Key Takeaways: FBI Breach Prevention Tips

FBI Special Agent Donovan McKendrick discussed the current cyber threat landscape and strategies businesses can use to mitigate risks in a live event. Ransomware has become a major form of cybercrime, with ransomware groups evolving their tactics and operating as sophisticated businesses. Healthcare is particularly susceptible to cyberattacks due to the sensitive nature of patient data. To combat ransomware, organizations should prioritize cybersecurity measures such as regular backups, endpoint security, employee training, and a zero-trust security model. Collaboration between organizations and government authorities is crucial in addressing cyber threats effectively, with reporting incidents to sites like IC3.gov facilitating investigations and threat intelligence aggregation. Top cyber threats for 2024 include ransomware, financial fraud, and supply chain attacks. AI is playing an increasingly prominent role in both offense and defense of cybersecurity. The "Five C's" framework can be used to build a comprehensive security posture: connectivity, collection, configuration, compliance, and culture.