In today’s increasingly complex technical world, it’s hard for organizations to stay ahead of cybercriminals. Whether it’s staffing, tools, or training, IT teams are constantly asking for more resources to identify and combat exposures across the ever-growing threat landscape. While it’s critical for Executives to actively prioritize security as a core business objective, buying more tools will only solve some problems. There also needs to be a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy in place to assess, prioritize, and combat exposures and reduce the risk of cyber threats.
But what can organizations do to prepare themselves to better manage and mitigate risk in an era of growing threats and limited resources? Skybox CPO Haggai Polak outlines eight tips for improving your cybersecurity programs:
#1 Increase the level of cybersecurity maturity
Consider instituting industry best practices, like the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) cybersecurity framework, and be strategic regarding what parts of your cybersecurity program that you outsource versus do internally.
#2 Ensure that cybersecurity budgets are sufficient
IT and cybersecurity leaders must persuade boards and CEOs to make that investment to achieve a better balance between digital growth and safety.
#3 Make cybersecurity people-centric
Cultivate a culture attentive to cybersecurity risks, offer more efficient training, and establish clear procedures for hiring and retaining cyber staff.
#4 Utilize cutting-edge technology while limiting the number of products
Adopt a multi-layered, multi-vendor strategy to monitor and manage risks through a robust infrastructure effectively.
