Praetorian has released a report titled \u201cHow to dramatically improve corporate IT security without spending millions\u201d, which sheds light on how to improve cybersecurity at\u00a0companies.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe spent countless hours analysing data to discover the “Top 5 Attack Vectors” used to compromise the networks of today’s leading organisations,\u201d said Praetorian.<\/p>\n
According to the report, the top four attack vectors are based on utilising stolen credentials.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a serious problem because credential theft will always work as long as the credentials are valid.”<\/p>\n
Credential theft is reliable, repeatable, and has a low likelihood of negative impact for an attacker.<\/p>\n
Attackers can use credentials wherever they are allowed, even in places the users might not need or know about.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is why it is important to restrict access at the network level based on business requirements,\u201d said Praetorian.<\/p>\n
The top five attack vectors used between 2013 and 2016 as part of a complete corporate network compromise were:<\/p>\n
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