{"id":10224,"date":"2022-02-13T09:09:15","date_gmt":"2022-02-13T09:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.cloudthat.com\/?p=10224"},"modified":"2024-06-25T11:04:49","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T11:04:49","slug":"covid-19-cybercrime-cybersecurity-and-cloud-security-certifications","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.cloudthat.com\/resources\/blog\/covid-19-cybercrime-cybersecurity-and-cloud-security-certifications","title":{"rendered":"Covid-19, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity and Cloud Security Certifications"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205627910 BCX0\">Every organization, irrespective of its size, is susceptible to security threats and attacks. Cybercriminals or hackers make money by committing cybercrimes. Most cybercrimes occur due to commonly used <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205627910 BCX0\">devices such as computers and mobile devices. These two devices can be used as a tool or a target to perform an unlawful act. The various cybercrimes involving computers and mobile devices are unauthorized access to personal computers, mobiles, social medi<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205627910 BCX0\">a personal accounts, and online bank accounts. This has created a huge demand for professionals who can thwart cyber-attacks<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205627910 BCX0\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205627910 BCX0\">As rapid adoption of cloud<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205627910 BCX0\"> computing is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205627910 BCX0\">witnessed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205627910 BCX0\"> across the globe the need for certified cloud security experts is growing exponentially. This blog post throws light on <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2 SCXW205627910 BCX0\">various types<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205627910 BCX0\"> of cybercrimes prevailing in the post-pandemic world and how to build a robust workforce of certified cloud security experts through cloud security certifications like Microsoft Azure Security Exams.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>TABLE OF CONTENT<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#Covid-19 and Rampant Cyber Crime: Statistics Speak\">1. Covid-19 and Rampant Cyber Crime: Statistics Speak<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#Microsoft Azure Security Certifications\">2. Microsoft Azure Security Certifications<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#Bank on CloudThat Free Training on SC-900 Exam\">3. Bank on CloudThat Free Training on SC-900 Exam<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#Nature of Questions in the SC-900 Exam\">4. Nature of Questions in the SC-900 Exam<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#Post-Pandemic Cyber Security Measures\">5. Post-Pandemic Cyber Security Measures<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#Conclusion\">6. Conclusion<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#Frequently Asked Questions\">7. Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 id=\"Covid-19 and Rampant Cyber Crime: Statistics Speak\">1. Covid-19 and Rampant Cyber Crime: Statistics Speak<\/h1>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.deloitte.com\/ch\/en\/pages\/risk\/articles\/impact-covid-cybersecurity.html\">Deloitte Research<\/a><\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">47% of individuals fall for phishing scams while working at home<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Between February and May 2020 more than half a million were affected by a security breach in which the personal data of video conferencing users was stolen and sold on the dark web.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cyberattacks using previously unseen malware or methods have rapidly increased during the pandemic. It was around 20% before the pandemic and has shot up to 35% post-pandemic.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW139605315 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139605315 BCX0\">Protecting an organization&#8217;s estate, resources, assets, and data from security breaches and attacks is a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139605315 BCX0\">n ongoing and escalating challenge. Recently, the business world changed <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139605315 BCX0\">overnight<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139605315 BCX0\"> as large numbers of staff switched to remote working due to Covid-19, creating an exploitable window for cybercriminals.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139605315 BCX0\"> According to a Deloitte report between February to May 2020 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139605315 BCX0\">half a million people were affected by breaches and video conferencing data was sold on the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139605315 BCX0\">dark web<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139605315 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2 SCXW139605315 BCX0\">IT<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139605315 BCX0\"> departments rushed to patch and strengthen<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139605315 BCX0\"> their staff&#8217;s devices and their access to company assets and resources. Here is an overview of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2 SCXW139605315 BCX0\">various types<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139605315 BCX0\"> of cyberattacks that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2 SCXW139605315 BCX0\">needs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139605315 BCX0\"> to be addressed with caution.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW148049681\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW148049681\">Online Scams and Phishing<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW148049681\">Du<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW148049681\">e to the huge unemployment and loss of jobs during the Covid-19 pandemic, there is a lot of increase in internet crime. Most of the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2 BCX0 SCXW148049681\">scams<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW148049681\"> are targeted towards internet users and create a lot of inconveniences in using online services. In phishing, fraudule<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW148049681\">nt communication, mostly in the form of email is sent by attackers to know the sensitive information of the user such as credit card and login information. The user will feel as if he has received the communication from a reputable source and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW148049681\">provided<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW148049681\"> the d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW148049681\">etails. There is a 220% increase in phishing attacks during the pandemic according to Phishing and Fraud Report. There is a notable increase in this category of attacks during this pandemic.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW209228460\">Disruptive Malware (Ransomware and Distributed denial of servi<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW209228460\">ce)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW130127597 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130127597 BCX0\">There is a lot of increase in creating and developing malicious software to damage the resources of an organization. Ransomware is used to encrypt the files and folders of the system to extort money from the victims. Due to this category of attack, th<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130127597 BCX0\">e work of employees will be interrupted and, in turn, causes huge losses to the organization. Distributed denial of service<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130127597 BCX0\">(DDOS) attacks <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130127597 BCX0\">target<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130127597 BCX0\"> websites with fake traffic and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130127597 BCX0\">increase<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130127597 BCX0\"> t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130127597 BCX0\">he load on the webserver. There is a notable increase in this cat<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130127597 BCX0\">egory of attacks during this pandemic.