Torsys Technical Systems

Ransomeware

Some serious threats related to ransomware:

• Data encryption and loss
• System Downtime
• Financial loss from ransom payments
• Loss of customer trust
• Brand reputation damage
• Compliance and regulatory violations
• Propagation of malware or other payloads
• Legal Consequences
• Impact on critical infrastructure
• Social engineering and phishing attacks

Threat Modeling

Key benefits of Threat Modeling Involving Identification of Business Risks:

• Proactive Risk Identification and Prioritization
• Quantification and Communication of Risk
• Compliance and Regulatory Alignment
• Early Detection of security issues
• Continuous Improvement of Risk Reduction and Adaptation

Identity Theft

Identity Theft protections should include:

• Malware infections
• Phishing attachs
• Ransomeware risks
• Data Leakage of private information
• Lateral movement within the local network
• Inadequate endpoint protection
• Unpatched software

Email Spam

Email spam is big business and involves many megabytes of unsolicited email that is frequently used to support nefarious campaigns, including:

Allows the spread of malware and enables phishing attacks.

Identity theft and fraud: Can trick users into revealing sensitive information.

Can induce users to visit hacker and malware sites

Legal and compliance issues

Online scams

Reputation damage

Privacy Invasion

Email system overload

Waste time and resources

Desktop Security

Unpatched software

Malware infections

Phishing attachs

Ransomeware risks

Data Leakage of private information

Lateral movement within the local network

Inadequate endpoint protection

End User Training

Best Practices include:

• Password Management
• Phishing Awareness
• Safe Browsing Habits
• Remote Work and VPNs
• Social Media and Privacy
• Security Updates and Patching
• Ransomeware and Malware Awareness
• Email Security & Attachments
• Data Protection and Compliance
• Best Security Practices & Privacy
• Incident Reporting
• Physical Security

Physical Security Systems

Parameter Cameras, Security audits, and micro-interactions that provide immediate feedback and create a premium user experience.

Disaster Recovery (DR) Planning

DR Written Plan, System backups, offsite storage, First Aid Kits, Extra Water, Generators, Radios, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke detectors, List of Key Documents, Flashlights.

Weaponization of Generative AI

Fishing & Social Engineering

Malware Generation

Vulnerability Discovery

Election Interference

Deepfake Interference

Autonomous Weapons

Supply Chain Attacks

Terrorist Access

Influence Operations

Legal & Ethical Gaps

Loss of Trust

Market Manipulation

AI Risk Management

Solid Governance

Policy Frameworks

Threat Modeling of AI Systems

Baseline Security Controls

Access controls

Logging & Monitoring

Data Handling

Model Hardening

Incidence Response & Recovery

Continuous Monitoring

3rd Party Risk Management

Internet Scams

Fake e-Shops

Relative or Family Scams

Debt Collection Scams

Romance Scams

Zelle Scams

Student Load Scams

Financial Scams

Toll Road Scams

IRS Scams

Network Security

Firewalls

Multitiered zoning

Segregate Databases from Web Tier and Application tier

Logging & Monitoring

Access controls

Multiple Environments for Development, Staging, & Production