A cybersecurity breach is not an issue to be taken lightly, that’s for sure. If you are a business that happens to deal with a lot of digital data, it is essential that you work on developing a 5-point cybersecurity plan.
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Here is all that you need to know about each point.
A Strong Line of Defense
We’ve all heard that the best defense is a good offense, right? Well, we’re here to tell you that this is not totally true. For cybersecurity, the best defense is, in fact, a good defense; there’s no reason to allow an intruder into your database then, attempt to deal with the consequences. This is why the most basic important component of a good cybersecurity plan is a strong security system. This includes firewalls, filters, authentication protocols, data encryption, and controlled access.
General Employee Awareness
Now, you can have a state-of-the-art security system to prevent any breaches, but it won’t matter that much if you have an employee who keeps poking holes in your defense wall. For this reason, it is highly advised that you keep all your employees aware of any signs of cybersecurity threats, common tricks hackers use, as well as, the basic safety measurements. When it comes to cyber attacks, it is best to prevent them as early as possible; that’s where employee awareness comes in.
An Action Plan
Needless to say, in the case of a verified attack or a potential breach, there are measurements that should be taken. While the measurements usually depend on each individual situation, there is always an outline that can apply to all situations. When the stakes are that high, establish an action plan; a protocol of sorts, rather than fully improvise. Plus, along with a detailed audit log, a cemented company protocol can relieve a company from legal responsibility.
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Detailed Audit Log
After being subjected to a threat, in order to determine on whom does the responsibility for the attack fall, an audit log is reviewed by the specialized authorities. The log should contain a detailed account of the events that took place before, during and after the attack. In fact, according to the newest revision of the NERC CIP 006 standards, a detailed account of the physical security of “cabling and other non programmable communication components” should be included. It is one of the reasons big companies choose to hire physical security professionals.
Regular Risk Assessment Drills
The final part of an effective plan is a constant improvement. Once a plan has been decided upon, it is essential that you perform regular assessments on said plan to make sure it is airtight. After all, any chinks in your company’s cyber armor can cause a lot of trouble.
An effective cybersecurity plan is one of the things that a business cannot live without. This is why it is important that a sufficient amount of the company’s budget be allocated to ensure the security of any digital data. Whether you’re investing in security software or hiring a private cybersecurity firm, you need to make sure you have the five components we’ve mentioned above embedded in your plan.