Cybersecurity 101: Your Path to a More Secure Enterprise

In the first and second parts of this blog series, we shared the importance of focusing on the basics in cybersecurity and shared some tips for how to get started. Let’s wrap up by sharing some additional considerations you should address as you get started on your path to a more secure enterprise.

This blog was co-authored by Windsor Tanner, Vice President Solution Sales, Americas, NICE.

In the first part of this blog series, we shared the importance of taking a step back and ensuring that your cybersecurity program addresses the basics before moving forward with “shiny new objects” like advanced analytics and machine learning. In this part, we will share some tips to help you build that strong foundation for your cybersecurity program.

If you aren't doing the cybersecurity basics, then it’s time to take a step back.

Last week, I wrote about the first five steps to creating a culture capable of effectively defending against modern threats. This week, I'll take you through the next five steps. Let’s dive right in.

The best defense against modern cybersecurity threats is not based on technology at all. While there’s currently a great deal of focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), good-ole human intelligence is the secret ingredient. To effectively prevent your organization from falling victim to cyber attacks, it’s essential that your employees develop strong cyber instincts. We constantly coach customers on the idea that the strongest firewall you can own is a resilient, human firewall. The statistics are staggering: spear phishing accounts for 95% of enterprise network attacks, according to the SANS Institute.