9 Must-Haves to Ensure a Rock-Solid Cybersecurity Infrastructure
Are you on the lookout for cybersecurity threats?
The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) reported over $50 billion in losses to individual and business victims between 2020 and 2024. Scams such as business email compromise and spoofing are a global problem with victims located throughout 79 countries. In fact, the IC3 is even a victim of spoofing, meaning scammers are impersonating them!
More alarming is the investigative report released by The Economist entitled Scam Inc. that stated pig-butchering has become the most lucrative scam in the world stealing over $500 billion a year from victims.
What can your business do to minimize the risk of cybercrimes?
In this article, we’ll highlight nine safety measures your company can implement to strengthen your cybersecurity infrastructure. We’ll also cover how you can leverage BrokerBin to verify contact information and protect payment transactions.
Common cybercrimes
Before we discuss safety measures, it’s important to briefly define the common crimes that threaten all businesses. These include DDoS attacks, spoofing and phishing, and business email compromise.
DDoS Attacks
Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks are malicious attempts to overload or disrupt the normal web traffic of a targeted server or network. The attack essentially floods the system, which denies access to regular users.
The overload can cause major damage, and these types of attacks are getting harder to spot. In April 2026, researchers discovered the most fragmented DDoS campaign ever recorded. Within a five-hour timeframe, cybercriminals launched 2.45 billion malicious requests distributed across 1.2 million unique IP addresses and spanned 16,402 distinct Autonomous Systems (ASNs).
Spoofing and Phishing
Spoofing involves impersonating an individual or company by using a fake phone number, email address, IP address, or website URL. Scammers often add or change one letter, symbol, or number – a detail that can be easily missed – of a trusted source to trick the recipient into interacting with them.
For example, a recent alert posted to BrokerBin’s Watch List warns members of an impersonator using Brookhaven Development Group’s identity to send malicious emails. The scammer created the email address, admin@bbdgus.com, adding an extra “b” to spoof recipients.
Phishing schemes use spoofing techniques to lure a person into giving information or even transferring funds to the scammer. A phishing email includes a link that redirects the victim to a website, which may look legitimate but in fact is fake.
Beyond emails, phishing can take place over the phone, voicemail, or VoIP calls, video messages, SMS messages, and through malicious code installed on an individual’s computer.
These scams are getting more sophisticated and harder to detect. For example, in April, users of Robinhood, a financial investment brokerage exchange, fell victim to a scheme that sent fake warnings from noreply@robinhood.com, which redirected victims to credential stealing landing pages. This email address has no added letters, symbols, or numbers; it looks legitimate. Fortunately, the vulnerability was fixed before any customer accounts or funds were compromised.
Business Email Compromise
Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams use a form of spoofing and phishing, as well as malware software, where a criminal sends an email that appears to come from a known source and makes a legitimate request. For example, a vendor your company regularly does business with sends an invoice with an updated mailing address or new bank wire instructions.
9 cybersecurity must-haves
The above crimes represent why it’s important to protect your company in today’s cyberworld. Here are nine measures you can take to strengthen your cybersecurity infrastructure.
1. Identity & Access Management (IAM)
What it does: Controls who can access what
2. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
What it does: Adds an extra verification step to passwords
3. Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR/XDR)
What it does: Protects laptops, desktops, and servers from malware and attacks
4. Email Security & Anti-Phishing Software
What it does: Protects users from malicious emails and links
5. Network Security & Zero Trust Controls
What it does: Restricts movement inside the network once access is gained
6. Managed Detection & Response (MDR)
What it does: Provides 24/7 monitoring and response by security experts
7. Vulnerability Management
What it does: Finds and prioritizes security weaknesses before attackers do
8. Backup & Disaster Recovery (Ransomware-Ready)
What it does: Enables fast recovery after ransomware or major outages
9. Security Awareness Training
What it does: Trains employees to recognize threats (recommended: weekly training sessions that range 5-30 minutes each)
There are several ways to go about implementing these nine solutions. You can build and manage it all in-house. You can partner with a cybersecurity company as a solutions provider. Or you can create a hybrid infrastructure.
But first, conduct a Pen Test
The first step to establishing a rock-solid infrastructure is to conduct a penetration test (Pen Test). Pen tests matter because they safely simulate real-world cyberattacks and identify vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them, which helps to protect sensitive data and prevent costly breaches or downtime.
ESX Technology Solutions offers tailored pen tests designed to fit an organization’s size and risk profile. Small businesses benefit from efficient, automated assessments, while mid-sized organizations gain deeper insights through continuous, advanced testing. Larger organizations receive enterprise-grade security evaluations.
Use BrokerBin to verify and protect
In addition to reinforcing your security infrastructure, leverage BrokerBin to further protect your company from cyberthreats. Three primary ways to do so are to verify contact information on Company Profiles, conduct an Escrow transaction to ensure payment protection, and utilize your account manager as an added reference.
Check Company Profiles
Make it a habit to log into your BrokerBin account to verify contact information on members’ Company Profiles. These profiles are there to help prevent business email compromise.
Taking a few minutes to verify correct email addresses, phone numbers, mailing addresses, and bank information (Terms / Conditions tab) saves countless hours and headaches from falling victim to a BEC scam.
Conduct an Escrow transaction
BrokerBin has an official partnership with Escrow.com, a licensed, regulated third party that holds funds securely until both buyer and seller have fulfilled the terms of the transaction.
Members can start an Escrow transaction on the BrokerBin platform for IT parts they want to buy or sell. By initiating an Escrow transaction, you – whether you’re a buyer or seller – eliminate the risk of fraud and non-delivery that accompany high-value B2B equipment trades.
Contact your account manager
Your BrokerBin account manager is here to help. If you’re ever in doubt about a member’s identity or reputation, contact your account manager to ask for a reference.
BrokerBin account managers act as intermediaries between members and uphold high vetting standards for every member invited onto the platform. They maintain trusted relationships with our membership and are an invaluable source as an added risk prevention measure.
Proactively protect your company
In a world where cybercrimes seem exorbitant and are always evolving, security measures may feel overwhelming to take on. But it’s important to make cybersecurity a top priority, and there are numerous solutions to combat threats and build a rock-solid infrastructure.
Start with a conversation about what’s working and what’s not. Conduct a pen test to identify vulnerabilities. Request a consultation with a cybersecurity service provider. Utilize BrokerBin on a regular basis to verify contact information and initiate Escrow transactions.
Investing time and resources into prevention and protection will secure your company for the long run. Start today.
