In today's digital landscape, a robust Technology Security (TS) strategy is essential for protecting an organization's assets and ensuring business continuity. A comprehensive TS strategy encompasses various components, including Information Security, Cybersecurity, and Physical Security, all of which are guided by frameworks such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) framework and other best practices.
Information Security:
Information Security focuses on protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Key practices include:
- Data Encryption: Ensuring that data is encrypted both in transit and at rest to prevent unauthorized access.
- Access Controls: Implementing strict access controls to ensure that only authorized personnel can access sensitive information.
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Deploying DLP solutions to monitor and protect data from accidental or malicious loss.
Cybersecurity:
Cybersecurity involves protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. Key practices include:
- Threat Detection and Response: Utilizing advanced threat detection and response solutions to identify and mitigate cyber threats in real-time.
- Vulnerability Management: Regularly scanning for and addressing vulnerabilities in systems and applications to prevent exploitation.
- Security Awareness Training: Educating employees on cybersecurity best practices to reduce the risk of human error.
Physical Security:
Physical Security focuses on protecting the physical assets of an organization, such as buildings, equipment, and personnel. Key practices include:
- Access Control Systems: Implementing access control systems to restrict entry to authorized individuals.
- Surveillance: Using surveillance cameras and monitoring systems to detect and respond to physical security incidents.
- Environmental Controls: Ensuring that physical environments are secure and protected from natural disasters, fire, and other hazards.
NIST Framework and Best Practices:
The NIST framework provides a comprehensive approach to managing and reducing cybersecurity risk. It includes five core functions:
- Identify: Develop an understanding of the organization's risk management strategy and identify critical assets and vulnerabilities.
- Protect: Implement safeguards to ensure the delivery of critical services and protect assets from cyber threats.
- Detect: Develop and implement activities to identify the occurrence of cybersecurity events.
- Respond: Develop and implement plans to respond to detected cybersecurity incidents.
- Recover: Develop and implement plans to restore services and capabilities after a cybersecurity incident.
At Salt Essential IT, we are committed to helping organizations enhance their Technology Security strategies. Contact us today to verify if you qualify for a free Cybersecurity Assessment of your business or to schedule a free consultation with our TS Engineers. Reach out to us at marketing@salt.na to learn more.
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Johann van Rooyen
SOC & SEIM Manager
