Hackers make great villains in movies and TV shows, but real-life cybersecurity incidents are more likely to start with mistakes the heroes make.
An IT department staffer overlooks a vulnerability during a routine Patch Tuesday update.
A manager forgets to reset access to the server when a team member quits.
Nobody realizes an entire department is sharing the same password for a SaaS tool.
The more these issues pile up, the greater the risk of a data leak, or worse.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is normally aimed at educating less tech-savvy employees about potential threats, but it’s not a bad time to self-evaluate how well you’re safeguarding data.
Common areas of improvement include:
1. Closing the gaps attackers actually use
You recognize the importance of two-factor authentication (2FA), but is it an org-wide requirement?
The principle of least privilege makes sense, but how well has it really been applied?
If you look deep enough, you’ll probably still find some weak or outdated passwords in use, too.
This guide goes into all that and also provides a matrix for managing role-based access control.
2. Putting maintenance on a calendar (before an incident does it for you)
Some people think strong cybersecurity means fending off rogue actors. It’s also a commitment to basic upkeep.
Managing backups, testing performance, auditing SEO, and monitoring should be on every admin’s to-do list.
You’ll be more likely to tick off those items and more if you create a solid schedule. Here’s how.
3. Bringing proof to the security review
Content quality isn’t the only enterprise asset that benefits from having a second set of eyes look everything over.
When you’re managing multiple vendors and their solutions, checking all the security controls can be extremely arduous and time-consuming.
Independent assurance like the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2® Type 2 examination help lighten that load while building greater confidence in the technologies you’re running.
Find out more about WordPress VIP’s recently published SOC 2 report and why it matters for your business.