Cyber attacks are on the increase. So is their complexity! Against this backdrop, companies need to strengthen their resilience through a range of security measures. But beware of setting up "gas factories" that are impossible to control! 81% of French organizations reported having suffered a successful cyberattack in 2019. The seventh edition of Cyberthreat Defense Reports, produced by the Cyberedge group, confirms what everyone knows: cyber attackers are not slowing down their malicious operations. And the situation is becoming all the more difficult to manage as corporate information systems become ever more extensive. As the experts say, the attack surface is increasing dangerously. Now, more than ever, it's time to simplify your security policy so you can keep it under control. There are a number of steps you need to take to simplify your cybersecurity:
1-Reduce the number of security solutions
To cope, large organizations use an average of over 130 security tools. Even medium-sized companies use 50 to 60, according to Palo Alto Networks.
Having fewer tools that you know how to use properly is recommended. Also, by reducing the number of solutions, you can reduce complexity by working with fewer suppliers. It's better to have a supplier who does ten things than one who offers a single service but doesn't integrate with the others.
2-Automate as much as possible
Any process that is repetitive and can be automated should be automated. The main examples are log analysis and incident response.
3-Communicating about cybersecurity
It's vital that the CIO or IT team - in the case of a small business - ensures that non-technical managers understand the measures being implemented or planned. Without their support, cybersecurity is pointless. It's also important not to make policies and procedures too complicated; they won't be accepted!
4-Raise awareness to cybersecurity
This measure completes the previous one. All employees must be convinced that they are in the same boat and rowing in the same direction. It is therefore essential to make them aware of all kinds of digital threats, through training courses of varying lengths (but regular).
5-Practice good hygiene
Practicing good cybersecurity hygiene greatly simplifies the task of your cybersecurity team. Security patches must be deployed without delay. Another essential measure is to manage your backups properly, integrating the 3/2/1 rule - at least three backups, on at least two different media or environments, at least one of which must be off-site.
Whatever measures you take, it's vital to implement preventive measures and anticipate critical risks to your business.
