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A wize man once said the best antivirus is your Brain, unfortunately most people don’t use it. Indeed it is true in more than 90% of cyberattacks in the last year, they could have been easy prevented. The beginning of the year is a good time to go over the top six cybersecurity missteps that your organization should avoid:
1. Mismanaged Firewall Rules
Think of your firewall as the first line of defense. When managed poorly, it’s like leaving the gate to your digital castle wide open. Audits and close monitor your firewall rules are essential to maintain a robust security posture.
2. Overdependence on VPNs for Security
VPNs are not the silver bullet for security. They often grant access beyond what is necessary, potentially opening up vulnerabilities. If you’re doint it on scale and not monitoring your users’ activity it starts to become a risk, you should consider identity-based access control strategy.
3. Blind Trust in Every Connected Device
Trust is a vulnerability, so full trust on every connected device is absolutly call for a cyber attack. It’s safer to assume that one of your devices could be compromised, infected by an infostealer or other. Implement advanced monitoring and access control to mitigate this risk.
4. Careless Adoption of New SAAS and Free access to all Websites
Adopting new SAAS without clear strategy increase your attack surface, and surfing unverified websites can lead to breaches. Ensure security measures are in place for vetting access to resources.
5. Ignoring Software Updates and Patch Management
Outdated software is a magnet for cyber attacks. Regular updates and patch management are crucial to shield against known vulnerabilities. Establish a systematic approach to keep all software up-to-date.
6. Inadequate Employee Cybersecurity Training
Never underestimate the power of human error in cybersecurity. Continuous employee training on the latest threats and best practices is vital. Educate your team to be the first line of defense against phishing, social engineering, read before click, password management and other cyber threats.
By steering clear of these six cybersecurity mistakes, organizations can significantly enhance their defense against cyber threats. Remember, in health and in cybersecurity, prevention is always better than cure.
