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A well-protected
organisation should
be like an onion. If
cybercriminals get
through one layer
of security, they
should be stopped
by another layer.
most security frameworks because they
can reduce the most risk and mitigate
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against the greatest attack surface
area. Of course, frequent backups are
also key so that if ransomware does
manage to get through, infected devices
can be wiped and restored to their most
recent backup.
Developing a culture of security
Technology is key, but effective defences
can’t be put into place without c-suite
buy-in. The c-level need to understand
the enormous cost and business risk
associated with cyberthreats such as
ransomware, so that they place security
at the top of their boardroom agenda.
If the board doesn’t understand
cybersecurity, an organisation cannot
defend itself against cyberattacks
because ultimately these people control
business purse strings.
If they act as security role models,
promoting the highest levels of
cybersecurity in their departments as well
as with their own actions, the employees
will likely also pick up secure behaviours
and take cybersecurity just as seriously.
Having a culture of security within the
organisation, as well as an in-depth
approach to security technology, will
best prepare your organisation for the
money-making attack of the decade, the
ransomware attack. Cybercriminals are
always thinking of new ways to infiltrate,
so the entirety of the organisation must
always have security top of mind so that
they can aim to stay ahead. u
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