What can we learn from COVID awareness and use it in cyber security?

1. Cyber
Security
Learnings
from COVID

2. Anti-Virus (AV)
Mask
Use masks = Deploy AV on all devices
Wear mask correctly = Configure AV properly
Discard old/dirty masks = Update AV, Keep fresh
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3. Clean Devices
Sanitization
Sanitize hand = Scan USB devices
Regular cleansing = Periodic system scanning
Keep home clean = Apply software patches
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4. Network Segmentation
Social
Distancing
Segregate devices into different VLANs
Try Micro-segmentation
Will keep infection from spreading
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5. Isolation
Quarantine
Quarantine self
when infected
=
Isolate malware
affected devices
Isolation must be carried out in a secure, restricted
physically separate VLAN/network segment.
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6. Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Vaccination
Vaccine efficacy is
not 100%
=
EDR efficacy is
not 100%
Both reduce chance of ICU/deathbed type situation.
Both drastically reduce effect of potential infections.
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7. Professional Support
Doctors
Self medication = Self service security
Talk to doctor = Talk to security expert
Best Approach: Let the experts handle the situation.
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8. Security Assessment
RT-PCR
Rapid Antigen
Blood Test = Vulnerability Assessment
Swab Test = Penetration Testing
Best Approach: Conduct routine security scans on
devices and network to proactively identify issues.
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9. Cyber Security Awareness
Symptoms
Knowledge
Medical Awareness = Security Awareness
Awareness can protect you in both.
Stay away from fake news though J
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10. Incident Management Plan
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Plan for care
Covid Plan = Incident management Plan
Medical Insurance = Cyber Insurance
Best Approach: Well designed plans will recover
business operations with minimal downtime.
Failing to plan is Planning to fail !

11. Containment
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Lockdown
No person enters or
exits
=
No traffic enters or
exits
Only highly important traffic allowed
Containment zone = IT / OT segregation
Total segregation of network segment prevents
infection and data breach. IT/OT environments
benefit the most from this.

12. Stay Cyber Safe
(as well)
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