DARK WEB SCANNING FOR ORGANISATIONS & CORPORATES
While the name sounds ominous, Dark Web Scanning is a crucial cyber threat intelligence service that plays an essential role in today’s digital landscape. It’s a unique service, and cyberdefenders.co.za specializes in it.
Learn More about Dark Web Scanning Services
Our service is customized per client but generally involves extended monitoring of unindexed and encrypted parts of the internet, such as the Tor network and illicit forums. The goal is to detect if sensitive data belonging to an organization or individual has been stolen and exposed. This service has become especially important due to the rapid digital transformation in Africa, where cyberattacks have surged by over 421%, with South Africa being a primary target.
What Our Dark Web Scanning Service Involves:
Dark web scanning doesn’t map the entire dark web or remove stolen data. Instead, it serves as an early-warning system through a thorough process:
Ingestion of Target Assets: Companies provide specific identifiers, such as corporate email domains and intellectual property, to monitor.
Automated Scraping: AI algorithms crawl illicit marketplaces and breach databases to collect data.
Human Intelligence (HUMINT): Analysts infiltrate hacker forums to identify threats targeting African sectors.
Real-time Alerts: When data leaks are detected, alerts are issued so the organization can act promptly, such as by changing passwords.
Our Dark Web Scanning Implementation Process
For businesses in South Africa and Africa, our process typically involves the following steps:
- Ad-hoc/Baseline Scan: A one-time scan of your company’s domain to identify any historical credentials available to cybercriminals.
- Asset Configuration: Mapping out the digital footprint, including primary domains and executive profiles, to expand the monitoring scope.
- Continuous Tracking: Transitioning to automated, 24/7 monitoring.
- Triage and Response: Aligning alerts with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) to manage data breaches legally and notify affected parties.
What are the Expected Costs for Our Dark Web Scanning?
Our fee structure will vary drastically depending on our client’s needs. Here are some starting cost scenarios:
- Consumer/Individual: Free to R1,375 per year for regular scans from platforms like ClearScore, with premium security suites costing up to R1,375 annually.
- SME/Mid-Market: R1,875 to R12,500 per month, bundled with a Managed Security Provider (MSP) covering a few business domains.
- Enterprise/Corporate: R100,000 to R187,500+ per year, using advanced platforms like SOCRadar or CrowdStrike for comprehensive threat intelligence and monitoring.
Take Note!
Please remember, each client is different, so all of the information shared is a generalized guideline. Understanding the aspects of dark web scanning can help South African organizations and individuals better protect their sensitive data in an increasingly digital world.
Need DARK WEB SCANNING for your business?
Do you need help with DARK WEB SCANNING SERVICES IN SOUTH AFRICA AND AFRICA? You can contact us on action@cyberdefenders.co.za or whatsapp +27782031277, or use our Immediate Action Request Form.
Our job and the services we offer are to assess, consult, prepare, roll out, and support individuals and businesses. If you have any requests for any cyber safety services, please use our Immediate Action Request Form, and you will get a response within 4 working hours.