The Evolving Threat Landscape
Cybercriminals no longer exclusively target large enterprises. Small and medium-sized businesses in Central Asia are increasingly attractive targets precisely because they often lack dedicated security teams or mature security policies. A single ransomware infection can cost a company weeks of downtime and significant recovery costs.
The three most common attack vectors we see in the region are: credential phishing through email impersonation, unpatched vulnerabilities in web-facing applications, and compromised third-party software dependencies (supply chain attacks). All three are largely preventable with the right controls in place.
Practical first steps include enforcing multi-factor authentication on all external-facing systems, maintaining a regular patch management cycle, conducting annual penetration tests, and training staff to recognize phishing attempts. Trilab.Tech offers a structured Security Baseline Assessment that gives companies a clear prioritized remediation plan within two weeks.