Security Risks & Business Implications
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- Unauthorised Access: Attackers can access sensitive data in SharePoint
- Data Manipulation: Critical data could be altered or deleted without detection
- Ransomware & Malware: Increased risk of malicious software being installed
- Operational Disruption: System downtime, disrupting workflows, collaboration and productivity
- Reputational Damage: Erodes client trust and brand reputation with public breach disclosure
- Compliance Violation: Potential PDPA non-compliance, leading to fines and legal consequences with personal data breach
Improve Your Security Posture
>> If you are using On-Premise Microsoft SharePoint, we advise the following corrective actions immediately:
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- Patching: Apply July 2025 security updates immediately
- Encryption: Rotate ASP.NET machine keys used by SharePoint
- Vulnerability Management: Ensure Anti-malware Scan Interface (AMSI) is active and properly configured
- Monitoring: Enable Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) to spot for abnormalities and breaches
>> To further boost cybersecurity within your IT environment, we advise the following proactive security measures:
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- Risk Assessment: Evaluate risks, identify vulnerabilities, and review policies against security frameworks like the CIS benchmarks
- Tighten Access: Multi-Factor Authentication, Single-Sign-On, identity federation, least-privilege and role-based access for stronger identity security
- Security Controls: Patch management, anti-malware with EDR, and network segmentation for robust, layered threat protection
- Monitor & Response: Proactive SIEM monitoring and real-time alerts, and a tested incident response plan for swift recovery
- User Education: Regular cybersecurity training and phishing exercises for employee cyber hygiene
- Audit & Compliance: Regular audits, penetration tests, proper documentation for accountability and regulatory compliance
If you have any questions or are concerned that you may have been compromised, please contact us immediately.
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