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Asking for help

Asking for help can help people learn. Security professionals can advise on how best to approach and resolve security issues. This is important when setting up a new device, a piece of software or engaging with an unexpected suspicious email.


Why is it important?

Specialists are very knowledgeable in particular fields. Security is a field with many different aspects, some more confusing than others.

Asking for help from a security specialist can prevent mistakes and security incidents occurring.

Priority Tier

Behaviours in SebDB are ranked by their impact on risk. Tier 1 behaviours have the biggest impact, Tier 4 behaviours the least.

Tier 3

Risk Mitigated

Malware Infection

Malware Infection

Malware infections occur when malicious software makes its way on to a device or network.

Data Leak

Data Leak

A data leak is when data is accidentally or intentionally disclosed to unauthorised people.

Account Compromise

Account Compromise

Account compromise happens when unauthorised people access them.

Further reading

https://www.nist.gov/blogs/manufacturing-innovation-blog/5-questions-ask-your-cybersecurity-professional https://securityintelligence.com/137-security-questions-every-leader-should-ask/ https://medium.com/cloud-security/20-cybersecurity-questions-for-executives-to-ask-security-teams-f813a92a806

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