October 11, 2022
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Here are 8 important ways small businesses can protect against cyber breaches.
1. Conduct Cybersecurity Training: Regularly train and test staff on best practices and controls.
2. Review Policies and Procedures: Annually revisit and update to identify roles, responsibilities, and organizational accountability.
3. Update System Configurations: Follow vendor and expert recommendations, including structured protocols to patch vulnerabilities.
4. Direct Annual Risk Assessments: Risk assessments put cyber risks in economic terms so mitigation techniques can be calibrated and reviewed by executive management.
5. Perform Post-breach Assessments: Post-breach findings offer valuable insights and should be communicated to management and departments.
6. Evaluate In-house Capabilities: Annually assess—and consider retaining outsourced, managed service providers—to augment existing cybersecurity staff as needed.
7. Identify Information Sharing Opportunities: Participate in formal and informal information sharing opportunities that support your specific needs.
8. Establish Regular Briefings: Coordinate briefings for appropriate levels of management and implement a process to ensure feedback.
There is nothing “small” about protecting your business’ cyber security.