Cyber security analysts play a key role in protecting an organisation’s computer systems and networks from cyber threats. Although a cyber security analyst’s roles can be quite broad, their core duties typically revolve around defensive cybersecurity activities such as monitoring networks, systems, and applications for security breaches or suspicious activities; identifying system or network vulnerabilities and recommending mitigation solutions.
CyBiz’s partner, Sygnia has a ransomware negotiator on their team, which is a key weapon they use when responding to sophisticated ransomware attacks. Having an in-house negotiator enables a more seamless response to cybersecurity incidents.
In today’s digital age, the proliferation of ransomware attacks has become synonymous with the rise of cryptocurrency, enabling threat actors to leverage the anonymity and ease of transaction through cryptocurrencies. Today’s ransomware groups are increasingly sophisticated and are modelled on big business with franchises, resellers, customer service, collaboration tools, training, HR departments and performance reviews.
