Creating a Cybersecurity Plan for Your Business
Setting goals that best fit your business and IT budget
Whether it’s a large multinational company or a local business, cybersecurity is something everyone should be aware of and address. What do you need to know? What should you be doing? Here are some answers you can consider as you begin developing a cybersecurity plan of your own.
The Importance of Cybersecurity
When it comes to cybersecurity, you really can’t be too careful. Cybercrime is rapidly on the rise, and the average cost of a security breach has risen to over $15 million in the past few years.
Once upon a time, robust antivirus software would have been enough to protect your business from most cyber threats. Unfortunately, that’s no longer the case. While antivirus and anti-malware software are still vitally important, they’re no longer enough by themselves as the threats grow increasingly sophisticated. These days, nearly 50% of breaches have occurred due to active hacking, 30% involved malware and the rest involved either social engineering, phishing, or both.
If you want to keep ahead of the dangers, here are some suggestions:
