Network Security Under Fire – How to Ensure Safety in Times of Growing Threats

The cybersecurity industry has been expanding its capabilities to protect endpoints, such as laptops and smartphones, for years. However, as a result, hackers have increasingly shifted their focus toward network security systems, which act as the "front door" to the entire IT environment. Network security devices, such as firewalls, routers, and VPNs, have become primary targets for cyberattacks, and insufficient protection of these devices is becoming a critical issue for companies.

The Challenge of Patching Vulnerabilities

The biggest challenge in maintaining effective network security is the regular and swift patching of identified vulnerabilities. Although this procedure is well known to IT teams and managed security service providers (MSSPs), in practice, many organizations struggle with resource shortages and overwhelmed staff. As a result, they are exposed to ransomware attacks, data theft, or even cyber espionage, as vulnerabilities remain unpatched for extended periods.

Growing Number of Attacks

Research by Forescout reveals that the number of exploits targeting network security devices, such as VPNs, firewalls, and routers, increased to 11% of all known exploits in 2023 – a nearly fourfold increase compared to 2022. Experts from Mandiant, a Google Cloud company, report that twice as many vulnerabilities in network security products were exploited in 2023 as in the previous year.

How Bakotech's Solutions Help Address Security Challenges

In response to these challenges, Bakotech offers a wide range of solutions that help organizations secure their networks and effectively respond to various security breaches and attacks.

The SOC Visibility Triad According to Gartner – Key Components of Network Protection

One of the key elements of modern cybersecurity strategy is the so-called SOC Visibility Triad (Security Operations Center), as recommended by Gartner. It encompasses three essential pillars: EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), NDR (Network Detection and Response), and SIEM (Security Information and Event Management). The synergy of these technologies provides full visibility and protection of the IT infrastructure, minimizing security gaps.

Within this triad, Bakotech's solutions align perfectly with Gartner's strategy, offering a comprehensive approach to monitoring and responding to threats:

• WithSecure (EDR) provides advanced tools for endpoint protection, enabling the detection and response to suspicious activities directly on endpoints. This allows organizations to quickly identify and neutralize threats at the level of computers, servers, or mobile devices.
• Hillstone Networks (NDR) offers network threat detection systems that monitor network traffic in real-time, identifying anomalies and potential attacks before they can cause damage. NDR is a key element that ensures insight into activities within the network and swift detection of zero-day threats.
• Energy Logserver (SIEM) is a solution that collects, analyzes, and correlates logs from various sources, forming the foundation for proactive IT infrastructure protection. SIEM provides SOC teams with the necessary data to identify threats, analyze incidents, and respond to attacks promptly.

The collaboration of these three technologies – WithSecure EDR, Hillstone Networks NDR, and Energy Logserver SIEM – creates a complete and effective SOC visibility triad, providing organizations with comprehensive protection against modern threats. The integration of these solutions allows not only the detection of known threats but also the analysis and blocking of new, previously unknown exploits, significantly increasing the security of the entire IT infrastructure.