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"Today's attacks are moving beyond phishing and ID theft"
- Richard Stiennon, CMO, Fortinet
Subbalakshmi BM
Thursday, June 07, 2007
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Richard Stiennon
CMO, Fortinet

In the contemporary scenario, who are more vulnerable to attacks? Are smaller organizations also targeted? What about home users, government and other sectors?
Medium enterprises with important web assets such as an e-commerce site that contributes more than 20 percent of their revenue are the most vulnerable. However, the scope of attacks is escalating and even large enterprises should take a fresh look at their risk profiles. In summary therefore, small as well as larger organizations are vulnerable to attacks although the degree of vulnerability could vary.

What is the nature of attacks today? Which part of an organization is more vulnerable? Is it the entire IT infrastructure or network specific?
The entire IT infrastructure is vulnerable. The network only enables the hacker by providing the avenue of attack. Web applications are vulnerable to business process hacking. Credit agencies, export-import and financial transaction sites have all been hit by attackers who purchase limited access and then abuse the underlying business logic to steal more information than they paid for. Employees are vulnerable to social engineering attacks and bribery that could lead to stolen IP and personal data.

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