Top 10 Corporate Data Threats
The biggest threats to your organization’s data
In today’s digital world, data breaches are a significant concern for businesses of all sizes. From phishing attacks to insider threats, malware to password theft, the risks are numerous and varied. But there’s good news: Lokblok technologies offer robust protection against these common causes of corporate data breaches. In this document we’ll explore the different types of data breaches and how Lokblok’s innovative ‘bloks’ can help safeguard your business.
1. Phishing Attacks
What are they?
Phishing attacks are fraudulent emails that appear to be from a trustworthy source that trick the recipient into providing sensitive information or clicking on a malicious link.
How does Lokblok protect you?
Lokblok uses a combination of technologies to protect against phishing attacks. Although Lokblok can’t stop you clicking on a link in a fraudulent email, it can stop bad actors from accessing information on your computer or network.
Bloks used
- Toughkey
- Toughnet
- Toughbrowser
- Toughvault
- Toughlok
Summary
Lokblok’s multi-layered approach to security, including multi-factor authentication, Zero Trust Network Access, and sandboxed environments, provides robust protection against phishing attacks.
2. Insider Threats
What are they?
These occur when a company employee intentionally or unintentionally compromises the security of sensitive data, usually by stealing or mishandling it.
How does Lokblok protect you?
Lokblok assumes people can become the problem even if they are a trusted insider. It uses a combination of technologies to protect against insider threats.
Bloks used
- Toughbox
- Toughcloud
- Toughkey / Toughcard
Summary
Lokblok’s approach to security assumes that people can be the problem, even if they are trusted insiders. It uses split knowledge and multi-party computation so that no single person can access secrets without express permission from others too, to protect against insider threats.
3. Malware
What is it?
Malware is a type of software designed to damage or gain unauthorized access to computer systems, often through infected email attachments or downloads.
How does Lokblok protect you?
Lokblok uses a combination of technologies to protect against malware. These include read-only workspaces, multi-factor security devices, and gateways to authorized sites.
Bloks used
- Toughlok
- Toughvault
- Toughkey / Toughcard
- Toughnet
- Toughcloud
- Toughbrowser
Summary
Lokblok’s multi-layered approach to security provides robust protection against malware, including read-only workspaces, multi-factor security devices, and gateways to authorized sites.
4. Password Theft
What is it?
Passwords are often stolen through phishing, keylogging, or brute-force attacks, which can then be used to gain unauthorized access to a company’s systems.
How does Lokblok protect you?
Lokblok uses a combination of technologies to protect against password theft. These include replacing passwords with multi-factor authentication and using split knowledge blocks.
Bloks used
- Toughkey
- Toughbox
Summary
Lokblok’s approach to security includes replacing passwords with multi-factor authentication and using split knowledge blocks to protect against password theft.
5. Unpatched Software Vulnerabilities
What is it?
Hackers can exploit vulnerabilities in outdated software, such as unpatched operating systems, to gain access to a company’s network.
How does Lokblok protect you?
Lokblok provides updates to its security block components as required. It also uses security controls to prevent unauthorized access to encrypted storage.
Bloks used
- Toughlok
- Toughvault
Summary
Lokblok’s approach to security includes providing updates to its security block components as required and using security controls to prevent unauthorized access to encrypted storage.
6. Misconfigured Servers
What is it?
If servers or other network components are improperly configured, they can expose sensitive data to unauthorized access.
How does Lokblok protect you?
Lokblok servers are configured inside Toughnet, a zero-trust network. Posture checks are run continuously and can be configured to check for running processes on a server before allowing the server to connect to Toughnet.
Bloks used
- Toughnet
- Toughkey
Summary
Lokblok’s approach to security includes configuring servers inside a zero-trust network and running continuous posture checks.
7. Social Engineering
What is it?
This is the use of psychological manipulation to trick people into revealing confidential information, such as passwords or access codes.
How does Lokblok protect you?
Lokblok assumes people are careless and designed solutions that help keep people in their lane by limiting the application sites they visit and envelope their communications.
Bloks used
- Toughlok
- Toughvault
- Toughbrowser
- Toughkey
Summary
Lokblok’s approach to security includes assuming people are careless and designing solutions that limit the application sites they visit and envelope their communications.
8. Third-Party Breaches
What are they?
Data breaches can also occur through third-party vendors or partners, whose networks may not be as secure as the company’s own.
How does Lokblok protect you?
Lokblok uses a combination of technologies to protect against third-party breaches. These include split knowledge and non-custodial key management, encryption with user-owned keys, and anonymized managed accounts.
Bloks used
- Toughbox
- Toughcloud
- Toughcard / Toughkey
Summary
Lokblok’s approach to security includes split knowledge and non-custodial key management, encryption with user-owned keys, and anonymized managed accounts to protect against third-party breaches.
9. Physical Theft
What is it?
Physical theft of company laptops, hard drives, or other devices can also result in the theft of sensitive data.
How does Lokblok protect you?
Lokblok uses a combination of technologies to protect against physical theft. These include requiring authentication factors from the owner and service providers, and split knowledge key management.
Bloks used
- Toughkey / Toughcard
- Toughbox
- Toughcloud
- Toughlok
- Toughvault
Summary
Lokblok’s approach to security includes requiring authentication factors from the owner and service providers, and split knowledge key management to protect against physical theft.
10. Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Attacks
What is it?
A Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attack is a type of cyber-attack in which an attacker intercepts the communication between two parties who believe they are communicating directly with each other.
How does Lokblok protect you?
Lokblok uses a combination of technologies to protect against MITM attacks. These include remote attestation to ensure trust in keys used at both ends of the application, and split knowledge key management.
Bloks used
- Toughkey / Toughcard
- Toughnet
Summary
Lokblok’s approach to security includes remote attestation to ensure trust in keys used at both ends of the application, and split knowledge key management to protect against Man-in-the-Middle attacks.
In conclusion, Lokblok technologies offer a comprehensive solution to the most common causes of corporate data breaches. By using a combination of innovative ‘bloks’, Lokblok provides robust protection against everything from phishing attacks to insider threats, malware to password theft, and more. While no security solution can eliminate all risks, Lokblok’s multi-layered approach significantly reduces the likelihood of a data breach, helping to safeguard your business in an increasingly digital world. Remember, the key to effective cybersecurity is not just about using the right technologies, but also about fostering a culture of security within your organization. With Lokblok, you can do both.
