International. According to the firm KIO, it takes a company more than three months to resolve these types of risks, while cybercriminals only need seven days to exploit a new computer threat.
Colombia, according to a report by security firm Fortinet, is currently the fourth most affected country in Latin America, experiencing an average of 90 cyberattacks per minute during the first half of the year.
Faced with these alarming figures, companies such as KIO, specialized in Data Center and Information Technology services, are leading efforts to promote investment in cybersecurity and improve the protection of companies against possible attacks, safeguarding their information and digital processes.
Luis Fernando Rumbos, Managing Director of KIO Colombia, underlines that "to mitigate these threats in the business environment, it is essential to implement security solutions at all levels involved in information protection. Additionally, it is essential to have trained professionals to deal with ever-evolving cyber threats. These experts must play a crucial role in risk identification, vulnerability management, and incident response."
At this point, two fundamental perspectives stand out that clarify how organizations can ensure their protection from cybercrime.
Implementing Proactive Security Measures
This involves making structured assessments aimed at preventing potential threats. These assessments include penetration testing, vulnerability scrutiny, social engineering attack simulations, code analysis, and thorough attack surface reviews.
Approach to Auditing Security Processes
It underscores the importance of reviewing security procedures and ensuring meticulous compliance with these protocols by the organization's staff. This approach involves a thorough assessment of critical components, including surveillance systems, information record retention, and accurate categorization of sensitive data.
Rumbos also states that in the midst of the complexity and dynamism of cybersecurity, companies must adopt a comprehensive strategy that combines proactive assessments with strict audit procedures. This strategy seeks to safeguard sensitive data and strengthen digital defenses. Through collaborative efforts between technology and skilled professionals, the goal is to create a safer digital landscape for organizations around the world.