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW131988315\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW131988315\">Data Harvesting Malware<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW142815587 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142815587 BCX0\">This attack focuses on the extraction of data from websites without the consent of the administrator. Malicious bots are used to extract data such as age, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142815587 BCX0\">gender<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142815587 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142815587 BCX0\"> and location. This <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142815587 BCX0\">data will be used for various means through which the attacker will <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142815587 BCX0\">benefit<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142815587 BCX0\">. Remote Access Trojan, info stealers, spyware, and banking Trojans are examples of data harvesting malware. There is a spike in these types of attacks in recent times.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW47075922\">Malicious<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW47075922\"> Domains<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW47075922\">Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the increased demand for information related to Covid-19. The public is interested to know about medical supplies and other <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW47075922\">vital<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW47075922\"> information related to the virus. Taking the above situation as an advantage<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW47075922\">, cybercriminals are creating fraudulent websites with domain names containing keywords such as &#8220;coronavirus&#8221; or &#8220;COVID. These fraudulent websites will publish misleading information and will try to create <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW47075922\">financial loss<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW47075922\">es<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW47075922\"> for the customer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW105261399\">Misinfor<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW105261399\">mation<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW105261399\">Cyber attackers are propagating a lot of false information related to Covid-19. Misleading information related to medical services, government benefits<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW105261399\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW105261399\"> and policies during pandemics is being circulated among the public. Unauthorized medical commod<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW105261399\">ities are sold at a higher price by propagating the above category of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW105261399\">information. In<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW105261399\"> fig 1 the distribution of the key COVID-19 inflicted cyber threats based on member countries&#8217; feedback is depicted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/content.cloudthat.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Picture140.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10225\" src=\"https:\/\/content.cloudthat.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Picture140-300x208.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"534\" height=\"370\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Figure-1:\u00a0<span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW223470878\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW223470878\">Distribution of the key COVID-19 inflicted cyberthreats ( Source:\u00a0https:\/\/www.interpol.int\/)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The above-mentioned cybercrimes can be handled effectively by using various cyber security measures. Awareness of various cyber-attacks should be created among the general users to overcome the problems faced in the current situation. Trust no one, verify everything methodology should be adopted by everyone to increase the level of security. Various cybersecurity tools should be used to provide protection for data, applications, and infrastructure associated with the internet. The present generation of graduates can pursue a career in cybersecurity as there is a lot of demand for the workforce. Even working professionals can reskill themselves to gain insights into the problem in demand. To acquire cybersecurity knowledge both the graduates and working professionals should focus on getting the relevant certifications. Microsoft provides various certification courses in security. The following section provides details of cloud certifications in the security sphere.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 id=\"Microsoft Azure Security Certifications\">2. Microsoft Azure Security Certifications<\/h1>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exam MS-500: Microsoft365 Security Administration<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exam AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exam SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exam SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exam SC-300: Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exam SC-400: Microsoft Information Protection Administrator<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>A glimpse of the learning paths in preparation for the SC-900 exam: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals is given below:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SC-900 part 1: Describes the concepts of security, compliance, and identity<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SC-900 part 2: Describes the capabilities of Microsoft Identity and access management solutions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SC-900 part 3: Describes the capabilities of Microsoft security solutions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SC-900 part 4: Describes the capabilities of Microsoft compliance solution<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>Details of complete Microsoft SC-900 certification are available<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/learn\/paths\/describe-concepts-of-security-compliance-identity\/\"> here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h1 id=\"Bank on CloudThat Free Training on SC-900 Exam\">3. Bank on CloudThat Free Training on SC-900 Exam<\/h1>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudthat.com\/training\/microsoft-security\/\"><strong>CloudThat<\/strong><\/a> pioneer Training &amp; Consulting services provider since 2012 offers training on Cloud, DevOps, Security, AI&amp;ML, IoT, and Big Data for midsize and enterprise clients globally being a Microsoft Gold Partner ensures aspirants get trained from Microsoft Certified Trainers.\u00a0 Importantly, the training provides access to Microsoft Official Curriculum, Access to real-world use cases, hands-on lab sessions, Free access to the Test Preparation portal, and Mock Exams.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CloudThat offers the candidates with proper training and relevant study material to prepare and successfully clear the SC-900 certification exam. I personally have benefited from CloudThat training and cleared the SC-900 exam with a good percentage of marks because of the training given by CloudThat expert security trainers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 id=\"Nature of Questions in the SC-900 Exam\">4. Nature of Questions in the SC-900 Exam<\/h1>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW121198564 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121198564 BCX0\">The candidate should know about Security-focused services related to Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 platforms to clear the exam. A deeper understanding of Microsoft De<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121198564 BCX0\">fender, Microsoft Endpoint, Microsoft Security, Azure Sentinel, and Azure <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2 SCXW121198564 BCX0\">AD<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121198564 BCX0\"> Domain Services for hybrid and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121198564 BCX0\">on-premises<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121198564 BCX0\"> is needed to gain a good percentage in the exam. The examination <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121198564 BCX0\">comprises<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121198564 BCX0\">\u00a0multiple-choice questions, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2 SCXW121198564 BCX0\">drag<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121198564 BCX0\"> and drop questions and True <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121198564 BCX0\">or False questions.