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OCD TECH. Lateral Movement

How can I stop lateral movement in my organization?

February 17, 2023 Posted by OCD Tech IT Security

Lateral movement is the process by which an attacker moves laterally within a network to gain access to additional resources and systems. How to stop lateral movement?

Here are a few ways you can prevent lateral movement within your organization:

1.Implement strict access controls: Use role-based access controls (RBAC) to limit the privileges and permissions of users and systems within your network. This can help prevent unauthorized access to sensitive systems and data.

2.Use network segmentation: Divide your network into smaller segments, and apply different access controls to each segment. This can help prevent an attacker from moving laterally within the network.

3.Monitor for suspicious activity: Use security tools and technologies, such as intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS), to monitor for suspicious activity on your network. This can help detect and prevent lateral movement by an attacker.

4.Implement multi-factor authentication: Requiring multiple forms of authentication can make it more difficult for an attacker to gain access to sensitive systems and data.

5.Conduct regular security assessments: Regularly assess your security posture to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses that could be exploited by an attacker. This can help you identify areas where you may need to improve your security controls to prevent lateral movement.

Remember that effective security requires a combination of technical controls and good security practices. By implementing a defense-in-depth approach, you can help stop lateral movement and other cyber threats within your organization.

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