DENVER, April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Since 2019, the
cost of ransomware attacks on businesses nearly doubled[1] to
$20 billion per year. Attackers have
become more sophisticated and traditional mitigation efforts often
fall short in their ability to stop the threats before they
hit.
Ransomware has had explosive growth recently, and the demand for
skilled infosec professionals far exceeds supply.
To help businesses fight back, Lumen Technologies (NYSE:
LUMN) has launched a new Ransomware Assessment Program as part
of its extensive suite of Professional Security Services. The new
ransomware service helps customers assess their security posture,
minimize the likelihood of ransomware infections, and improve
resiliency and negative impacts in the event of an attack.
Key Features:
The specific features of the Lumen ransomware offering
include:
- Assessment
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- Black-, white- or gray-box scanning
- Regularly scheduled re-scans of internal and external IPs to
monitor progress over time
- Designated consultant to advise on technical measures to reduce
risk
- Evaluation of Security Controls
- Visibility and Reporting
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- Lumen consultant provides regular reporting on open
vulnerabilities and progress toward remediation
- Information is imported into RiskSense Platform for visual
reporting and dashboards
- Comprehensive gap analysis and tailored roadmap to reduce risk
of ransomware
- Ongoing remediation management
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- Evaluate and refine risk management program
- Recommend awareness and training programs for personnel and
staff
- Conduct incident response tabletop exercises and
recommendations for improvement
"Ransomware attacks have had explosive growth over the past few
years, and the demand for skilled infosec professionals far exceeds
the supply. Companies need an easier, more comprehensive way to
identify malware and protect their intellectual property," said
Beth Kohler, Lumen senior director
of security product management. "The problem we've seen is that
many companies limit their efforts to infrastructure scanning,
which means they only address a subset of their attack surface. Our
program is more powerful because we evaluate technical controls
and business processes, and then we provide a dedicated
consultant who reviews the results and provides recommendations.
It's a more holistic approach."
For more information about the Lumen Ransomware Assessment
Program, visit
https://www.lumen.com/en-us/security/ransomware-assessment.html
Additional Resources:
- Blog: What Is Ransomware And How It Evolved
- Lumen Ransomware Assessment Data Sheet
- More information about Lumen Professional Security
Services
About Lumen Technologies:
Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when
technology advances the way we live and work. With approximately
450,000 route fiber miles and serving customers in more than 60
countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure platform for
applications and data to help businesses, government and
communities deliver amazing experiences. Learn more about the Lumen
network, edge cloud, security, communication and collaboration
solutions and our purpose to further human progress through
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trademarks of Lumen Technologies LLC in the United States. Lumen Technologies LLC is a
wholly owned affiliate of Lumen Technologies Inc.
[1]
https://www.barrons.com/articles/2020-was-a-bad-year-for-ransomware-2021-will-be-worse-51610124513
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