As we navigate in an increasingly connected world, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for businesses of all sizes. Cyberattacks are not only more frequent but also more sophisticated, posing significant risks to sensitive data, operations, and business continuity. In fact, the global cost of cybercrime is expected to skyrocket in coming years (growing from $9.22 trillion in 2024 to $13.82 trillion by 2028), underscoring the potential financial impact on businesses and the urgent need to implement robust measures.
And these losses are not limited to monetary damages. The reputational harm and downtime caused by incidents can be catastrophic, especially for organizations that rely heavily on uninterrupted digital services.
The growing cyber threat landscape Last year there were 2,365 cyberattacks, with 343,338,964 victims, and 72% increase in data breaches since 2021, which held the previous all-time record. Threat actors are targeting not only large corporations but also small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are often viewed as easy targets due to their limited resources. With the rise of ransomware, phishing schemes, and advanced persistent threats (APTs), businesses need to adopt a proactive, multi-layered approach to cybersecurity.
However, protecting against modern cyber threats requires more than just basic firewalls and antivirus software. It demands a holistic strategy that addresses vulnerabilities across all layers of an organization’s infrastructure – from its internet domain to its critical applications and systems.
How can businesses stay ahead of cyber threats?
To effectively combat these threats, companies need to build their cybersecurity framework around industry best practices, such as the NIST Framework, which emphasizes these key pillars:
· Govern: Stablish a risk management strategy, expectations, and policy.
· Identify: Understand your assets and risks.
· Protect: Implement safeguards to ensure essential service delivery.
· Detect: Recognize cybersecurity threats in real time.
· Respond: Take action to mitigate attacks as they happen.
· Recover: Ensure the business can quickly resume operations after an incident.
While this framework is critical, its materialization requires the right tools and expertise. This is where Link’s Atlas Risk Secure solution comes into play.
Atlas Risk Secure: A 360º approach to cybersecurity Combining the deep experience in this area with its enterprise architecture proven know-how, Link has developed Atlas Risk Secure, an integrated and 360º solution designed to help businesses mitigate cyber risks and maintain the security of their digital assets. Atlas Risk Secure addresses vulnerabilities across multiple layers, ensuring a comprehensive defense against cyber threats.
Here’s how Atlas Risk Secure helps your organization stay protected:
1. Three layers of protection
· Domain Level: Detects and responds to malicious activities such as phishing attempts and impersonation schemes targeting your organization’s internet domain. By neutralizing these threats, the solution enhances the safety of online interactions.
· Application Level: Atlas Risk Secure continuously scans for vulnerabilities in your applications, providing real-time alerts when issues are detected. This enables swift remediation and minimizes the risk of application-layer breaches.
· Host and System Level: Monitors your operating systems and devices, detecting vulnerabilities and attacks. With near-instant response times, the system acts immediately to prevent further damage and ensure operational continuity.
2. Comprehensive Risk Management
Atlas Risk Secure goes beyond simple detection and response. Its advanced risk management capabilities allow organizations to configure a complete risk assessment framework tailored to their business needs. By mapping out the infrastructure and business dependencies, it identifies how vulnerabilities in one area could affect the entire organization. This holistic view enables to proactively manage risks, reducing the chances of critical incidents that could disrupt operations.
3. Automation and proactive alerts
With automation built into its core, Atlas Risk Secure automatically scans your infrastructure for vulnerabilities and propagates risks through your business architecture. It delivers automated risk assessments, enabling quick decision-making, and sends proactive alerts based on risk levels, ensuring you’re always one step ahead of potential threats.
4. NIST-compliant
Atlas Risk Secure aligns with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, supporting its key pillars. This ensures that your strategy adheres to international best practices and provides thorough coverage across your entire digital ecosystem.
Atlas Risk Secure is already helping numerous businesses prevent cyberattacks and manage risks. By leveraging its Security Operations Center (SOC) for continuous monitoring, organizations can detect potential threats before they escalate, significantly reducing downtime and ensuring the safety of their critical systems.
Why choose Atlas Risk Secure?
The current threat landscape demands a dynamic and flexible approach to cybersecurity. Unlike traditional solutions, Atlas Risk Secure adapts to the unique requirements of each organization. It not
only mitigates risks but also ensures compliance with legal requirements through automated reporting and audits.
With its ability to seamlessly integrate with your existing infrastructure and provide real-time insights, Atlas Risk Secure empowers your organization to:
· Stay compliant with evolving regulations
· Protect sensitive data from breaches
· Minimize operational disruptions due to cyberattacks
· Enhance overall business resilience
The consequences of inaction are too great, as data breaches and cyberattacks continue to rise. With Link’s Atlas Risk Secure, your organization will be equipped with the tools and knowledge to protect against current and future threats, ensuring that your business not only survives but thrives in an increasingly hostile cyber landscape. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Ask for a demo and secure your future today.
