Creating a robust cybersecurity posture

Mohamed Osman, Head of Managed Services at Mint Group 

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• Cyberattacks using stolen credentials up 71%, with 600+ million daily attacks 

• Traditional security isn’t enough – organizations need proactive defence systems 

• AI-powered monitoring can spot threats in real-time, reducing attack ‘dwell time’ to 8 days 

• Mint offers 24/7 SOC services and AI-powered threat detection 

• Combines technology with human expertise for comprehensive security coverage 

Cybersecurity is still an immense challenge for the organization. The IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2024 found that cyberattacks using stolen or compromised credentials have increase by 71% year-on-year, while the Microsoft Digital Defence Report 2024 reported that its customers were experiencing more than 600 million attacks daily. These attacks included ransomware, phishing, identity theft and more. The threats are not just increasing in frequency, they’re smarter, faster and more persistent than ever before. Organizations can’t be reactive. 

The time for proactive security is here. Companies need to proactively identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks before they cause damage and find smart ways of protecting valuable assets and data. The question is, of course…how? 

A deeper understanding 

A reactive security approach is still important. Your organization needs traditional security measures to ensure it can defend against the threats. A proactive approach adds a layer of agility to your security measures. Instead of waiting to respond to security incidents, a proactive approach requires investment into solutions and services that allow you to continuously monitor, assess and strengthen your security posture. 

You need to understand the threats before they materialise and implement measures that allow you to proactively protect against harm. And this understanding comes from modern threat detection systems that use artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to identify suspicious patterns and potential breaches at speeds that were previously unheard of.  

Today, security solutions sitting on the defence side of the, well, fence is incredibly sophisticated and smart. These systems can analyse network traffic, user behaviour and system activities in real time, flagging anomalies that could indicate a security threat quickly. Considering that the average dwell time – the time an attacker spends inside the business – has reduced to eight days, it shows how well these systems are working towards changing the threat narrative.  

From suspicious to resolved 

The ability to identify suspicious patterns and potential breaches at speed means that you are radically improving your cybersecurity posture. These real-time monitoring systems provide immediate visibility into network activities, system performance and security events. Security teams can then use these tools to track user activities across the network, monitor system performance and health, identify potential security gaps, detect unauthorised access attempts, and track data and usage patterns. 

Combined with the expertise of a managed services security provider like Mint – our solutions go beyond just implementing security tools – your organization can create long-term resilience built on a foundation of comprehensive security and strategic visibility. Our deep understanding of modern cyber-threats and proven track record in implementing relevant and rapid security solutions means we help you deepen your security capabilities. And we ensure your security is both proactive and reactive. 

Our security solutions include: 

• Advanced Security Operations Centre (SOC) services 

• 24/7 threat monitoring and response 

• AI-powered threat detection systems 

• Comprehensive vulnerability management 

• Custom security strategy development 

• Security awareness training programs 

• Cloud security optimization 

• Compliance and regulatory alignment support 

We provide you with access to cutting-edge security technologies and expert guidance alongside a team of security professionals who work closely with you to address specific challenges and requirements. It’s not just the technology that’s proactive – our approach is too, because it combines industry best practice with market-leading security solutions and our proven track record as a Microsoft partner. We are always investing in security skills development, training and threat awareness so your business is prepared for whatever lies ahead.