Internal Threats

Malware

What are Internal Threats?

Internal threats include viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, and other malware that can enter the environment via infected laptops connected to the network or through removable media such as USB sticks. In addition, data leaks, intentional and unintentional, as well as data-stealing malware are a threat to the organization.


Data Stealing Malware

Why should you care?

The Ponemon Institute estimates the average total cost of a data breach to be $6.3 million. Each year companies incur billions of dollars in intellectual property losses of software, hardware design, drug formulations, and other trade secrets. Additionally, the time and resources spent mitigating threats can be costly and you could find your technology resources being leveraged by cybercriminals to distribute spam and malware.




How to Protect Your Business

Keep PCs and servers current with the latest software updates and patches.
  • Minimize your exposure to vulnerabilities by applying the latest security updates and patches to your software programs and operating systems. Enable automatic updates where possible. Trend Micro Smart Protection Network correlates threat intelligence in the cloud to block malware before it reaches your network.

Protect sensitive and confidential data.
  • Employ a date leak prevention solution, such as Trend Micro™ LeakProof™ to monitor potential information leaks at the point of use.


    • Protect PCs, servers and networks from insider threats.
    • Deploy a content filtering solution, such as ScanMail™ Suite for Microsoft® Exchange, to prevent objectionable content and spyware from entering via email.
    • Deploy a multilayered, multi-threat solution such as NeatSuite™ Advanced to simultaneously protect multiple points on the network.
    • Consider implementing a comprehensive data protection package such as the Data Protection Pack for NeatSuite Advanced including email archiving, email encryption and data loss prevention across threat vectors.

    Establish data protection policies and educate employees
    • Make sure employees are aware of spam and how they can help prevent it. Visit our Home and Home Office Awareness & Prevention section for tools and tips.
    • Ensure that employees never provide personal or confidential information in response to unsolicited email or IM requests.