Intelligent CISO Issue 38 | Page 64

With the onset of the pandemic , concerns about cybersecurity increased around the world . basics . According to Verizon , over 80 % of successful cyberattacks are the result of weak or vulnerable passwords . This includes a recent cyberattack on a well-known hybrid cloud video security provider , where attackers compromised a ‘ super admin ’ password and were granted unfettered access to 150,000 surveillance cameras at customer sites .
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by attackers as a beachhead for all kinds of malicious actions .
To counter the threat , physical security professionals must proactively partner with their counterparts in information security to better understand the true limits of the security perimeter and work to develop strong governance and processes to avoid or mitigate cyberattacks . This requires solidifying a resilient cyberphysical security framework , to ensure only trusted devices are integrated in the network and subsequently configured , updated and managed throughout their operational life .
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As many physical security teams are prioritising cybersecurity , many organisations are still neglecting the

With the onset of the pandemic , concerns about cybersecurity increased around the world . basics . According to Verizon , over 80 % of successful cyberattacks are the result of weak or vulnerable passwords . This includes a recent cyberattack on a well-known hybrid cloud video security provider , where attackers compromised a ‘ super admin ’ password and were granted unfettered access to 150,000 surveillance cameras at customer sites .

This included feeds into an automotive manufacturing facility , as well as a variety of sensitive installations including hospitals , prisons and schools . This incident demonstrates that parties involved in the supply chain to endusers must be required to prioritise
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