Digital Security : protect your IT systems from cyber attacks !
IT security aims to ensure data integrity, confidentiality, availability and proper operation of an information system, as well as authentication and non-repudiation. Cyber-attacks hamper these objectives. The aim of cybersecurity is to protect the company from hacking, for example, which can cause data leaks, service interruptions, damage to reputation, blacklisting, theft of intellectual property, and so on.
Cybercrime: the causes of this global threat
Digital security is crucial in today's interconnected world, especially with the escalating threat of cybercrime worldwide. 348,000 digital offenses were recorded in 2024, representing a 2% increase compared to 2023, according to the Ministry of the Interior.
Several factors have facilitated the spread of cybercrime, including
- the global increase in Internet penetration rates
- the digitization of the economy
- the massive adoption of teleworking in times of confinement, due to the pandemic
- the explosion of e-commerce
- the development of the Internet of Things (IOT)
- increased digital storage (use of cloud computing)
- the professionalization of cybercrime
- the rise of cryptocurrencies
- geopolitical issues (cyberconflict, etc.)
Esokia won the TopTech Award in the Cybersecurity category and received the CyberVadis medal.
The benefits of an effective digital security policy :
- Corporate cyber defense (prevention, detection and response);
- Protection of data and networks against unauthorized access;
- Constant monitoring and updating of cybersecurity systems;
- Improving recovery time (RTO) after a cyber attack;
- Building confidence in a responsive, proactive and resilient company.
At what stages should a cybersecurity policy be deployed?
According to Deloitte, the question is no longer if an organization will be attacked, but when. It must therefore anticipate and reinforce its information system accordingly.
Cybersecurity is no longer limited to only critical components, but now encompasses the entire information system, adopting a “secure by design” approach from the very start of software development.
It now includes:
- application, data, network, operations, endpoint, and cloud security,
- identity management,
- mobile and internet security,
- and a disaster recovery plan.
Human error remains the primary vulnerability. It is therefore essential to regularly train employees and monitor the risk of data leaks within the organization’s broader ecosystem: investors, suppliers, distributors.
Security audits
Regular security audits are another strategy in the fight against cybercrime. For example, a company can assign the analysis of its website security to a specialized digital agency, in order to obtain a neutral, in-depth report and recommendations concerning vulnerabilities in its systems.
Esokia undertakes your security audit and advises you!
We put our specialists at your service to conduct a thorough security audit of your website or Internet platform, with a view to helping you make it more secure.
At Esokia, we conduct a security audit in 3 stages.
- First, our experts study the context, technical characteristics and performance of the website. They assess the site's strengths and, in particular, its weaknesses, such as security flaws or configuration faults.
- To do this, they examine the defenses in place (antivirus and firewall) and the authorization methods (encryption and authentication) used by the client company. They also carry out penetration tests and check compliance with data privacy laws and RGPD compliance.
- Then, our audit pros prioritize the problems identified on your site. Finally, they formulate and deliver a report containing areas for improvement and prevention to enhance your site's security.
What are the different types of threat ?
Popular Questions
Malware is software designed to harm or exploit a computer system. It includes various types of malicious programs such as:
- Viruses: spread by infecting other files.
- Worms: rapidly self-replicate across networks.
- Trojans: disguise themselves as legitimate software to open security backdoors.
Ransomware is malicious software that encrypts your personal or business data and demands a ransom in exchange for the decryption key. It can bring an organization’s operations to a standstill.
Spyware is software that secretly collects information from your system without your consent—like keystrokes, passwords, or banking details. It is often used for cyberespionage or identity theft.
Social engineering is a psychological manipulation technique where an attacker tricks a person into revealing sensitive information, often by pretending to be a colleague, supplier, or IT support. It targets human trust, not technical flaws.
Phishing is a scam designed to deceive you through fake emails, SMS, or websites, aiming to steal login credentials, financial information, or other sensitive data.
A DoS attack overloads a website or server with traffic to make it unavailable. It can disrupt online services for hours or even days.
These attacks exploit vulnerabilities in websites or web apps, such as:
- SQL injection: manipulating database queries.
- Cross-site scripting (XSS): injecting malicious scripts.
- Session hijacking: taking over a user session.
They can lead to data theft or account compromise.
An APT is a highly targeted and stealthy attack, often backed by well-funded groups. It unfolds over a long period and aims at espionage, sabotage, or stealing strategic data. APTs are very hard to detect.
Cryptojacking is the unauthorized use of someone’s computer or server resources to mine cryptocurrency. It slows down systems and consumes excess electricity, all for the attacker’s gain.