Antivirus software and firewalls are the most widely adopted security technologies and have been so for years. They reduce risk but are taken for granted. Recent news in the non-tech world reminds us that media attention on the topic du jour is deleterious if it detracts from continuing efforts to address long-standing concerns. In other words, while emerging threats like nation-state cyberattacks and novel technology approaches like zero trust are worth addressing, don’t forget the efficacy of long-standing approaches to information security.
Only 2% of cybersecurity professionals expect an antivirus project to be their main focus regarding data breach protection, according to Cynet’s “State of Breach Protection 2020.” In that same study, 87% of enterprises use antivirus (AV) software, which usually fits into a broader anti-malware category that also addresses threats like worms, bots and ransomware. As previously reported, enterprises can become overconfident that they have the controls and technology in place to effectively manage security risks.
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