Rome Was Not Built in a Day

Happy Monday All!

We get to start another week of planning and executing our goals. I always like to revisit the idea that Rome was not built in a single day. It’s a reminder to point out that anything important in our lives requires careful attention and devotion.

Improving fitness, developing expertise, or advancing your career can all benefit from the idea that a slow build over time is far better than a burnout. When we consider cyber security, we should use the same approach.

When working with businesses, it is easy to understand the desire to have quick solutions that do not break the bank. Unfortunately, security measures cannot be achieved in a day and often come at a large cost to an enterprise. It takes resource, personnel, and time to develop great information systems that fend off attacks from multiple angles. Developing a robust security approach keeps employees distracted, assets disabled, and sometimes the best laid plans still fail. To add to the challenges, it is hard to predict where the next attack is coming from.

This may have you wondering, is it even worth it to invest in security?

The answer is yes. A single cyber-attack on a business can result in loss of operating ability for weeks. Some cyber-attacks devastate an enterprise to the point of permanent closure. Ransomware has become a serious threat where data is stolen, encrypted, or even deleted. It is not really a matter of if your security measures will be tested, as much as it is a matter of when. In 2021, it is estimated that there is a cyber-attack every 11 seconds. As device use has increased with remote work, there will be plenty of platforms for attackers to find an opening.

So how can we combat this increased risk? It all starts with the building blocks. Cyber security should be built into the bricks of our information system. It starts with the people that are using it. We must be informed, aware, and constantly learning to follow best practices. Keeping devices healthy with the latest security patches, paying attention to the information we give to others while online, and staying on the lookout for suspicious activity are all part of the approach.

Businesses should build a great foundation by budgeting and strategizing for upcoming security needs. Old assets should be retired and replaced by new secure ones. Adding security to new features, applications, and software will be a great start. And using the tools available like penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and intrusion detection will be key to shutting down attacks at the source. The hardest part is playing catch up if you haven’t planned for threats. We know it’s hard to make adjustments to live production systems, pull employees off projects, and devote budget to new security measures. Our goal is to help with these types of challenges by giving you to the measures you can start taking today.

We are working hard to bring you new security tips, resources, and products. We can’t wait to share it with you.

Stay tuned for more this week as we keep building a more secure future.

Thanks for reading this one all and the continued support, I really do appreciate it.

P.F.