, to protect against known vulnerabilities. This needs to include firmware and any remote workers need to be included in the plans.
- Limit access to sensitive information: Restrict access to sensitive data to only those employees who need it to perform their job duties. Use role-based access controls to manage permissions. Use an audit process to continue to manage and report on this too.
- Monitor network activity with secure+: ramsac can regularly monitor your network for unusual activity that could indicate a security breach, detect breaches the moment they occur and continuously review current threat and vulnerability trends.
What is secure+?
At ramsac, we understand the importance of robust cybersecurity measures, which is why we’ve developed secure+—a proactive cybersecurity monitoring service designed to safeguard your IT estate.
secure+ is a comprehensive cybersecurity solution that acts as a vigilant guardian over your IT infrastructure. Utilising the power of Microsoft Sentinel, secure+ continuously monitors your systems for signs of malicious activity or potential breaches. Our dedicated in-house cybersecurity team at ramsac is ready to act upon these threats, ensuring your data and systems remain secure.
Real-world examples of secure+ in action
Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) Attack bypassing MFA
A victim received a phishing email mimicking a SharePoint file sharing link. After entering their credentials and MFA code, a cybercriminal stole their session data and accessed SharePoint as the victim. secure+ detected simultaneous logins from different IP addresses, generating a high-severity alert. The ramsac cybersecurity team quickly locked the account and cleared session data, preventing any data breach.
Data exfiltration from insider threat
A disgruntled employee attempted to transfer data from the company’s file server to an external USB stick. secure+ detected the bulk data download and raised a high-severity alert. The ramsac cybersecurity team investigated and provided detailed evidence to the legal and HR teams, leading to immediate account lockdown.
Account breach using leaked credentials
A victim’s credentials, leaked in a data breach, were used by a cybercriminal to access the victim’s Microsoft account. secure+ detected the suspicious login from a different IP address and automatically locked the account, preventing data access. The ramsac cybersecurity team reset the victim’s password and recommended further security awareness training.
Brute-force login attempt on company firewall
A cybercriminal attempted to brute-force login credentials for a client’s office firewall. secure+ detected the brute-force attempt, blocked the cybercriminal’s IP address, and worked with the client to restrict management console access to specific IP addresses, significantly reducing the attack surface.
So, why choose secure+?
At ramsac, our mission is to be the secure choice for our clients. We provide more than just IT support; we offer strategic IT input, proactive management, and solutions that help your organisation grow securely and efficiently. With secure+, you can focus on achieving your business goals, confident that your IT infrastructure is protected by a team of dedicated cybersecurity experts.
For more information on secure+ contact ramsac at 01483 412040 or email [email protected]
Brochure: secure+ from ramsac
secure+ is a proactive cybersecurity monitoring service designed to hunt for signs of malicious activity or potential cyberbreach, ramsac then takes action to prevent damage from being done.
