Infographic Your 2023 Cybersecurity Checklist
Bolster your defense against modern attacks with these security essentials.
By Insight Editor / 25 Jan 2023 / Topics: Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, and bad actors are growing more sophisticated by the day. It’s time to strengthen your defenses. In this checklist, we examine key components of effective security in 2023.
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Your 2023 Cybersecurity Checklist
As we enter a new year — and cyberthreats continue to evolve — it’s time to consider your current security measures. Is your business thoroughly protected?
In this checklist, we’ve outlined key technologies that will bolster your defense against modern attacks. Many of these strategies overlap, but it’s important to note their usefulness against various security threats.
Hang onto this list for reference throughout the year, and talk with an Insight expert to ensure that each area of your business is secure.
Modern workforce protection
When it comes to securing your hybrid workforce, there are several components to keep in mind:
- Email security to thwart phishing, viruses and malware
- Identity and Access Management (IAM) to expand visibility and user control
- Endpoint protection to secure devices from any location
- Firewalls and Virtual Private Networks (VPN) to protect your infrastructure
- AI-powered security tools to detect threats and mitigate risk
- Employee education to minimize the likelihood of human error
Crucial cloud security
As more data moves to the cloud, you need ironclad protection against intricate cloud attacks. Make sure your cloud defenses include:
- Secure encryption to scramble information from readable to encoded text
- Application security to minimize threats, breaches and code hijacking
- IAM, such as multi-factor authentication, to ensure that hacking a passcode isn’t enough to infiltrate your systems
- Threat detection and risk monitoring to prevent cloud attacks before they begin
Ransomware prevention
Ransomware remains one of the largest cybersecurity threats, but these security tools can lessen your risk and accelerate recovery:
- Advanced email protection to shield against the favorite method of ransomware delivery: phishing emails
- IAM to restrict permissions and limit network access
- Regular system updates to help protect against malware
- Staff education to recognize malicious messages better
- And, in the event of a ransomware attack, automated and secure data backup tools for faster recovery
Powerful data defense
Data is the backbone of modern business, and powerful security is essential for protecting your clients, teammates and organization. Modern data protection should include:
- Encryption and tokenization to reduce the risk of data breach
- Record retention and erasure to properly store data and foster trust among clients
- IAM to limit access, restrict permissions and expand visibility
- Regulatory compliance to bolster the integrity of data availability and confidence in data security
Can you check off each item on the list?
Insight is here to make sure every facet of your business is secure. Our skilled experts will help you find, deploy and manage these cybersecurity technologies with optimized costs, consistent compliance and more. Talk with a teammate today to get started.
