{"id":8914,"date":"2025-08-12T15:54:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T18:54:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.certisur.com\/?page_id=8914"},"modified":"2025-10-03T12:57:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T15:57:43","slug":"cisos-on-high-alert-10-threats-that-can-paralyze-any-company","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.certisur.com\/en\/news\/cisos-on-high-alert-10-threats-that-can-paralyze-any-company\/","title":{"rendered":"CISOs on high alert: 10 threats that can paralyze any company"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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A global report reveals that CISOs face a complex and multifaceted landscape with multiple cyber threats that can threaten organizations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Cybersecurity is no longer limited to protecting a single entry point; it must defend an entire digital ecosystem<\/strong>. A recent BrandShield<\/strong> report, which surveyed 200 CISOs<\/strong>, highlights the variety and complexity of the threats<\/strong> companies<\/strong> face today. <\/p>

Far from being a single dominant threat, concerns are spread across multiple fronts, reflecting the dynamic and complex nature of today’s digital environment. This scenario forces security leaders to confront a landscape of interconnected risks<\/strong> that can mutually reinforce each other and complicate defense. <\/p>

The 10 threats that concern CISOs<\/h3>

The risks that most concern CISOs are evenly distributed across ten broad categories:<\/strong><\/p><\/article>

  1. Phishing.<\/li>
  2. Malware y ransomware.<\/li>
  3. Brand impersonation<\/li>
  4. Data and credentials leak.<\/li>
  5. Supply chain attacks.<\/li>
  6. Vulnerabilities in third-party software.<\/li>
  7. Insider threats.<\/li>
  8. Social media scams and fake sites.<\/li>
  9. Deepfakes.<\/li>
  10. Riesgos asociados a inteligencia artificial generativa.<\/li><\/ol><\/article>

    The connection between threats and the importance of resilience<\/h3>

    Today, cyberattacks<\/strong> are highly intertwined. A phishing attack can be the gateway for ransomware<\/strong>; a compromised account can lead to massive breaches<\/strong>; a deepfake<\/strong> can trick employees and open internal vulnerabilities. Therefore, cyber resilience is key not only to protecting digital assets but also to ensuring reputation and operational continuity<\/strong>. <\/p>

    Markowicz adds: \u201cWhen we talk about cybersecurity<\/strong>, we’re no longer just talking about technology; we’re talking about business<\/strong>. A ransomware attack or a credential leak can bring a company’s entire operations to a standstill, impact its reputation, and lead to significant financial losses<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>

    Urgent steps to strengthen the defense<\/h3>

    Given this scenario, cybersecurity requires a comprehensive approach. It’s no longer enough to prioritize a single threat; organizations must build robust and flexible defenses<\/strong>. Recommended actions include automating<\/strong> digital certificate management, detecting and eliminating threats in real time, and adding additional layers of security such as multi-factor authentication (MFA).<\/strong> <\/p>

    “It’s no longer about finding the ‘perfect solution,’<\/strong> but rather about building a defense architecture that combines complementary tools to minimize risks from different angles,” says N\u00e9stor Markowicz<\/strong>, COO of CertiSur.<\/p>

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