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Explore the unique cybersecurity challenges faced by SMBs in today's interconnected landscape, where the threat of ransomware looms large. Brad emphasizes the importance of adopting a smarter approach to security validation, focusing on optimizing resources and maximizing protection.

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Anybody else because on the internet for a ransomware guy is the same IP so they just Target every single IP address across the globe right so how how do you think SMB should approach uh building a continuous security validation program yeah and my advice is same process but um think smarter not harder so um and really what it comes down to is uh it comes right back to the attack surface but it's it's really being strict around you and have being open and saying do we really need this so um good good aspect to it is um you know you talked about uh the attack surface getting into you know areas where uh now we have you know iot and endpoints and more things that are you know interconnected with the cloud and and more exposed it's no longer just a a network perimeter especially in these these smaller organizations they have all these end points and um and all these different aspects and and having a their environment be hardened and then um implementing uh Network segmentation and and breaking off those components so like a good example going back to the the the house analogy you know if someone breaks into my house and I lock each individual door within my house which is the equivalent of having segmentation it actually you know it it kind of hardens the the the internal aspect once they actually break in so the the overall uh impact that that exists is is greatly reduced and and that's really the fundamentals around the attack surface management component so if if it and I kind of the advice I've given organizations is like if it doesn't need to be in your environment then don't have it be in your environment so if you don't need organizations to access uh to basically not have any kind of like URL filtering or having any kind of like block websites like you shouldn't be able to go to whatever website that you want um if you're working in a corporate environment on a corporate machine.

Highlights:

Redefining the Attack Surface: Brad underscores the need for SMBs to redefine their understanding of the attack surface, considering the proliferation of IoT devices and cloud-connected endpoints. By implementing network segmentation and hardening their environment, organizations can minimize exposure to cyber threats and reduce risk.

Strategic Resource Allocation: Rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all approach, Brad advises SMBs to prioritize security measures based on necessity and relevance. By questioning the need for certain technologies or access privileges, organizations can streamline their security posture and allocate resources more effectively.

Embracing Network Segmentation: Drawing parallels to securing a physical house with multiple locked doors, Brad highlights the benefits of network segmentation in fortifying internal defenses. By compartmentalizing network assets and restricting access, SMBs can mitigate the impact of potential breaches and thwart lateral movement by cyber attackers.

Brad emphasizes the importance of adopting a smarter, more strategic approach to cybersecurity for SMBs. By redefining the attack surface, prioritizing resource allocation, and embracing network segmentation, organizations can build a robust security framework tailored to their specific needs and constraints.

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