What every organization MUST-DO for Cybersecurity !!

Not a single day passes without reporting about cybersecurity breach in one way or other. Whether large or small companies, there is no escape from cyber attacks.

The scope, according to Norman Van, towards cyber security of an organization, is meant for confidentiality, availability and integrity of data. Information Systems are the sum total of data collections and associated persons, procedures, processes and software as well as the provision for the information system for storing, processing and communication.

Some of the basic threats –

We are listing below some of the important basic threats to be attended to in respect of cyber security. Every organization must pay attention to these basics to stay away from cyber security threats.

Ø  Secure Websites and web apps against attacks and malware infection.

Ø  End points are like open door, and hence, security measures must be implemented to safeguard user devices against virus, intrusion, browser etc.

Ø  Social networking has become apparently smart and complex, and hence, phishing attacks are very powerful and organized, and are to be prevented.

Ø  There are always loopholes or vulnerabilities in the software which are always aimed by attackers.  Hence, necessary patch works must be done to keep abreast of times.  A great majority of exploitation was on old software.

Ø  Data breaches involving employees is one of the common occurrences, hence it should be checked.

Ø  Implementation of effective password is absolutely necessary.  Refer our earlier blog where its flaws and remedies are suggested.

Ø  Vis-a-vis growth of smart devices, and cloud services, security threats of IOTs also increased significantly, hence, information security is very essential.

Ø  Encryption and DLP should be used to safeguard sensitive data, and restriction should be imposed on the use of unauthorized devices like USB, extra portable hard drives etc.

Ø  Once a website is attacked, critical information would be lost, hence back up system would be adopted.

Cybersecurity is not a onetime job.  It is a continuous process.  Due to advancement of technology, new techniques are tried every time by attackers to breach web information.