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Cybersecurity – How to Reduce Risk? Given the extensive nature of the risk and the damage that can be caused, how can you protect yourself? • Education programs for users • Trained staff to maintain system security • Outside experts to perform independent analysis of your IT infrastructure and internal controls • Risk transfer - insurance
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Cybersecurity – User Education A 2015 study by Wombat Security and the Aberdeen Group estimated that cybersecurity risk could be quantitatively reduced by 45% to 70% through an effective user education program. Effective end user training is widely seen as best practice and an organizations first line of defense against cyber attack.
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Cybersecurity – Internal Staff Internal experts can be used to effectively monitor and address risk. 90% of Fortune 750 companies now have a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). This “C-Level” executive office is responsible for establishing and maintaining an organizations strategy and programs to ensure information assets are adequately protected.
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