The critical elements of physical and cybersecurity are:
- Data and assets: The most important assets of any organization are its data and intellectual property. These assets must be protected from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.
- Networks: Networks are the backbone of modern organizations, and they must be protected from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.
- Devices: Devices such as computers, smartphones, and tablets are essential to the operations of modern organizations, and they must be protected from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.
- Applications: Applications are the software tools that organizations use to perform their work, and they must be protected from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.
- People: People are the most critical asset of any organization and must be protected from physical and cyber harm.
The following are some of the ways to safeguard the critical elements of physical and cybersecurity:
- Data encryption: Data encryption is scrambling data so unauthorized individuals cannot read it. This can be done using a variety of encryption algorithms, such as AES and RSA.
- Network segmentation: Network segmentation divides a network into smaller, more manageable segments. This can help reduce the network breach risk by containing the damage to a single piece.
- Device security: Device security is the process of protecting devices from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This can be done using a variety of security measures, such as firewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion detection systems.
- Application security: Application security is the process of protecting applications from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This can be done using a variety of security measures, such as firewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion detection systems.
- People security: People security is the process of protecting people from physical and cyber harm. This can be done using a variety of security measures, such as physical security measures, such as locks and alarms, and cyber security measures, such as firewalls and antivirus software.
It is important to note that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to cybersecurity. The specific measures an organization needs to take will vary depending on its needs and vulnerabilities.
Can anyone off the street walk into your business unhindered or questioned? What about your cybersecurity? 60% of companies have had a cybersecurity breach within the last two years. Don’t wait until a disaster; protect your staff with proper security measures.
SACS Consulting & Investigative Services, Inc.’s Critical Elements of Physical Security and Cybersecurity training discusses how to guide your company against today’s current threats to security, both the physical and the numerous digital platforms utilized, and present challenges for your employees daily.
- Identify the three physical levels of security that need to be assessed to maximize your security posture for your facility and your employees.
- The importance of when and how to conduct a dual security assessment
- Understand physical security vulnerabilities and implementation of solutions
- Identify the daily weaknesses that can enable people to hack your email, computers, and social media and solutions
- Learn how your greatest security asset is every employee becoming proactive in your security processes daily
Don’t wait until after disaster strikes! Call us to speak with one of our training professionals to schedule training for your organization today.