Security breaches like the recent Solar Winds and Colonial Pipeline hacks have shown the dangers of not protecting yourself and your company's data. Here are some achievable steps that all companies can take towards working on their cybersecurity, however large or small they may be.

Take up a Risk-Based Approach to Cybersecurity:

Cyber threats are a challenge for everyone, not just IT or security. Cyber hygiene requires teamwork and must start with business leaders who should promote a culture that looks to strengthen an organization's resilience. The IT and security teams may be experts in their fields, but the company's leadership is most knowledgeable on what the business priorities are because they work closely with other departments involved in the company's overall success. A proactive, risk-based approach is crucial to staying competitive against potential adversaries. Business leaders need to think of their cyber posture just like they do their P&L (profit-and-loss statement), as an indicator of business health. This outside-the-box approach breaks away from conventional means of keeping up with a very real threat that needs immediate attention lest one fall behind the competition!

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