Ask Us Anything: Demystifying Cybersecurity with Cyberseer

When it comes to cybersecurity, asking the right questions can make all the difference. At Cyberseer, we’ve spent the last decade defending businesses against evolving threats and collaborating closely with IT teams and senior management to develop proactive security measures. In our experience, even seasoned professionals benefit from ongoing discussions and a deeper understanding of the complexities of cybersecurity.

Why Asking Question is Vital

As IT professionals and decision-makers, you understand the importance of a robust cybersecurity framework. However, it’s critical to stay engaged with the nuances of your security setup, especially as the threat landscape grows increasingly sophisticated. The questions you ask your security provider shouldn’t just be about tools and technology – they should challenge how well the provider understands your unique risk profile and business priorities.

Common and Complex Questions We Receive

One frequently asked question is,

How does a SOC integrate seamlessly with our existing IT infrastructure?”

It’s an essential question as integration can make or break the efficiency of security operations. At Cyberseer, our SOC works hand-in-hand with your current environment, whether you’re using traditional on-premise solutions or modern cloud-based architectures. Our proprietary ASPECT platform leverages API connections to ensure smooth integration and efficient threat detection without adding unnecessary complexity.

Another question we often hear is whether automation diminishes the role of human analysts.

Automation is a powerful tool when combined with human expertise. Tools like ASPECT automate repetitive, time-consuming tasks – such as data correlation, initial threat triage, and alert validation – allowing our analysts to focus on high-priority incidents. This minimises analyst workload, minimises alert fatigue, and ensures high-priority threats are escalated efficiently. However, our human analysts remain essential for interpreting nuanced threat behaviours and making critical security decisions, ensuring that automation enhances their considerable expertise.

The Evolution of Threats and Why It Matters

Over the past decade, we’ve seen cyber threats evolve dramatically. Ransomware attacks have surged, becoming more targeted and leveraging double extortion tactics to maximise impact. Phishing campaigns have become highly sophisticated, often employing social engineering techniques that even seasoned IT professionals find difficult to spot. The rise of Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) from nation-state actors has also raised the stakes, demanding a more agile and comprehensive approach to defence.

Looking ahead, we expect cyber criminals to adopt even more advanced techniques. AI and machine learning, for instance, are increasingly being used to automate attacks and evade detection. We’re also seeing a growing focus on supply chain attacks, which exploit vulnerabilities in third-party software or service providers to infiltrate multiple organisations at once. For IT teams, this means constant vigilance and an ever-evolving defence strategy.

The Role of ASPECT in Our Approach

ASPECT, our in-house automation platform, was designed to address these evolving challenges. Unlike generic SOAR tools, ASPECT doesn’t replace human analysts – it works alongside them. ASPECT’s key features include an enforced standardised workflow that automates repetitive tasks, ensuring consistent handling of threats. Additionally, its proprietary scoring logic identifies and escalates priority alerts, enabling analysts to focus on the most pressing issues. This combination of automation and human expertise allows our analysts to engage in proactive threat hunting and incident response, rather than being bogged down by repetitive tasks, resulting in enhanced response times and reduced threat dwell time in client environments.

The Evolving Cybersecurity Reality

Phishing campaigns, including Business Email Compromise (BEC) schemes, exploit vulnerabilities across various environments. These attacks use impersonation and social engineering tactics to bypass security measures and target employees at all levels within an organisation.

Sophisticated tools like the phishing kit EvilGinx elevate these threats further. EvilGinx operates as a reverse proxy, intercepting requests between users and legitimate websites. This enables it to harvest session cookies, allowing attackers to bypass even robust security measures such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Alarmingly, these attacks often require no action from the user, making them especially dangerous.

To combat these persistent threats, companies must adopt a layered cybersecurity approach. This includes implementing risk-based conditional access policies, robust email filtering, phish-resistant MFA such as Passkeys, endpoint protection, and continuous user awareness training.

Debunking Misconceptions

One misconception we still encounter is the belief that investing in the latest technology alone is enough to secure an organisation. While having advanced tools is important, they must be part of a holistic approach that includes regular security training, incident response planning, and continuous monitoring. Cybersecurity isn’t a set-and-forget solution; it requires an ongoing commitment to staying ahead of threats.

Resources to Keep You Informed

We know that staying on top of cybersecurity trends and best practices is a full-time job, which is why we offer a range of resources to support you:

• FAQs: Our FAQ page answers many of the technical questions we receive, from details about our SOC operations to the benefits of ASPECT.
• Webinars: Join our live sessions to learn more about emerging threats and our strategies to combat them.
• Fact Sheets: Download our in-depth resources to get actionable insights on specific security challenges.
• Mailing List: Stay updated with all the latest cybersecurity trends, news and announcements.

Cybersecurity is an ever-changing field, and staying informed is crucial. If you have questions - whether they’re about the technical aspects of our service or the latest industry trends - we’re here to answer them.

Have a question? Don’t hesitate to call or email our team: 0203 823 9030 | info@cyberseer.net