Identify, Protect – Business
IDENTIFY
Make a list of all the hardware, software, and data you use, such as computers, cellphones, tablets, and point-of-sale systems. Create and distribute a cybersecurity plan for your firm. A policy that includes:
Employees, vendors, and anyone else with access to sensitive data have specific roles and obligations.
Steps to take to defend against an attack and mitigate its impact if one happens.
PROTECT
- Control who connects to your network and uses your PCs and other devices.
- To safeguard data, use security software.
- Encrypt sensitive data while it is at rest and in transit.
- Make frequent backups of your data.
- Update security software on a regular basis, preferably automatically.
- Establish clear rules for disposing of electronic files and outdated devices safely.
Everyone who uses your computers, gadgets, and networks should be educated on cybersecurity. You may assist employees in understanding their own risk as well as their critical function in the workplace.