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h1 id=\"Post-Pandemic Cyber Security Measures\">5. Post-Pandemic Cyber Security Measures<\/h1>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The following six measures are identified to be vital while implementing new security measures in the post-pandemic world:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Some organizations have to embrace new operating models.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23354829 BCX0\">Remote worker monitoring and support will become vital for many organizations changing over to work from home models. They must put <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23354829 BCX0\">stringent access right policies<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23354829 BCX0\"> for employees working remotely.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Organizations should ensure no outliers exist by resetting\u00a0security systems.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span class=\"TextRun SCXW206279890 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206279890 BCX0\">Mitigate any risks of digital holes in the fence by restarting both physical and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206279890 BCX0\">digital\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206279890 BCX0\">systems<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206279890 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW206279890 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">New cyber risks that appeared during the pandemic must be understood.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW223087148\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW223087148\">For instance, security experts will need to scrutinize the digital capabilities of critical business functions, making sure they can withstand cyberattacks during a lockdown. They will examine critical supply chains, including digital supply chains, to ensure continuity during a health crisis.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Reassess Corporate IT security architecture.\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<span class=\"TextRun SCXW71116862 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW71116862 BCX0\"> Implement mass scale feature risk and context-based security authentication mechanisms<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW71116862 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Modify the bring your own device (BYOD) and remote access\u00a0policies.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<span class=\"TextRun SCXW812647 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW812647 BCX0\">They should include cybersecurity hygiene controls.<\/span><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW812647 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW812647 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW812647 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Deploy advanced technology.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW77527610\">Employ next-generation technologies like big data, artificial <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2 BCX0 SCXW77527610\">intelligence,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW77527610\"> and machine learning to thwart cyberattacks. <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 id=\"Conclusion\">6. Conclusion<\/h1>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW141753093 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141753093 BCX0\">The dependency of the public on online services during Covid-<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141753093 BCX0\">19<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141753093 BCX0\">multiplied<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141753093 BCX0\">. There is a lot of scope for hackers to attack web services and achieve their goals. It is high time that all the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141753093 BCX0\">graduates<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141753093 BCX0\">got<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141753093 BCX0\"> themselves skilled<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141753093 BCX0\"> in Cybersecurity technologies. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141753093 BCX0\">If<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141753093 BCX0\"> p<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141753093 BCX0\">rofessionals<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141753093 BCX0\"> up<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141753093 BCX0\">skill<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141753093 BCX0\"> and embrace change, there is no need to fear the current situation. Even software professionals should be ready to reskill themselves and contribute to the benefit of socie<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141753093 BCX0\">ty. This challenge is in fact an opportunity in disguise for people who <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141753093 BCX0\">hunt <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141753093 BCX0\">f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141753093 BCX0\">or<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141753093 BCX0\"> jobs <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141753093 BCX0\">and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141753093 BCX0\"> for those who want to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141753093 BCX0\">make a career shift<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141753093 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW141753093 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 id=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">7. Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What are the popular certifications on cloud security?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Popular Cloud Security certifications are:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Microsoft Certified Azure Security Engineer Associate<\/li>\n<li>AWS Certified Security<\/li>\n<li>Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer<\/li>\n<li>Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)<\/li>\n<li>CompTIA Cloud+<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"author":270,"featured_media":10230,"parent":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","blog_category":[3607,5897,4459],"user_email":"rajeshk@cloudthat.com","published_by":"324","primary-authors":"","secondary-authors":"","acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cloudthat.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/10224"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cloudthat.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cloudthat.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/blog"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cloudthat.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/270"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cloudthat.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10224"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.cloudthat.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/10224\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":45633,"href":"https:\/\/www.cloudthat.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/10224\/revisions\/45633"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cloudthat.com\/resources\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cloudthat.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10224"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"blog_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cloudthat.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog_category?post=10224"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}