Facing stringent regulations like GDPR and the upcoming NIS2 directive, organizations must prioritize compliance to protect sensitive data and strengthen cybersecurity. While these requirements can be complex, leveraging the right tools can transform compliance from a challenge into an opportunity to enhance resilience and build trust.
This is the second part of our two-part series exploring how Splunk and CrowdStrike, combined with Trifork Security’s GRC expertise, can help your organization meet these specific compliance demands. In this blog, we focus specifically on GDPR and the NIS2 directive, as we delve into how CrowdStrike’s solutions contribute directly to meeting these requirements, helping you to navigate the regulatory landscape effectively.
Preventing data exfiltration and supporting data loss prevention (DLP)
CrowdStrike’s Falcon platform assists in meeting GDPR and NIS2 requirements by preventing data exfiltration, effectively supporting data loss prevention (DLP). For example, if malware or an unauthorized user attempts to transfer sensitive data externally, Falcon’s behavioral analytics detect and block this activity in real-time by monitoring for patterns like unusual file access or large outbound data transfers.
Flagging suspicious behaviors and ensuring data integrity
It uses Indicators of Attack (IoAC) to flag suspicious behaviors and prevents unauthorized applications from executing. By stopping such data exfiltration, CrowdStrike aligns with GDPR’s requirements for data protection. Additionally, Falcon encrypts all data in transit and at rest, ensuring that intercepted data remains unreadable to unauthorized parties, thus complying with GDPR’s mandate for secure data processing and NIS2 requirements for maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of data.
Automating compliance documentation
Additionally, CrowdStrike automates compliance documentation by letting you generate incident reports for periods like 24H/72H/30D, providing insights into who, what, when and where an incident occurred. This means you can track and visualize an incident, showing when the threat occurred, how long it lasted, and what was compromised – adhering to NIS2 supply chain and business continuity requirements.
Implementing security controls for compliance
Under NIS2, organizations are required to enforce appropriate security measures across their network and information systems. Falcon assists with next-generation antivirus (NGAV) that detects and blocks sophisticated threats; for example, if a new ransomware strain emerges, Falcon can identify and stop it before it infiltrates your systems, ensuring compliance with security policies.
It also provides firewall management, allowing you to manage firewall policies across all endpoints from a single console – so if a new vulnerability is discovered, you can swiftly block specific ports or applications across your organization, reducing exposure to threats.
Additionally, Falcon’s device control lets you regulate USB devices and peripherals; for instance, you can prevent unauthorized USB drives from connecting to your network, mitigating risks of data theft or malware introduction, which supports compliance efforts to protect sensitive data.
Continuous vulnerability assessment
Falcon Spotlight provides real-time vulnerability assessment without disruptive scans. For example, when a critical vulnerability like “Log4Shell” emerges, Falcon Spotlight immediately identifies affected systems in your network, allowing you to act swiftly before exploitation occurs, satisfying NIS2’s mandate for timely risk management.
Prioritizing and remediating vulnerabilities
The platform prioritizes vulnerabilities based on severity and exploitability. If multiple issues are detected, it highlights those actively exploited in the wild, enabling your team to focus on patching the most critical vulnerabilities first. This approach aligns with GDPR’s emphasis on maintaining data confidentiality and integrity
Automated patch deployment
Falcon Spotlight Integrates with your existing patch management systems to automate patch deployment. Once critical vulnerabilities are deployed, it can trigger tools like Microsoft SCCM to deploy patches promptly, ensuring vulnerabilities are addressed quickly to meet NIS2 requirements.
Conclusion
CrowdStrike’s Falcon platform enables organizations to meet GDPR and NIS2 compliance by preventing data exfiltration, enhancing data integrity and automating compliance documentation. It offers real-time detection and blocking of unauthorized data transfer, supports data loss prevention, and provides advanced security controls like next-generation antivirus, firewall management and device control. Falcon Spotlight ensures continuous vulnerability assessment and automated patch deployment for timely risk management. By utilizing these features, organizations can effectively comply with regulatory requirements while strengthening their cybersecurity posture.
Ready to take the next step toward compliance and enhanced cybersecurity? Our team is here to help. Contact us today to learn how we can tailor solutions to meet your organization’s specific needs.
Latest articles & Updates