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In the cybersecurity world, one of the well-established models for understanding security goals is the CIA triad, which stands for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. This model is primarily formulated for information security and therefore recognizes the need for information to be confidential, have integrity, and be available. However, this model has been used more broadly beyond information security, for formulating information systems and network security goals.
Considered in detail the CIA triad allows organizations to think about information security and cybersecurity in a structured and systematic way. Many threat modeling approaches have been developed that help frame cybersecurity threats around the CIA triad, based on the specific digital resources owned or based on the motivations of potential attackers and threat actors. Using such approaches helps organizations to not only identify potential cybersecurity risks but also to put in place appropriate mitigation strategies.
Confidentiality goal seeks to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of information: it keeps data secret. In other words, confidentiality seeks to prevent unauthorized read access to data. An example of confidentiality attack would be the theft of Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as credit card information.
Integrity goal seeks to prevent unauthorized modification of information. In other words, integrity seeks to prevent unauthorized write access to data. There are two types of integrity: data integrity and system integrity. Data integrity seeks to protect information against unauthorized modification; system integrity seeks to protect a system such as Window 2008 server operation system from unauthorized modification.
Availability goal ensure that information is available when needed. Systems need to be usable (available) for normal business use. An example of attack on availability would be a Denial of Service (DoS) attack, which seeks to deny service (or availability) of a system.
While the CIA is being effectively used across businesses and organizations for enhancing their cybersecurity, it is not enough for informing individuals’ cybersecurity goals. This is because the CIA triad is framed with a focus on technical assets and resources and cannot account for the multi-faceted, non-technical, and cyber-enabled threats that individuals are exposed to online.
With digital threats becoming increasingly advanced and complex, safeguarding your data and your clients’ businesses has never been more critical. Robust XDR strategies represent one important line of defense, and this blog will help you understand more about the evolution of XDR and recognise its place in maintaining a successful cybersecurity strategy.
What is extended detection and response (XDR)
XDR (extended detection and response) collects and automatically correlates data across multiple security layers – email, endpoint, server, cloud workload, and network. This approach enables a more holistic and coherent defense against all types of attacks, including standard cyberattacks, misuse of networks, unauthorized access, etc. Furthermore, it allows your security team to detect, analyze, and react to threats across several layers of protection.
CrowdStrike and Sentinel One is one example of a solution that extends security protection beyond endpoints with generative AI-powered security. Both these offerings are available with NetDataSec.
The benefits of using XDR
Extended Detection and Response solutions are not just an improvement for your company’s cybersecurity posture, they change the way you approach cybersecurity altogether.
XDR offers protection for multiple devices and sources. It monitors not only one location, like endpoints, but tracks threats across the traffic of your entire network, in every endpoint and environment, so that possible risks can be identified regardless of where they occur. Nowadays, most business use cloud-based environment too, this is not neglected, being monitored and effectively protected by your Extended Detection and Response platform.
Boost your cybersecurity strategy with NetDataSec
In the recent years, high profile cyberattacks in the ASEAN region becoming increasingly commonplace. A corporate cybersecurity strategy should be tailored to an organization’s unique security needs. Small, medium and large businesses in different industries and locations can face different threats and have different security requirements. Netdatasec offers its end customers wealth of cybersecurity expertise and knowledge in developing and implementing an effective cybersecurity strategy.
There are significant business benefits to developing a robust security strategy:
Proactive security strategies. It inherently involves an “if” rather than a “when” mentality. It may sound pessimistic, but organizations need to plan for the worst. Being reactive rather than proactive is one of the main reasons why organization fall victim to attack. Save your business time in the long run by identifying and eliminating potential threats before an attack.
It provides optimal operational efficiency. By leveraging your cyber security strategy, it should positively impact the overall efficiency of your organization. For example, having an organized set of procedures in place and knowing how to effectively use security tools means that your team members can perform security-centric job functions with less friction. And this often translates into a higher return on IT investment.
Protection against reputation damage and client/customer trust. Nothing impacts a company’s reputation like a cyberattack, so showing that you maintain high security standards internally fosters trust within your client base;
Reduce risk by ensuring your business is compliant with regional legislation.
Netdatasec gives you access to a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity solutions from best-in-class vendors to bolster your security strategy, now including CrowdStrike and SentinelOne.
