Are You Prepared for Gen 6 Cyber Attacks?

We live in a constantly evolving, hyper-connected world, with technological developments continually bringing us closer together and, in many ways, having a hugely positive impact on our lives.

From the seemingly endless possibilities of smart devices; to collaborative, remote working; storing and sharing information in the cloud; and talking online with friends, family, and colleagues all over the planet (or even outer space) – technology permeates every aspect of our lives.

But this technological advancement brings with it a dark side – a vulnerability. Over the decades, cyber-attack vectors have also evolved, making it increasingly challenging for businesses and individuals to protect themselves in the digital world.

While once we only had to concern ourselves with simple computer viruses – known as the first generation of cyberattack – we’re now up against so much more, with signature based ids
attacks in full swing. But most companies’ cyber defenses are sadly lacking, according to Gil Shwed, founder and CEO at Check Point.

“Most people still seem to be at the third generation of cyber protection, while the attackers are at Gen 5. Why are so many people still at Gen 3 when dealing with cyber-attacks? We need to change that, but how can we do this?