Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024 is here! See why these 5 elements of cybersecurity are critical to maintaining cyber resilience.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, sponsored by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the National Cybersecurity Alliance. The month’s enduring theme – “Secure Our World” – focuses on the critical importance of taking proactive steps to reduce risk when online and connected to devices. In this article Mike Del Giudice, principal in consulting at Crowe, reflects on how cybersecurity challenges have changed in the last decade and offers insight on five core elements of cybersecurity.
“Today, organisations are adopting cloud solutions at an increased rate. Cybersecurity awareness is at an all-time high, and cybersecurity standards and regulations continue to expand on organisational and individual responsibilities for protecting information. And don’t forget AI, which has transformed from a Hollywood trope to a mainstream technology with valid use cases for many organisations.”
“The most effective organisations have established strong governance to support their cybersecurity initiatives. Such governance starts with adopting a framework that helps define organisational expectations to manage cybersecurity risks. Since the pandemic, a typical organisation’s risk footprint has significantly expanded the use of cloud solutions, increased reliance on third parties, and required broader support for remote workers. Organisations need an understanding of their risks and threats because it’s a matter of when, not if, a cybersecurity event will happen. As such, the focus should shift toward cyber resilience.”
“Organisations today better understand the importance of having personnel to support their cybersecurity program, though the industry is still lacking available talent to fulfill all the needs. Turnover continues to be high. However, technology investments have helped manage risks. However, technology investments have helped manage risks. Solutions such as multifactor and fast identity online authentication and advanced endpoint protection have become more broadly adopted.”
“The next 10 years will introduce new changes to the cybersecurity industry. Risks and threats will continue to emerge and become more sophisticated, sometimes drastically. Significant security breaches will continue to be front page news, and new and updated standards and regulations will remain focused on cybersecurity responsibilities. However, continuing to improve on these five fundamental elements of cybersecurity can provide organisations with the foundation they need to be successful.”
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