Happy New Year! Time for the Annual Cybersecurity Checklist
As we embark on a new calendar year, you will want to ensure that you are perfoming due diligence on your cybersecurity checklist to kick the year off on the right foot. We recommend the following key areas to focus on when performing your new year cybersecurity checklist duties.
Employee Training and Awareness
- Conduct regular cybersecurity awareness training for all employees, covering phishing scams, password hygiene, and data privacy practices.
- Encourage employees to be on the lookout for suspicious activity and report it when discovered
Data Protection
- Encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.
- Implement data loss prevention (DLP) mechanisms to prevent unauthorized data exfiltration.
- Regularly back up critical data to ensure recovery in case of a breach.
Policy Review and Governance
- Review and update existing security and compliance policies and procedures.
- Establish a regular security awareness training schedule.
- Define clear roles and responsibilities for cybersecurity within the organization.
Risk Assessment and Threat Management
- Conduct a thorough risk assessment to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Develop a threat intelligence channel to stay informed about evolving risks.
- Analyze emerging cyber threats and trends to prioritize mitigation strategies
Incident Response and Remediation
- Develop and test incident response plans with tabletop exercises.
- Implement a process for post-incident analysis and remediation.
- Establish a clear communication strategy for incident reporting.
