NTT security Archives - Cyber Security Minute

What worries you the most when responding to a cybersecurity incident?

Issued by: Help Net Security

The clock starts ticking immediately following a cybersecurity incident with the first 24 hours vital in terms of incident response. The majority (59 percent) of companies are not confident they could resume ‘business as usual’ after the first 24 hours, although 41 percent say they are, according to a new social media poll by NTT…

Network Security

Less than a third of companies have dedicated cybersecurity insurance

Issued by: Help Net Security

Only one third of senior executives in UK organisations admit their company insurance currently covers them for a security breach and for the financial impact of data loss, despite the fact that 81 percent agree that it is ‘vital’ their organisation is insured against information security breaches. This is according to the Risk:Value report from…

Malware & Threats

Attacks on manufacturing industry continue to rise

Issued by: Help Net Security

The frequency and sophistication of cyber attacks continues to rise globally according to research data in the Q2 Threat Intelligence Report released by NTT Security. Four findings are of extreme interest and concern: Cyber attacks were up 24% globally during Q2 2017. Manufacturers continue to be a key target for cybercriminals. 67% of malware attacks…

Malware & Threats

Hackers changing tactics, techniques and procedures

Issued by: Help Net Security

Organizations need to conduct better penetration testing to combat continual changes in hackers’ tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs), according to NTT Security. “Our Q3 2016 report confirms that hackers are relentless and constantly employing new means to penetrate networks to steal confidential data,” said Rob Kraus, Director, Security Research and Strategy, NTT Security. “Organizations’ first…