2023 and 2024 marked the highest years on record for data compromises at American businesses — and both years beat the previous all-time record by 70%. Protect your business from rapidly evolving threats with cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions from Clearlink Consulting partners.
IDTheftCenter.org, “ITRC Annual Data Breach Report" 2024 and 2023
Any data compromise can have major consequences, and they usually do — to the tune of $4.88 M per incident on average globally. Enterprises aren’t the only attractive targets, either, with 73% of American SMBs reporting a security incident in the last 12 months. With strong network defenses from Clearlink Consulting partners, you’ll be able to address known attack vectors like the below and continuously adapt to emerging threats.
Malware attacks including Trojans, spyware, and zero-day exploits
Denial-of-service (DoS) attacks that flood servers and block network access
Data interception using legitimate credentials or session hijacking
Social engineering attacks including phishing and CEO impersonation, especially via generative AI
Endpoint attacks from IoT smart devices to operational technology (OT) infrastructure
Supply chain attacks on third-party vendors
IBM.com, “Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024”; IDTheftCenter.org, “ITRC Business Impact Report 2023”
IDTheftCenter.org, “ITRC Business Impact Report 2023”
Cybersecurity solutions are as diverse as the threats they address and the businesses they protect. Based on your current strategies and needs, our advisors recommend partner solutions like the following to elevate your cybersecurity framework while saving on cumbersome or inefficient solutions.
Support your organization’s transition from on-premise to cloud networking with solutions designed for virtual data containers. Hybrid SD-WAN networks call for tools like VPNs and tunneling, while SASE networks run on Zero Trust tools and frameworks.
E.g., Versa SASE, Cisco SD-WAN with Umbrella
Set up a digital perimeter that monitors incoming traffic 24/7/365, inspects data packets for suspicious patterns, and blocks senders. Next-gen solutions like FWaaS screen deeper packet layers and extend protection to cloud network segments.
E.g., Cisco Firepower, Sophos XG FIrewall, Fortinet FortiGate
Prevent phishing, malware, and ransomware from entering your network via code embedded in website, app, or email content. Measures may include multi-factor authentication and TLS/end-to-end encryption for data in transit and at rest (in inboxes and archives).
E.g., Proofpoint Email Security, Zscaler Internet Access
Secure the entire surface area of your business with protection, detection, and response measures for every device that touches your data — from IoT servers, printers, POS systems, and production equipment to laptops, phones, and tablets.
E.g., CrowdStrike Falcon, VMware Carbon Black, Trellix
Get real-time visibility into your entire digital environment with SIEM log management. SIEM tools track events across cloud, firewall, email, and endpoint systems and keep records long term to reduce alert fatigue and provide historical context.
E.g., IBM QRadar, Exabeam, Microsoft Sentinel
Add threat response to your multi-layer monitoring strategy with XDR, which uses AI to automate cross-layer log management and quickly snuff out threats, or MDR, which adds human interventions like active threat hunting.
E.g., SentinelOne Singularity XDR, Sophos MDR
Prepare yourself for worst-case attacks and other system failures by creating redundant cloud backups, securing cyber insurance and legal preparedness, and developing continuity procedures.
E.g., Commvault, Rubrik, Acronis Cyber Protect
Ensure credentialed access to company resources, especially from off-premise devices, with IAM solutions including authentication platforms, access governance, and account provisioning.
E.g., Okta, Ping Identity, CyberArk, Microsoft Entra ID
Outsource security operations and ensure rigorous compliance standards with SOCaaS, and enlist a virtual chief information security officer for ongoing risk management and strategic program development.
E.g., Expel, Arctic Wolf SOCaaS, Critical Start MDR SOC
As we evaluate your current portfolio and compile your options, we ensure a truly comprehensive approach by covering all six spokes of the NIST cybersecurity framework.
To ensure they apply the right solutions, our cybersecurity partners use tools and techniques like the following to evaluate your current environment, policies, and practices.
Vulnerability assessments use automated software to scan networks, devices, and apps for holes in your defenses
Penetration tests or “pentests” authorize cybersecurity engineers to simulate attacks
Security awareness assessments test staff vulnerability to suspicious links or unsafe websites
Compliance risk evaluations assess measures to protect client data such as PII, PHI, and financial records
Secure your digital environment from every possible entry point to prevent attacks as often as possible. When you can’t stop an attack before it starts, you can minimize the damages from downtime, compliance risks, and future business losses with strong threat response strategies.
Zero-trust infrastructure uses measures like network segmentation, end-to-end data encryption, and user/entity behavior analytics (UEBA) to prevent data breaches
VPNs and zero-trust network access (ZTNA) bring off-campus endpoints behind your internal security frameworks
Monitoring solutions identify, log, and block suspicious traffic
Behavioral interventions like security awareness trainings reduce risks from human error, from using weak passwords to lax visitor supervision
Incident response strategies contain active threats by shutting down devices, rerouting network traffic, or rolling back ransomware
In the aftermath of a data compromise, the following solutions can help you maintain a high level of business continuity, restore systems safely and efficiently, comply with industry regulations, and arm you with the resources you need to confidently face the next threat.
Disaster recovery steps include restoring the last “good state” backup, patching vulnerabilities, and rotating credentials
Log management tools and forensic analysis provide the historical context to more thoroughly investigate incidents
Ongoing cyberconsulting, compliance consulting, and program development ensure you iterate on all security tools, policies, and practices to build resilience
