3 Simple Steps to Building a Solid Defense in Depth for Your Organization
In today’s fast-paced, constantly-changing world of cyberthreats, it can feel like there are more risks than solutions. The pace of attacks is increasing and the cost of data breaches is soaring. Data security measures must be implemented at every level and every department in your organization. However, as you know, hackers don’t attack just one part of your network; they attack everywhere they think they can get access to something they shouldn’t have. In today’s blog post we will cover three key areas that will help you build a solid defense in depth strategy for your organization: Access Control, Authentication & Identity Services and Device Security services
Build a Solid Access Control Strategy
Access control is the first line of defense in protecting your data and your network. First, you need to know who has access to what data. Then, you need to enforce policies that limit access to only those necessary to perform their job. This starts with identity and access management (IAM). Not only should you know who has access to what, but you also need to know when they have access. This can be done by using time-based authentication, where a user is allowed access for a certain amount of time. For example, if someone is working on a project that requires access to a sensitive database, you can set up time-based authentication that only gives them access for as long as they need it and then automatically logs them out.
Build a Solid Authentication and Identity Services Strategy
The second level of defense is authentication and identity services. This is where you verify the identity of the person who is trying to access your data. This is important for more than just data access. It also proves that the correct person has been notified about the breach. For example, if a user is notified that their data has been breached, they can prove that they were not the one who caused the breach by providing information that only they would know. For instance, they might be asked to answer a specific question only they would know the answer to, like their favourite colour. If a breach happens, the person who is notified will be able to prove they were not the one who caused the breach.
Build a Solid Device Security Services Strategy
The third level of defence is device security services. This includes protection against viruses, malware, ransomware and other unwanted threats. It also includes protection from devices that are not connected to your network but are connected to the Internet. This could include computers, laptops, smartphones, tablets, smart watches and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Most of us have at least one device that connects to the Internet. It’s important to note that these devices have their own operating system, so security for these systems must be included in your device security services. This includes protection from malicious code, devices that are not properly updated and devices that are infected with a virus or malware.
Conclusion
When it comes to securing your organization against cyber threats and data breaches, it’s important to remember that you can’t protect against everything. Instead, you need to prioritize your efforts and focus on building a solid defence in depth strategy. That means looking at each area of risk and deciding how to best protect against it. Ultimately, the key to a successful defence in depth strategy is to focus on what matters most to your organization. In other words, prioritize the risks that are most likely to happen and find ways to mitigate them as much as possible.
