Risk Management In The Digital Age: Cybersecurity, Compliance, And Beyond
Exploring the Dark Web’s Influence
The dark web houses threats lurking beneath the surface, often unseen until it’s too late. Cybercriminals sell stolen data, and access to compromised systems in this shadowy marketplace. It’s a cold reminder that any organization’s data can end up there. But you haven’t heard the half of it…
Surprisingly, some security experts are using dark web monitoring tools to pre-empt threats, tracking suspicious activities linked to their organizations. It’s a counter-intuitive approach gaining traction among proactive cybersecurity teams. However, with innovation comes risk—are the benefits worth it?
Tools like ‘Darktrace’ and ‘Have I Been Pwned?’, pricier than most realize, help companies understand their risk exposure on the dark web. This method requires constant vigilance, and even the best tools aren’t foolproof. What could possibly go wrong?
A breach doesn’t always mean immediate exploitation. Stolen data may lie dormant on the dark web for months, accessed by cybercriminals in a time most detrimental to victims. The uncertainty drives organizations to bolster defenses in anticipation, but is their strategy infallible?