Cybersecurity is most likely something that you have been hearing a lot about lately, but what is it? At its most basic, cybersecurity is any product, procedure, or process that can be implemented to prevent, or reduce the effects of an attack against your digital assets.
The sheer number of security products on the market is staggering and all by itself sometimes overwhelming. Now add to that process and procedures because security is not just a product, it can be a very daunting task knowing where to start.
Lucky for us this is where cybersecurity frameworks come into play. These frameworks use a structured approach to managing cybersecurity risks, and they do this by providing guidelines, best practices, and standards designed to assist businesses with protecting their critical assets.
Benefits of using a Cybersecurity Framework:
- Unbiased, Vendor Neutral, and Flexible – Frameworks are usually designed in a way that is not pushing you to one vendor or one product but more so to a technology, process, or procedure.
- Consistency – Frameworks can take some of the guesswork out of securing your critical assets. They guide you to maintain a consistent approach to cybersecurity risk that all aspects of the organization can follow.
- Ease of Adoption – Most frameworks are clearly defined and use easy to understand language. This allows for easier adoption and implementation.
- Future Proofing – Most frameworks are in constant development and update. This is important because cybersecurity threats are dynamic and changing often.
There are several different cybersecurity frameworks out there, all of which have the same basic goal, and that is to assist businesses with reducing risk and protecting their digital assets. Below is a list of some of the more well-known ones.
Knowing which one to choose will be based on several factors specific to each organization’s needs. Some of the Frameworks will be required because of compliance or regulation, others may not be required but will help make the process of identifying and reducing risk and protecting your digital assets easier. While there is no silver bullet to cybersecurity, frameworks help provide a clear roadmap in a very cloudy and complex environment.
KeyNet Technologies understands the challenges and risks associated with cybersecurity. If you would like to learn more about how KeyNet Technologies can assist your organization with its Cybersecurity needs, click here. If you are ready for a no obligation conversation regarding your security posture, we invite you to contact us today.
