Can you truly measure the strength of your cyber defenses?

In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern; it’s a fundamental priority for organizations across all sectors. The increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber threats have made the need for robust cybersecurity measures more urgent than ever. But how can you truly measure the strength of your defenses? How can you be confident that you are prepared to withstand the attack when judgment day comes, a major cyber incident or breach?

Richard de Vries
Tales from a Security Professional
10 min readAug 17, 2024

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Measuring the robustness of your cybersecurity posture takes much work. It requires a combination of metrics, continuous monitoring, and strategic foresight. The ability to measure and understand your preparedness can be the difference between a controlled response and a catastrophic failure. It’s about more than just ticking boxes; it’s about ensuring that your organization is resilient enough to face whatever threats may come.

Long before cybersecurity dominated the agenda of every C-level executive, the primary focus was making operations…

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Richard de Vries
Tales from a Security Professional

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