Top 5 Threats & How Wardient’s Solutions Keep You Protected
Cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace. In 2024, businesses globally will lose an estimated $10.5 trillion annually to cybercrime (Cybersecurity Ventures). For Nigerian organizations, the risks are compounded by rapid digitization and sophisticated threat actors.
At Wardient, we’ve analyzed emerging attack vectors from our VAPT engagements and global threat intelligence to bring you this actionable guide.
Threat 1: AI-Powered Social Engineering
The Risk:
- Attackers now use generative AI to create hyper-realistic phishing emails, deepfake voice calls, and even video scams.
- Example: A Nigerian bank lost ₦250 million to a deepfake audio scam impersonating a CEO.
Wardient’s Solution:
✅ AI-Aware Security Training – Our updated modules teach teams to spot AI-generated scams.
✅ Advanced Email Filtering – Part of our Threat Detection suite, blocking 99.7% of phishing attempts.
Threat 2: Cloud Configuration Breaches
The Risk:
- 65% of cloud breaches stem from misconfigurations (Gartner). Common issues in Nigeria include:
- Publicly exposed S3 buckets
- Overprivileged IAM roles
Wardient’s Solution:
✅ Cloud VAPT – We simulate attacks on your AWS/Azure environments.
✅ Compliance-as-Code – Automated checks for standards like ISO 27001:2022.
(Case Study: A fintech client reduced cloud vulnerabilities by 92% post-our audit.)
Threat 3: Ransomware Targeting Backups
The Risk:
- Modern ransomware (e.g., LockBit 3.0) now encrypts or deletes backups.
Wardient’s Solution:
✅ Immutable Backup Testing – Validates recovery readiness.
✅ Zero-Trust Segmentation – Limits lateral movement during attacks.
Proactive Defense Checklist
- Conduct a VAPT at least quarterly.
- Train staff with Wardient’s Cyber Range simulations.
- Implement EDR + 24/7 monitoring.