STEP 1
The Basic Cyber Assessment is designed to evaluate your organization’s cybersecurity posture by having you answer a series of essential questions. These questions cover fundamental aspects of cybersecurity that are crucial for any industry standard. The assessment is updated regularly to keep pace with the latest cyber threats and ransomware techniques, ensuring that your security measures are current and effective.
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Learn About Know What You Have
Learn About Know What You Have
First things first: Knowing what you have is the first step to better security. Identify all of your devices (including desktops, laptops, smartphones and printers) and applications (e.g., email, software, web browsers, websites) so you can take the steps to secure them.
This inventory will serve as a guide and checklist as you make your way through the rest of the toolboxes. Keep this list updated as you add or remove devices and applications.
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Identify Your Devices
1. Inventory Management
2. Device Security Policies
3. BYOD Policy
Update Your Defenses
1. Patch Management
2. Firewall Configuration
3. Antivirus/Antimalware/EDR/MDR Solutions
4. DNS and Web Content Security
Beyond Simple Passwords
1. Password Complexity
2. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
3. Password Management Tools
Prevent Phishing and Malware
1. Email Filtering
2. User Training
3. Malware Protection
Backup and Recover
1. Data Backup
2. Disaster Recovery Backup and Plan
3. Backup Storage Security against Ransomware attacks
Protect Your Email and Reputation
1. Email Encryption
2. Spam Filters
3. Email Authentication (DMARC, SPF, DKIM)