Design and implementation of effective cybersecurity plans for your company

In a dynamic and constantly evolving digital environment, cybersecurity is becoming increasingly challenging. Does your company have a cybersecurity plan to respond to the growing wave of cyberattacks? 

In today’s rapidly advancing digital landscape, ensuring robust Cybersecurity measures has become an imperative for individuals, entities, and businesses of all sizes, as cyber threats constantly evolve and adopt new methods to breach data and disrupt crucial business operations.

71% of organizations in Latin America detected an increase in the number of disruptive attacks, causing impacts on their operation and working hours. (Fortinet, 2022)

Due to this scenario, cybersecurity plans and programs become indispensable to provide companies with the necessary resilience and close security gaps. In essence, these programs are a roadmap composed of guidelines and procedures designed with the primary objective of achieving optimal levels of protection and security.

Cybersecurity is an urgent and highly specialized topic. For this reason, companies are applying significant efforts to build sound strategies, working closely with departments and highly trained staff. However, it is important to note that cybercrime continues to advance relentlessly, and those businesses that have not yet renewed or designed a cybersecurity program are at imminent risk of suffering large losses.

In this blog, you will discover how a company can design an effective and modern cybersecurity plan.

How to design a strategic cybersecurity plan for your company 

 Let’s review which proactive approaches are essential for your business to start building a strategic cybersecurity program: 

• Make a Diagnosis of the environment 

The first step is to perform a complete diagnosis of your company’s digital environment. This concerns identifying and assessing all areas of potential risk, such as information systems, networks, devices, software, and applications used in the business. 

• Evaluate technological resources 

Conducting a resource assessment includes looking at security tools and technologies already in place, which becomes a vital strategy in understanding where to start with your security plan. 

Begin by making a detailed inventory of all the technological resources used in your company, such as hardware, software, operating systems, mobile devices, and acquired applications.   

Subsequently, it is crucial to carry out a thorough evaluation of the respective updates and licenses of each available device or system. Ensure that all software and hardware are properly updated and licensed. 

• Identify vulnerabilities 

Identifying vulnerabilities is crucial for your company to craft an effective cybersecurity strategy. This process allows us to recognize the weaknesses present in current applications or strategies and how these could lead to a computer attack of greater magnitude.  

Since the gaps to which your company could be exposed are numerous and could go unnoticed, it is recommended to submit the systems to specialized testing and monitoring. These assessments will help identify security weaknesses and how cyber attackers could use them against you.  

Through a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, your company will be able to anticipate and prevent potential malicious effects of attacks. 

• Define goals 

Now that your company has assessed its level of vulnerability and is aware of the threat environment that may exist in the IT infrastructure, it will be easier to establish the objectives of your security plan.  

In this sense, analyze what your primary needs are, identify your weak points, evaluate the available IT resources, and review the cybersecurity policies already raised. With this information, select by priority the gaps that require the most attention and continue with more technical tasks such as pending updates, software or system monitoring, and renewal of physical equipment.  

Don’t forget to set a clear goal of continuous improvement that allows your business to always be resilient and prepared to face the revolutionary cyberattacks that may appear. 

• Involve human talent and stakeholders 

85% of cybersecurity breaches are caused by human error. (DBIR Report 2022) 

Human talent plays a fundamental role in any cybersecurity strategy because talent is the main channel of contact with incidents related to cybersecurity. It is essential that awareness is fostered by recognizing that security is not the sole responsibility of IT, as we noted above, most risks come from bad practices and human error.  

 For this reason, it is essential to properly train all staff so that they can avoid falling into bad practices and respond effectively to a possible cybersecurity breach. Awareness and continuous training are fundamental pillars to keep employees informed and alert to constantly evolving cyber threats.  

Reinforcing your cybersecurity plan through constant employee training will foster a culture of security throughout the company. By promoting a policy of preventative actions, such as secure use of passwords, recognition of phishing emails, and proper protection of sensitive data, your company will be better prepared to meet security challenges. 

• Find a reliable cybersecurity partner 

One of the best measures your company can take to protect your data and safeguard your resources is to have a reliable ally in cybersecurity.  

 Companies are often challenged to maintain effective cybersecurity plans with small teams and IT departments with limited capabilities. If your business is looking to scale and grow safely, having a reliable backup will ensure that security incidents don’t disrupt your operations and compromise your resources.  

 Do not fall behind your competitors and navigate with peace of mind in the digital world. Read on and discover how Netser Group is working to protect businesses throughout the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. 

What can you expect from Netser Group as your trusted ally in cybersecurity and IT?

• Proactive monitoring of your technology infrastructure for weaknesses and critical points. You will have recommendations based on best practices to protect your systems, networks and applications, ensuring a robust defense against potential threats.
• Firewall Management, which acts as a protective shield for your technology architecture. Even in the face of sophisticated threats, you will have 24/7 availability to maintain maximum protection measures, updates and repairs that your business requires.
• Greater resiliency of your technology infrastructure through penetration tests that simulate bot attacks and attack scenarios. With this, you will achieve effectiveness in your response to security breaches.
• Terminal Protection so that your business surfs the net with peace of mind. Our team of experts will provide complete coverage of your company’s devices, protecting your operations and safeguarding your confidential information.

Conclusions 

Computer attacks are the order of the day and protecting businesses properly is becoming a delicate and very professional task.  

Companies may be at a critical and vulnerable moment, as they seek to grow and modernize their business models through the digital world, but they encounter greater challenges and security breaches that put the success of their business in extreme vulnerability.  

 We know that your business seeks to expand, scale, and participate competitively in the markets, so at Netser Group we can help you structure solid cybersecurity plans adapted to your needs. We have experience and a remarkable regional presence, with more than 20 years in the market we have supported the IT operations of large companies in the USA, Latin America, and the Caribbean.