CYBERSECURITY: OCTOBER IS CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month!  This is a reminder that cybercriminals have no mercy and do not discriminate.  They can and will attack individuals and businesses! Don't let them come knocking at your door, take preventive measures to keep them away.  Having the right defenses is your key to surviving a cyber attack.

Here's a checklist that will help  prevent the cybersecurity monsters from knocking on your door:

A HIGH LEVEL OF THREAT VISIBILITY

The cyberattack landscape is moving faster than ever before with the advent of AI-driven cyberattacks. You need reliable threat intelligence and instant visibility at all times across your three key attack pillars: endpoint, network, and cloud.

SECURITY EXPERTISE AVAILABLE 24/7

Hiring a cybersecurity expert is much needed to defend against today’s threats, however, it is a challenge. But choosing a Managed Detection and Response (MDR) platform puts unbeatable expertise at your fingertips effortlessly.

A STRONG CYBERSECURITY CULTURE

Nearly 40% of workers believe only executives and security teams are responsible for security. However, when everyone is engaged, adherence to security policies improves, making a strong cybersecurity culture vital for cyber resilience.

AI AND AUTOMATION MAXIMIZE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY

AI is a game-changer for efficiency! Instead of adding to your already packed to-do list or your headcount, utilize tools that harness AI and smart automation to take care of routine chores so you can concentrate on what’s important.

AN EASY, STRESS-FREE WAY FOR EMPLOYEES TO REPORT MISTAKES

An estimated 50% of employees fear reporting cybersecurity errors due to job loss concerns. Encourage open reporting by reassuring employees they won't be punished for mistakes and simplifying the process with tools like warning banners.

SMART PHISHING PROTECTION THAT SPOTS AND STOPS ATTACKS

Today’s sophisticated AI-driven phishing attacks often bypass standard security controls like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. Implementing an AI-powered anti-phishing platform helps detect and quarantine malicious messages before employees can engage with them.

EFFECTIVE SECURITY AWARENESS TRAINING FOR EVERYONE

Security awareness training is a powerful tool for enlisting employees in the fight against cyber threats. Forbes reports that cybersecurity risk can be reduced from 60% to as low as 10% with an engaging training program.

THREAT INTELLIGENCE FROM THE DARK WEB

Stop problems before they start with 24/7/365 human and machine-powered dark web monitoring, which quickly alerts you if business or personal credentials, such as domains or email addresses, appear on the dark web.

REGULAR PHISHING SIMULATIONS TO TRAIN EVERY EMPLOYEE

Ensure that everyone at every level receives regular phishing training. Phishing simulations are an effective and affordable way to keep all employees on their toes.

SOLUTIONS THAT INTEGRATE SMOOTHLY TO IMPROVE SECURITY OPERATIONS?

Disjointed security solutions with weak integrations waste time and money. Choose a platform that provides all necessary intelligence in a unified, single-pane view to avoid escalating costs and inefficiency.

 

If you want to be able to boast that you’re the IT pro with the most, you need to check off everything on this list.

Should you need help, Paul Jackson, CEO/Cybersecurity Specialist, and his team at Jackson Technologies are more than happy to share and teach you how to put the right cybersecurity solution in place.

 

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