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You're facing immediate cybersecurity threats. How do you secure your systems for the long haul?

Facing digital danger? Share how you plan to fortify your tech fortress for the future.

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You're facing immediate cybersecurity threats. How do you secure your systems for the long haul?

Facing digital danger? Share how you plan to fortify your tech fortress for the future.

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    Pavani Mandiram

    Managing Director | Top Voice in 66 skills I Recognised as The Most Powerful Woman in Business I Amb Human & Children's rights in Nobre Ordem para a Excelência Humana-NOHE

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    Network security solutions: Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Identity Access Management (IAM), Network Access Control (NAC), Next-Generation Firewall(NGFW) Multi-layered network threat prevention technologies: Intrusion Prevention System (IPS),Next-Gen Antivirus ( NGAV), Sandboxing, Content Disarm and Reconstruction (CDR), Security Orchestration and Response( SOAR) Five generations of cyber threats, solutions: Gen I (Virus): first antivirus solutions. Gen II (Network): firewall. Gen III (Applications): Intrusion Prevention Systems(IPS). Gen IV (Payload): anti-bot and Sandboxing solutions. Gen V (Mega): advanced threat prevention solutions. End user devices such as desktops and laptops can be secured by End Point Detection and Response(EDR)

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    Santosh Kumar FIP, CISSP, PMP, CISA, CHFI, AIGP

    Cybersecurity & Data Protection Leader | CISO & DPO Expertise | GenAI Architect | Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) 🏫 IIT Madras| IIM Indore

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    🎯 Activate immediate lockdown - isolate compromised systems 🎯 Deploy honeypots to mislead attackers while tracking actions 🎯 Implement zero-trust architecture - verify everything 🎯 Create "cyber fire drills" for team readiness 🎯 Build self-healing systems with automated recovery 🎯 Establish quantum-resistant encryption now 🎯 Foster security mesh approach - distribute defense 🎯 Develop AI guardian systems to predict attacks 🎯 Create security-focused organizational culture 🎯 Form alliance with ethical hackers for continuous testing

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    Sam Bent

    Journalist | OSINT & OPSEC Specialist | Darknet Expert (Ex Vendor & DNM Admin) | DEFCON/SANS Speaker | Youtuber | Social Engineer | Author | Paralegal

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    If a critical CVE hits like OpenSSL or glibc, patch fast or rebuild from source with hardened flags. Lock down exposed services with firewall rules. Test exploitability, snapshot before patching for forensics. Suspect APT? Isolate segments, pull memory dumps, rotate secrets, scan for persistence. Ransomware? Kill lateral movement, disable SMB, reset creds, restore from immutable backups. Malware beaconing? Block C2, reverse the binary, extract IoCs, scan DNS logs. Enforce FDE, run OSQuery or Wazuh, lock systems with AppArmor or SELinux, and deploy via Ansible or NixOS. Host critical infra behind Tor or I2P. No phone-based 2FA. Assume breach. Build accordingly.

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    Alexia Wong

    Tuition teacher. Earned Community Top Voice Badge in Teaching in '23 and Community Top Voice Badge in Cybersecurity in '24.

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    To secure your systems for the long haul, you need to first make sure that your devices and systems are always up-to-date. This is to ensure that it doesn't have any flaws that could cause a cybersecurity threat. You must make sure that they are also equipped with the strongest firewall and antivirus. This is to ensure that they are able to detect and prevent a cyber attack. You must make sure that you also read widely in order to be up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats. This is so that you would know be able to spot a new possible cyber attack.

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    Clifford Edewor

    Cybersecurity Analyst | Network Security | PCI-DSS | GRC | Security Architecture | Threat Intelligence | Risk Management

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    Securing systems against immediate and future cybersecurity threats requires a proactive, layered defense strategy that integrates continuous monitoring, threat intelligence, and robust security frameworks. Implementing zero-trust architecture, enforcing least privilege access, and ensuring timely patch management help mitigate vulnerabilities. Regular security audits, endpoint protection, and advanced threat detection mechanisms like IDS/IPS enhance resilience. Strong encryption, multi-factor authentication, and cybersecurity awareness training fortify defenses against evolving threats..

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    Sugam Arora

    Former Cloud Intern @GlobalLogic • Former Summer Intern @Reliance Jio • Cloud & DevOps Enthusiast • 2x Azure Certified • Open Source Advocate • PEC '25 • Sportsman at ❤️

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    Securing systems against immediate threats is just the start—true resilience comes from long-term strategy. Begin with rapid containment: patch vulnerabilities, isolate affected systems, and monitor for anomalies. Then, build a lasting defense with continuous threat assessments, strict access controls, and employee training. Implement zero-trust principles and adaptive security measures to stay ahead of evolving threats. Because in cybersecurity, lasting protection isn’t just about reacting—it’s about preparing for what’s next.

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    Yusuf Purna

    Chief Cyber Risk Officer at MTI | Advancing Cybersecurity and AI Through Constant Learning

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    Short-term fixes don’t build long-term resilience. I’ve found that lasting security stems from embedding cybersecurity into your business DNA—through continuous risk assessments, zero trust architecture, and security-by-design principles. It's critical to align your security roadmap with business objectives and regulatory shifts, ensuring every control adds measurable value. Resilience isn’t about reacting faster—it’s about anticipating smarter. Build muscle memory now through threat simulations and incident response playbooks to outpace tomorrow’s threats.

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    Alexander Dvoynin

    Cybersecurity and Penetration Testing Enthusiast | Strategic Cash Flow Planner & Forecasting Manager @ Brink’s Inc

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    First, I implement immediate containment measures, such as isolating affected systems and applying emergency patches to prevent further exploitation. Second, I conduct a thorough security assessment to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen defenses with robust access controls, encryption, and endpoint protection. Third, I establish continuous monitoring and incident response plans to detect and mitigate future threats proactively. Finally, I foster a security-first culture through regular employee training, policy enforcement, and adopting a zero-trust architecture for long-term resilience.

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    Hafiz Ahsan Javed

    Cloud and Network Security Engineer | CCNA | HCIA | HCIP | AZ-104 | AWS Certified | Fortinet NSE1 | NSE2 | NSE3 and NSE 7 (Fortinet Enterprise Firewall 7.0 Administrator) | Securing Digital Landscape with Expertise

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    Securing systems for the long haul starts with addressing immediate threats through incident response—containment, eradication, and recovery—followed by a deeper focus on resilience. Long-term security requires a layered approach: implementing zero trust architecture, continuous patch management, robust endpoint protection, and strong identity and access controls. Regular security awareness training empowers users as a first line of defense. Conducting frequent vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and logging with real-time monitoring ensures proactive threat detection. Most importantly, develop and routinely test an incident response and disaster recovery plan so you're prepared for future attacks—not just reacting to them.

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