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Resilience to the cyber threat has become more crucial than ever as we witness an alarming rise in digital attacks. As the well-known saying goes: “It’s not the attack that will kill your business, but how you respond.”

 

Anticipating and Adapting to Cyber Threats: MDS’ Pioneering Approach

Currently, we are facing a significant increase in cyberattacks, multiplying by five since mid-September. Especially, ransomware attacks have proliferated, often demanding substantial ransoms.

MDS adopts a comprehensive approach, focused on prediction, prevention, response and recovery, demonstrating its effectiveness even in this context of increasing threats. Our cyber policies are geared toward proactive measures, anticipating potential incidents rather than simply reacting to them.

 

Personalizing Security: Adapting Strategies to Each Client

The key lies in understanding our clients’ unique vulnerabilities early on, anticipating potential attack surfaces and monitoring online activities. Each company faces specific threats; For example, manufacturers and contractors may be targets of financial crimes, while small health clinics could be vulnerable to attacks on patient records.

 

Comprehensive Planning: Guaranteeing Security From Incorporation

The MDS process begins with the creation of a solid security plan, adapted to the particular needs of each client. During onboarding, the online security team works to identify vulnerabilities and establish a comprehensive information security program.

 

Continuous Analysis and Proactive Alerts: Maintaining Vigilance

MDS regularly scans its clients for red flags, with the goal of uncovering security gaps and improving their overall security posture. Additionally, we provide proactive alerts for emerging threats, such as detecting domain names similar to customer identities, flagging potential attacks.

 

Essential Partner: Personalized Support and Collaborative Strategy

We act as essential partners to our clients, offering free forensic service and proactive monitoring. In case of identified issues, clients receive personalized support from IT security experts, working together to create a collaborative and proactive strategy that ensures their security.

 

Quick Response: The Importance of Speed in a Cyber Attack

In the event of a cyber attack, speed is of the essence. MDS encourages clients to seek help immediately to avoid penalties and offers assistance in identifying the necessary response, whether involving lawyers, coroners or public relations.

 

SME Spotlight: Demystifying Cyber Threats to Small Businesses

MDS specializes in serving small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), highlighting the need for brokers to engage with their SME clients on cyber policies relevant to their businesses. We break the misconception that cyber threats only affect large corporations, advocating instead for a proactive approach.

 

Comprehensive Coverage: Minimizing the Need for Claims

MDS coverage is comprehensive, covering ransomware costs, privacy breaches, and legal liability. We focus on being proactive, helping clients quickly resolve cyber events and ultimately minimize the need to file claims. In 2023, 82% of MDS clients managed to resolve cyber events without reaching a full claim, reflecting the effectiveness of our approach.

 

Conclusions: Making a Difference in the Digital Landscape

Resilience to the cyber threat: this is MDS’s winning strategy, making a difference in protecting our clients in the ever-changing digital landscape.