For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Rental spoke with Kilian Englert, director of field engagement, Varonis, about the latest cyberthreats and advice for companies that are looking to improve their cybersecurity awareness and practices. Now in its 18th year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month — previously known as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month—continues to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity across the country. The CISA and National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) use October to encourage individuals and organizations to protect their part of cyberspace, stressing personal accountability and taking proactive steps to enhance cybersecurity. Rental spoke with Kilian Englert, director of field engagement, Varonis, about the latest cyberthreats and advice for companies that are looking to improve their cybersecurity awareness and practices. Q: Ransomware is a huge concern these days. Hardly a day goes by without another company getting hit. What can companies do to ensure they are not the next victim? Is an attack inevitable? A: While nothing in cybersecurity is an absolute certainty, businesses need to shift to an “assume breach” mentality, which means that they need to operate under the assumption the attackers are already inside. With that in mind, companies need more than luck to prevent and recover from an attack. READ FULL ARTICLE>>
