IDC Technology: Stopping Data Exfiltration and Malware Spread Through DNS
Despite a worldwide increase in spending on security-related solutions, significant breaches are still reported nearly every day.The resulting loss and impact on companies and individuals are substantial, and will likely become more significant over time. Organizations must adapt and shift their defensive techniques today and protect against data exfiltration. This IDC whitepaper examines the use of Domain Name System (DNS) as one such pathway for data exfiltration and describes best approaches to protect against advanced malware and data exfiltration.
Report Snap Shot
Securing the digital transformation is a key challenge for organizations that now must face a whole new set of challenges, including:
- Increased attack surface and constantly evolving attack techniques
- Visibility into new machines and services — especially difficult in virtual, cloud, and distributed environments
- Gaps in security exploited by bad actors