Best practices for fighting the fileless threat

Abstract

In their continuous quest to find new tools, techniques and tactics to outsmart the white hats, hackers have hit upon a pretty effective strategy. Fileless malware attacks are on the rise, but we still have to worry about file-based approaches, making for a complex situation for defenders. Fileless malware attacks are on the rise, but we can't afford to overlook existing threats, creating a complex situation for defenders. The answer lies with a back-to-basics approach based around some key cyber hygiene processes such as patch management and app control, layered up to maximise prevention and minimise risk. With a good foundation in place, expanding to include detection and response can now be done successfully, argues Andy Baldin of Ivanti.