During holidays and slow weeks, teams thin out and attackers move in. Here are strategies to bridge gaps, stay vigilant, and keep systems secure during those lulls.
The original post: /r/cybersecurity by /u/coinfanking on 2024-12-22 23:15:09.

During holidays and slow weeks, teams thin out and attackers move in. Here are strategies to bridge gaps, stay vigilant, and keep systems secure during those lulls.

Experienced security leaders know that attackers are patient.

Attackers can infiltrate corporate chat systems like Slack or Microsoft Teams and just … watch. For months, they monitor conversations, learn who the experienced staff are, and take notes on upcoming vacation plans and each team member’s communication style. Then when the company shifts to a skeleton crew — perhaps during a major holiday or summer break — they strike.