DECEMBER - JANUARYBUSINESSMANAGEMENTREVIEW.COM8The ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape of cybersecurity is a testament to the innovative minds of both cybercriminals and security experts. With the constant influx of new threats and sophisticated attack vectors, it is essential for Information Security Professionals to remember the importance of returning to cybersecurity basics. You can be surprised by how effective basic controls can be for your organization. Before you propose to buy the next flashy solution that promises to `"Stop all Treats,'" consider investing resources in analyzing how well your organization covers the basics.UNDERSTAND YOUR THREAT MODELUnderstanding an organization's unique threat model is paramount; you can't protect what you don't have a clear picture of. By identifying and assessing potential threats, vulnerabilities, and risks specific to the organization, InfoSec professionals can tailor their cybersecurity strategies to address the most pressing challenges effectively. This tailored approach ensures that resources are allocated efficiently, focusing on protecting critical assets and sensitive information from the most likely and impactful threats. Comprehending the threat model is a fundamental prerequisite for creating a robust, adaptive, and resilient cybersecurity program.ENDPOINT PROTECTION STRATEGYEndpoints represent a significant risk for any organization, particularly given the relentless barrage of phishing attempts and the daily web browsing activities that employees encounter. As such, implementing robust endpoint protection controls is absolutely essential. One of the most impactful measures you can take is removing administrative privileges for most of your computers. Most likely, removing admin rights entirely won't be possible, but you can try to reduce their footprint as much as possible. This simple yet powerful step can hinder a wide array of attacks, as many types of malware, especially commodity variants, require admin rights to execute successfully. In addition to that, restricting the execution of PowerShell scripts across your environment can further mitigate endpoint-related risks. Integrating these two fundamental endpoint protection controls into your cybersecurity strategy can substantially diminish your attack surface and fortify your defenses against increasingly sophisticated threats. While I acknowledge that these steps involve considerable effort and require behavioral changes, the resulting benefits far exceed the investment and adjustments required.EMPHASIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF PATCH MANAGEMENTKeeping software and systems up- to- date is another basic step for maintaining a secure environment. Regularly and consistently MASTERING CYBERSECURITY ESSENTIALS: UNLEASHING THE POWER OF FOUNDATIONAL STRATEGIES FOR MODERN THREATSBy Celedonio Albarrán Celedonio A., AVP of IT Infrastructure & Security, Equity Residential
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