{"id":512,"date":"2024-10-07T16:26:40","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T16:26:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cybersecurityinfocus.com\/?p=512"},"modified":"2024-10-07T16:26:40","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T16:26:40","slug":"ransomware-defense-essentials-why-edr-and-ndr-are-key","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cybersecurityinfocus.com\/?p=512","title":{"rendered":"Ransomware Defense Essentials: Why EDR and NDR Are Key"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Increasingly targeted ransomware attacks, has cyber professionals on high alert securing their networks and understandably with a single attack being potentially such a massive loss (both in terms of finance, operational disruption as well as brand damage). A company that relies on its data to <\/span>operate<\/span> or grow should make setting in place a defense against ransomware a top priority. But we cannot take any protection measure without knowing what <\/span>ransomware<\/span> is all about.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Understanding Ransomware<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Ransomware is malware created with the intent to extort money. It works in certain ways such as blocking the user\u2019s access to data, threatening to leak sensitive information, or even wiping out all data, and demands organizations to pay them a hefty amount of fee or \u201cransom.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are majorly 6 types of ransomwares:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Encryption-based:<\/strong> The attacker encrypts your data making it unreadable without the decryption fees.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Lock-screen:<\/strong> This locks your screen to disrupt the workflow and use data.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Scareware:<\/strong> As the name suggests this scares the users with some spoof virus or fake message from law enforcement to urge a user into buying a ransomware-infected anti-virus software.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Leakware:<\/strong> In this, the attacker steals sensitive information and threatens to leak it.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Wipers:<\/strong> Wipers scare users into paying ransom with the threat of destroying the information.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS):<\/strong> It is a tool for cybercriminals to launch a ransomware attack without needing any technical skills<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Best Defense Against Ransomware<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Protecting your organization from malicious actors is becoming a top priority for organizations. They are leaving no stone unturned by creating proactive as well as reactive strategies. To help you understand those strategies better we have listed the best defense against ransomware.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Email security and spam filters<\/h3>\n

People are still falling for phishing attempts making email, one of the most common entry points for any malware. Investing in advanced email security such as Fidelis Network\u00ae Mail Sensor for Office 365, can drastically improve your digital security. It can scan spam emails and filter them before it even reaches the user.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Even with the most advanced tools, humans are still prone to being tricked into sharing sensitive information. Awareness training can go a long way to teaching everyone to recognize red flags emails, messages, and phone calls. In the training session, do not forget to teach safe browsing habits as it should cover every aspect of creating a culture of data security.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Backup and recovery strategies<\/h3>\n

After implementing the proactive strategies, organizations will be prepared with a backup and recovery strategy. Creating a hack-proof network is practically impossible hence regular backup of data ensures that your operations are not disrupted even if you fall victim to ransomware attacks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ransomware Defense Through Fidelis\u2019 EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) Solution<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The idea behind Fidelis Endpoint<\/a>\u00ae is that every connected device is a potential attack point for cybercriminals. Keeping an eye on such devices is nearly impossible, specifically for companies that are bigger in size. <\/span><\/p>\n

Therefore, EDR is an essential tool for business as it works in 5 stages:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Device Monitoring:<\/strong> Fidelis Endpoint\u00ae provides 24\/7 surveillance of all devices.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Flagging an incident:<\/strong> Fidelis\u2019 EDR identifies and flags any anomalies.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Automated response:<\/strong> It automatically deploys rapid incident response as per predefined rules.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Threat analysis:<\/strong> Fidelis Endpoint\u00ae identifies sophisticated threats at any point along the attack lifecycle in real-time.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Alerting cybersecurity team:<\/strong> Fidelis EDR also alerts the IT team for further investigation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Defense Against Ransomware with Fidelis\u2019 NDR (Network Detection and Response) Solution<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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NDR stands for Network Detection and Response<\/a>. It functions similarly to EDR, except it is designed to secure the organization\u2019s network. It monitors the inflow and outflow of data through packet analyses, observes a standard pattern, and investigates any deviation from the said pattern. As an advanced automated tool, it stops the breach by blocking any suspicious IP address or isolating the device. Simultaneously alerting the security operations team.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fidelis Network<\/a>\u00ae also provides sandboxing, network forensics, DLP (Data Loss Prevention), threat intelligence, and automated security rules in one unified solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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EDR and NDR: A Combined Ransomware Defense Strategy<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The best ransomware defense strategy involves multi-layer tools and planning. One of the powerful strategies that work best for defeating any cybercrime is integrating NDR with EDR<\/a>. It is <\/span>a holistic approach<\/span> to cyber security giving you a bird eye view of your network. This combined defense strategy has many benefits such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Improved Threat Detection<\/h3>\n

With both solutions keeping an eye on the cyber infrastructure, they can detect threats quickly and launch an investigation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Faster Incident Response<\/h3>\n

With both solutions analyzing the attack, the cyber security team can find the correlation respond faster, and ultimately minimize damage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Devising Future Strategies<\/h3>\n

The established context of attack helps in devising robust future cyber defense strategy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Penetration Testing<\/h3>\n

The cyber security teams stimulate attacks on their own systems to find any underlying weaknesses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Several industries <\/span>have<\/span> successfully integrated EDR<\/a> and NDR in their <\/span>defense<\/span> strategy <\/span>against any ransomware attack.<\/span> Data<\/span>\u2013<\/span>sensitive organizations specifically in finance and <\/span>healthcare <\/span>have evolved their <\/span>de<\/span>fense<\/span> and have <\/span><\/span>reported a significant decrease in successful ransomware <\/span>attempts<\/span> due to improved detection capabilities.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Steps to Integrate EDR with NDR<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Step 1: Choose compatible EDR and NDR solutions<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Choose Fidelis Network and Fidelis Endpoints as they are compatible and can be integrated through API.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2: Set up data exchange<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Configure the EDR solution so it can communicate and share data with the NDR solution.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 3: Correlate Data<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Use Machine Learning and AI to set up correlation rules to analyze data from both sources.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 4: Automate Response Actions<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Configure predefined response rules for when a threat is detected.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Continuously monitor the integration and conduct regular testing to validate the integration.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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In conclusion, integrating NDR and EDR is a cybersecurity evolution providing organizations with the best defense against ransomware. By using both technologies, organizations can proactively stop any attack and reactively respond to it. But choosing solutions that are not only synergized but are also tailored to your organization is the key. If you are looking for EDR and NDR that can serve your requirement then Fidelis is the answer.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Trusted by many corporate and government bodies alike, we have 20+ years of experience in keeping your data secure.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Institute for Security and Technology’s Ransomware Task Force reported a 73% increase in ransomware attacks from 2022 to 2023. Increasingly targeted ransomware attacks, has cyber professionals on high alert securing their networks and understandably with a single attack being potentially such a massive loss (both in terms of finance, operational disruption as well as […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-512","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cybersecurityinfocus.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/512"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cybersecurityinfocus.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cybersecurityinfocus.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cybersecurityinfocus.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=512"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cybersecurityinfocus.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/512\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cybersecurityinfocus.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=512"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cybersecurityinfocus.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=512"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cybersecurityinfocus.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=512"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}