Despite all the (deserved) attention given cyberattacks, 82% of unplanned downtime can be attributed to application failures, hardware failures, or operational errors – at a time when 64% of business data and systems are considered either mission-critical or business-critical . No wonder 80% of organizations now demand a minimum of 99.99% availability – i.e., just 4.33 minutes of monthly unplanned downtime.
Your answer may depend on your job title. In one recent survey , 70% of C-level executives declared their firms “very prepared” – but fewer than half of the IT people at those same companies agreed.
Uh oh.
Those of us devoted to securing enterprises can tell you that cybercriminality will grow significantly as it continues to exploit current information technology trends – widespread adoption of mobile devices and apps, increasing realization of the vast potential of IoT (Internet of Things), and the intensifying digital interconnectedness of nearly everything.
In my last post, I described people-focused cybersecurity best practices to share with your clients. This time, I’m adding some key cybersecurity best practices basics as well as three essential cybersecurity strategies.
A commitment to the seven people-focused cybersecurity best practices I reviewed in my last post will thwart many attacks. But don’t forget these 10 key cybersecurity best practices basics:
If you have taken note of enterprise network security over the years, you’re aware of security best practices basics, which are also applicable to ransomware: layer your security defenses, back up your data, keep your software patched…
