They say that the best defense is a good offense. Our modern-day approach to cybersecurity should be very similar.
For too long businesses and organizations have waited to invest in proper cybersecurity measures until it is too late. Many of them wait and say ‘we will worry about cybersecurity later.’ This way of thinking is both outdated and ineffective and will cost you a lot of money down the road.
Proactive cybersecurity protects against threats to an organization’s systems, networks, and data. It consists of preparing for and even expecting attacks or shutdowns. Believe it or not, it can save your business, and we will show you how.
In this guide, we are going to discuss how your business can implement proactive cybersecurity and protect your future. Let’s review:
We Need a Mindset Shift
For most of the past decade, the approach to cybersecurity has been very much reactive. This means that organizations wait until they have an attack and then scramble to plug the holes.
This is a very inefficient way of approaching cybersecurity, and oftentimes it won’t be enough to protect your company data or systems. It’s like playing catch-up all the time, and it’s not a sustainable approach. It’s time for a shift in mindset.
Why Choose a Proactive Approach
The proactive approach to cybersecurity is much more effective. With proactive cybersecurity, organizations put policies in place before an attack or shutdown occurs and are then constantly tested against these policies. This way, organizations can detect threats early on and quickly respond to them.
It also helps with compliance requirements as proactive approaches often involve setting up automated processes. These processes monitor and document any changes to systems or data which could have security implications. It involves implementing preventative measures such as:
- Employee training
- Security testing and auditing
- Patching vulnerabilities in existing systems
- Encrypting data at rest or in transit
- Monitoring for malicious activity (via secure logging and SIEM tools)
- Maintaining proactive backups of critical data
Benefits of Proactive Cybersecurity
By implementing proactive measures, organizations can experience many benefits such as:
- Decrease in suspicious activity on their networks or systems
- Improved data security through encryption of sensitive information
- Improved threat detection and response by utilizing proactive monitoring
- Improved employee awareness through security training
- Ability to more easily comply with regulatory requirements such as GDPR or HIPAA
Keep Employees Educated & Informed
If you want to shift your company’s focus on cybersecurity and alter your mindset, you have to start with your most valuable and vulnerable asset: employees.
Employees are one of the weakest links when it comes to proactive cybersecurity. They often lack the knowledge or understanding of cyberattacks, which is why it’s important to keep them educated and informed about the latest threats and how to protect against them. This can be done through training sessions, online videos/tutorials, or even simple email reminders.
Be Proactive With Solutions in Data
Proactive cybersecurity is essential for businesses, organizations, and individuals who want to protect their future. Solutions in Data can help you stay ahead of the latest threats with our cybersecurity services which include security awareness training, data backup, secure cloud servers, and more.
If you are needing help navigating your way to a proactive cybersecurity mindset, schedule a consultation with our experienced team today.
