Vulnerable Networks & Advanced Persistent Threats

A leading firm in real-time detection of cyber threats, Gatewatcher has launched its inaugural analysis of the pan-European, Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) landscape. Based on responses from of 300 IT decision-makers across the UK, France and Germany, the report highlights the main fears faced by organisations and the solutions they use to address the challenges of APT threats. 

The research reveals a worrying lack of visibility into networks that exposes organisations to cyber risks and large-scale disruptions that can inflict substantial losses.

APT Threats: Awareness Of The Challenge 

The survey shows a clear awareness of APT threat detection with more than 9 in 10 currently looking for APTs. 
When asked about their attitudes and the main obstacles they face in their fight against these threats, 25% of respondents currently seek to detect and discover APTs but face challenges identifying the method of entry.  A further 21% face challenges supporting the technology. 

These concerns are within the context of APTs being addressed within the organisation - the study also revealed that just under 1 in 5 (19%) currently outsource their protection against APTs to a managed service provider (MSP) or managed security service provider (MSSP).  

APT: Lack Of Visibility As A Risk Factor

When asked to address the specific issues surrounding APTs and how they might compromise the security posture or their organisation, just under half (47%) of respondents identified a lack of visibility throughout the network as a key factor.

  •  A further 35% also mentioned gaps in current endpoint provision and nearly a third (30%) cited false positive and the subsequent alert fatigue as a source of security compromise.
  • Reflecting the increased awareness of the importance of securing the supply chain, 29% identified third-party subcontractors that are connected to an organisation’s systems as a source of APT threat.

Security Challenges Ranking: Perception Gaps

The survey identifies six security challenges ranked by perceived risk level. Across all three markets, the cybercrime threat of individual bad actors, such as independent black hats, hacktivists or script kiddies is seen as the most pressing cyber security challenge faced by organisations, identified by 54% of respondents. 

The study also points to differences in perception between British, French, and German decision-makers. 

In France, data loss tops the list of concerns (65%), while the threat from independent hackers is the top concern in Germany and the UK (62% and 52% respectively).  Ransomware is also the second biggest concern for German IT decision makers (52%), compared to 47% and 43% in France and the UK.

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