Prevention – Bitdefender TechZone

Prevention is the first critical element of a multi-layered security strategy and is aimed at preventing the ability of a cyber-attack to identify or execute against a secured infrastructure. These measures are generally applied at the outermost layer of the security architecture to deny attackers the possibility of undertaking malicious activity.

In recent times, threat actors have become adept at rapidly weaponizing newly detected vulnerabilities. Based on our Bitdefender 2023 Cybersecurity Assessment Report almost 54% of IT leaders are most concerned about software vulnerabilities. That is the reason why it is crucial for organizations to proactively address cybersecurity vulnerabilities to avert incidents such as data breaches or hacks.

Security incidents are often caused by simple human errors, such as failure to follow best practices or deploy updates. Whether it is identifying where a patch is needed, configurations need to be modified, or identifying out-of-compliance devices, prevention is about hardening environments.

The prevention strategy of Bitdefender GravityZone includes using anonymized telemetry gathered in real-time from multiple sources such as the Bitdefender Global Protective Network that protects hundreds of millions of systems. The gathered data is analyzed by Bitdefender security researchers with a wide variety of advanced automation (Machine Learning, Neural Networks, and so on) and human investigation and curation, to drive the defeat the emerging threats.

Implementing preventive measures allows businesses to take a proactive approach to mitigating cyber threats, rather than reacting to them after the damage has already been done. Bitdefender GravityZone does not demand that IT teams have in-depth cybersecurity expertise or take-on management burden to identify adversaries and conduct investigations. It provides the initial line of defense against cyber-attacks, decreasing the likelihood of successful attacks and lessening the impact of any security incidents that may occur.