How to Overcome the Threat of Complacency in Cybersecurity

NYC area cybersecurity consultant asserts that complacency in cybersecurity poses a grave threat to businesses, shares steps to overcome it—in a new article from eMazzanti Technologies

HOBOKEN, N.J., March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A NYC area cybersecurity and privacy consultant explains how to overcome the threat of complacency in cybersecurity in a new article on the eMazzanti Technologies website. The informative article first asserts that business leaders put their companies at risk when they assume that their current cybersecurity measures are sufficient.

The author then reviews cybersecurity best practices, including effective backups, access controls, timely patching, and cybersecurity awareness training. He then recommends an outside cybersecurity evaluation to uncover vulnerabilities. He concludes by urging company leaders to be aware of the tools in use and the security measures employed, as well as privacy regulations to ensure compliance.

"Despite a constant stream of high-profile cyber-attacks, too many organizations drag their feet in strengthening cybersecurity measures," stated Almi Dumi, CISO, eMazzanti Technologies. "But complacency in cybersecurity poses a grave threat."

Below are a few excerpts from the article, "How to Overcome the Threat of Complacency in Cybersecurity."

"Complacent organizations run the risk of exposing sensitive data and critical systems. This can result in reputational damage, profit losses and significant legal penalties. However, companies can solve the complacency problem with basic cybersecurity, comprehensive vulnerability testing and a solid understanding of the tools and regulations in play."

Implement Basic Cybersecurity Best Practices

"Many security breaches are preventable. In those cases, revisiting basic cybersecurity can mean the difference between safety and disaster. For instance, an organization may have implemented automated backups. But if they neglect to store a copy of the backups offline and offsite, the backup data can become corrupted and worthless in a ransomware attack."

Uncover Vulnerabilities with an Outside Security Evaluation

"Organizations that want to invest their security budget wisely will hire an outside consultant to conduct a cybersecurity evaluation. This often involves penetration testing, during which the consultant simulates cyber-attacks to uncover vulnerabilities."

Know Your Tools and Applicable Regulations

"Too many companies hand their IT function over to an isolated team or a third party and then forget them. As long as the computers work and they can accomplish their work, they assume all is well. However, if a breach occurs, customers and regulatory agencies will look to the company leadership, not the MSP, to answer."

Start Now

Cybersecurity can seem daunting, particularly for SMBs. But even small steps away from complacency in cybersecurity make a difference. Business leaders should start with a security risk assessment to identify vulnerabilities and build a security strategy tailored to their needs.

The cybersecurity experts at eMazzanti conduct risk assessments and guide business leaders through implementing security measures designed specifically for their environment. For instance, they help implement remote workforce security and provide 24/7 monitoring for regulatory compliance and network anomalies.

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