Kaspersky has expanded its flagship awareness platform, Kaspersky Interactive Protection Simulation KIPS, introducing new and updated scenarios that reflect the evolving cyberthreat landscape. The release aims to help corporations, banks and IT companies enhance coordination, and decision-making in the face of complex modern attacks.
According to the Kaspersky Incident Response analyst report, the topmost attractive industries for attackers in 2024 were industrial companies 23.5 requests for Kaspersky Incident Response services, government institutions 16.3, financial 13.3 and IT 7.2 sectors. With cyber incidents becoming more complex, organizations need training tools that mirror real-life situations - allowing teams to make better decisions and learn from mistakes in a safe environment. Kaspersky Interactive Protection Simulation KIPS introduces new scenarios that enable participants to experience realistic cyber incidents and test their strategic response in a secure, engaging setting.
Kaspersky has expanded KIPS to cover a new industry vertical - IT companies. The new IT scenario immerses participants in the operations of a modern enterprise, where fragmented infrastructure and blurred network boundaries complicate cyber defense. Players face realistic attacks such as a deep fake boss video and voice messages on behalf of top managers as part of a financial scam, binary backdoor supply chain attacks and access through trusted third-party relationships. This scenario train teams to improve coordination between IT, security and business units, and prevent vulnerabilities resulting from issues such as neglecting security protocols. By the end of the session, participants gain a deeper understanding of how timely application security testing and collaboration help prevent revenue loss and maintain customer confidence.
