Review Your Systems And Make A Plan
Take stock of the current state of computers, operating systems, network devices (switches, routers, controllers, radios, control systems, etc) WAN links, and other components. This would be a good time to contract with us for a Cybersecurity Assessment so that your network can be evaluated from an impartial perspective.
Begin with a well-respected plan like The Critical Security Controls for Effective Cyber Defense maintained by the Center for Internet Security or a different plan appropriate for your industry. Evaluate where you want to go against this plan and what is appropriate in your context. This is also a good time to review your IT policies. No one enjoys crafting policy, but good written statements are the starting point for handling the various legal issues involved in Cybersecurity.
"No one enjoys crafting policy, but good written statements are the starting point for handling the various legal issues involved in Cybersecurity."
Implement Your Plan And Monitor It
Start with the “First Five Quick Wins” from this plan and implement more of your plan in a staged roll-out.
Continuous network monitoring is a must to know the state of your network. How can you know if your defenses have been breached if you’re not continuously monitoring these defenses? For starters, I would suggest monitoring device logs, net-flow information, antivirus defenses, and availability of the most important business processes.
Train Your Staff
Good training doesn’t cost – it actually pays off big for your organization. Custom Internet Services has developed four targeted seminars to help your business develop a culture of cybersecurity. Each of these classes can be presented in person or as a webinar.
Free Cybersecurity Assessment
Are you wanting to see how secure your company credentials are? Let us do a Free Company Cybersecurity Assessment!
This no-cost service will give you the chance to learn some ways your network can be hardened against the bad guys. Request an assessment online or give us a call to setup your scan today!
