In a recent article titled "The $10 Cyber Threat Responsible for the Biggest Breaches of 2024," The Hacker News highlights a concerning trend: stolen credentials have become the primary method of attack, accounting for 80% of web application breaches in 2023/24.
Despite increased cybersecurity spending—reaching nearly $1,100 per user in 2024—these inexpensive, readily available credentials, often sold for as little as $10, continue to facilitate significant security breaches.
Traditional cybersecurity strategies, primarily centered around the "Detect and Respond" model, are proving inadequate against these evolving threats. This approach relies on identifying malicious activities after they have occurred, which can be too late to prevent damage. The rapid advancement of cyber threats necessitates a paradigm shift towards a more proactive defense strategy: "Isolation and Containment."
AppGuard, a proven endpoint protection solution with a decade-long track record, embodies this proactive approach. Unlike traditional antivirus software that depends on signature-based detection, AppGuard prevents malware from executing by isolating and containing potential threats before they can cause harm. This method ensures that even unknown or zero-day threats are neutralized effectively.
Key Features of AppGuard:
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Preventive Protection: AppGuard blocks unauthorized applications and processes, ensuring threats are contained before they can inflict damage.
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Zero-Trust Architecture: By adopting a zero-trust model, AppGuard ensures that no application, regardless of its source, is trusted by default.
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Proven Track Record: With over 10 years of success, AppGuard has protected critical systems in high-stakes environments, including government and financial institutions.
In today's threat landscape, where inexpensive stolen credentials can lead to devastating breaches, it's imperative for businesses to adopt a proactive cybersecurity stance. AppGuard's "Isolation and Containment" approach offers a robust defense, preventing threats from executing and thereby safeguarding your organization's sensitive data.
Call to Action:
Don't wait for a breach to occur. Contact us at CHIPS to learn how AppGuard can protect your business by shifting from a reactive "Detect and Respond" strategy to a proactive "Isolation and Containment" approach. Let's work together to fortify your defenses against evolving cyber threats.
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