Experiencing a cyber-attack is not a matter of if, for your organization. It is a matter of when. October is Security Awareness Month.
On October 10, 2022, Facebook notified users that up to one million user profiles were compromised. Suppose an organization of that size has difficulty managing cyber-security protocols. How can we expect small to medium organizations to manage the necessary complex and detailed tasks to ensure protection? The smaller organizations usually possess in-house IT skills or a trusted vendor partner to manage, monitor and troubleshoot typical IT issues. Cyber-security is a specialized skill. Executive leadership ensures that cyber-security is fully addressed and how it will be done.
The Gartner Group predicted that by 2024, as many as 75% percent of CEOs could be liable for data breaches. If the incidents occurred because the organization did not focus on cyber-security or invest sufficiently in security, and if a security breach or incident led to actual physical consequences.
An Information Security audit comprehensively assesses an organization's security position and IT infrastructure. This audit helps organizations find and evaluate vulnerabilities within their IT networks, connected devices, and applications. As part of the organization's risk management strategy, we believe that a cyber-security audit is essential for every organization and should be a regular practice to stay secure and compliant. A cyber-security audit addresses several areas of your business for vulnerabilities and includes:
Focuses on what matters most to your organization and understanding critical assets, customer and partner relationships, and your technical interactions with them
Assesses cyber risk – know what to look for and how to detect threats, whether currently known and addressed or emerging threats
Provides expertise to create a multilayered defense that addresses a combination of protections for your organization, employees, customers, and partners
Recommends actions to fortify your organization with a plan to manage and patch defects
Ensures that your organization is developing software securely
Recommends activities that protect the physical security
Prepares for the inevitable by focusing on incident management and simulations to "test your gates" and your system's responses
Cybersecurity is a crucial aspect of any organization's operations, and it is important to prioritize and invest in measures to protect against attacks. A cyber-security audit can provide valuable insights and recommendations for strengthening your defenses. Don't wait until it's too late - make sure to address this issue as soon as possible. References:
Gartner Predicts 75% of CEOs Will be Personally Liable for Cyber-Physical Security Incidents by 2024