Kyocera UK highlights increase in cyberattacks
Following an increase in cybercrime Kyocera UK has responded with increased security capabilities
Shining a spotlight on the industry
Tuesday, 17 Jan 2023 15:25 GMT
Kyocera has advised using detection and response services to provide businesses real-time visibility
Japanese-based business Kyocera has expanded its security capabilities with the launch of a new software solution in response to increased global cyberattacks.
The advice and security solution comes as many companies face issues with security, including Royal Mail which has faced further disruption after several issues in 2022.
Kyocera Documents Solutions UK, a group company of Kyocera Document Solutions, has announced a new solution, a comprehensive Managed End-Point Detection & Response (M-EDR) offering for businesses to strengthen security.
The company pinpoints hybrid working as one of the components that are leaving organisations vulnerable to advanced cyberattacks due to gaps in security and a reliance on cloud-based services.
Royal Mail is one organisation that has been severely affected by ransomware as it was forced to advise customers not to send international letters and parcels until it had solved the technical issue.
We have seen a constant rise in threats. Businesses should be on their
guard and prepare to manage attacks with [...] cybersecurity
expertise...”
The attack is believed to have used the ransomware known as Lockbit, a software that has been developed and used by criminal gangs with links to the country of Russia.
Luke Ambrose, product marketing manager at Kyocera Document Solutions UK, says: “We have seen a constant rise in threats. Businesses should be on their guard and prepare to manage attacks with combination of cybersecurity expertise, technology, machine learning, and AI.”
Cybersecurity company CrowdStrike states that intrusive campaigns have increased by 50% in the past year, with targeted threats jumping from 14% to 18%. Cyberattacks can include the likes of phishing and ransomware, the latter of which is what is responsible for Royal Mail’s security breach.
Andrew Smith, chief information and security office (CISO) at Kyocera UK, adds: “While it’s important to celebrate how quickly technology has evolved in recent years, we also need to appreciate that it is not always used for good. We are expanding our security solutions and services to help organisations prevent breaches.”
Tags:
