Faith-Based Daily Awareness Post 12 December 2024

These updates are shared to help raise the situational awareness of Faith-Based organizations to best defend against and mitigate the impacts from all-hazards threats including physical security, cybersecurity, and natural disasters.

Cybersecurity Lessons From 3 Public Breaches

From the DarkReading post:

High-profile security incidents provide examples of how common vulnerabilities can be exploited. If you pay attention, you can learn from others’ mistakes.

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A recurring theme in these case studies is the impact of human error. As cybersecurity becomes more complex, shortcuts — such as using simple passwords or bypassing MFA — often create vulnerabilities that attackers exploit.

The primary and biggest challenge in cybersecurity lies in striking a balance between implementing robust security controls and maintaining user convenience.

Cybersecurity is an ongoing process, not a one-time fix. No single tool can offer complete protection, so a multilayered defense approach, where measures complement each other, is the most effective strategy to mitigate risks and stay ahead of evolving threats.

The post explains and gives examples of:

1. The Importance of Password Policy
2. Multifactor Authentication Hits Its Limits
3. Humans Are Only Human

Analyst Comments:

As the posting states, “Cybersecurity is an ongoing process, not a one-time fix.” Those involved with cyber operations of Faith-Based Organizations should consider keeping up to date with current cybersecurity weaknesses that are exploited in recent breaches. The findings of these breaches may eventually result in standards, mandates, and best practices; but there may be a significant time lag.