How basic cyber hygiene can keep SAP services secure
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⇨ The majority of cyberattacks experienced are due to data breaches and compromised emails/systems, contrasting with security leaders' concerns about AI-powered threats.
⇨ 81% of data breaches were attributed to weak, stolen, or default passwords, highlighting the need for improved cyber hygiene practices.
⇨ Organizations should prioritize cybersecurity assessments, align cyber risks with business impacts, and allocate resources based on real threats to enhance their defenses effectively.
A recent security report from enterprise security specialist, Splunk, revealed, while most security leaders were concerned about AI-powered cyber attacks, the majority of cyberattacks or disruptions experienced were actually from data breaches, reported by 52 percent of those surveyed, and compromised business emails and systems, with 49 percent of those surveyed claiming to have suffered from these kind of attacks.
The survey results demonstrate how a mismatch in what cybersecurity teams believe they should be preparing for, compared to what they should actually be protecting against, can result in real consequences. The security report went on to show 81 percent of the leaks and data breaches that happened were due to stolen, weak or default passwords.
The best defence against data breaches to a client’s SAP systems is by following the Splunk mantra and instating best cyber hygiene practices. Keeping your hygiene in check is easily done by following three simple steps:
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Run a cybersecurity assessment
The best way to determine what security priorities need to be addressed first is through a cybersecurity assessment. SAP operations are typically far-reaching and connected to a large number of different apps and systems, a thorough assessment can identify exactly where the internal weaknesses are in a business.
Match cyber risks to business risky
It’s up to security leaders to articulate to business leadership how more than half of all instances of downtime originate from cybersecurity-related events. Once the importance is conveyed, an organization can take steps towards reinforcing cyber defences.
Apply resources in accordance to real threats
While many organizations will invest resources into forward-thinking cybersecurity initiatives, some of the threats prepared for may never happen. By approaching from a more balanced viewpoint, an immediate threat landscape can be addressed properly, with a smaller focus on preparing for future unknowns.
Ultimately, getting ahead of the cybersecurity curve is a lot simpler when accompanied with effective enterprise security solutions. Splunk for SAP can provide improved visibility, better risk detection and improved performances with reduced outages. Remember, a proactive approach to cybersecurity and improving basic cyber hygiene can be as potent protection as top-grade security software.
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