Focus On Fundamentals To Manage Risk

There are so many attack methods and cybercriminals with various motivations, how do you know what to concentrate on as you put together a risk management plan? There are a few rules to keep in mind. Focus on the basics. Attackers look for easy opportunities, so evaluate routine activities and check for issues in predictable places or tasks. Aim for good overall security, not attack-specific security. Defend against actual threats, not conceivable ones. Evaluate vulnerabilities. Be cognizant of relevant threats. If your resources are scarce, focus on threats that apply to you. In the event of an attack, get the facts before reacting. Don’t look for a Silver bullet in technology. Realistically, once you get past the hype and examine the facts, the way to truly manage risk is to focus on processes and controls, like having a stringent process for patch management. These are the steps that can identify vulnerabilities on a continuous basis, and assist in figuring out where it ties to your infrastructure.