Summary

To protect against cyber threats, organizations must take a proactive approach. This includes identifying all digital assets, setting up a response plan for potential security incidents, keeping systems updated with the latest patches, and dividing networks into manageable segments. Regularly auditing and assessing security controls, only granting necessary access privileges, training staff on security risks, and managing the risk posed by third-party vendors are also crucial. Additionally, it’s essential to monitor network traffic, configure systems securely, follow safe coding practices, employ security measures for cloud environments, and physically secure infrastructure.

More so, companies need to continuously monitor their systems and reassess their strategies regularly. With technologies such as EDR and XDR, real-time threat detection is possible, allowing organizations to identify and respond to malicious activities promptly. They also need to implement proactive threat-hunting activities and use behavioral analysis to detect unusual activities. Monitoring user activity, network traffic, and managing and analyzing system logs further help identify potential internal threats and malicious connections. It’s equally important to ensure that these practices extend to cloud services. Regular reassessment allows companies to identify and fix system vulnerabilities and meet regulatory requirements. In the next chapter, you will learn how you can monitor for emerging threats and trends to stay ahead of the curve.