When it comes to cybersecurity, every single organization benefits from fortifying its cyber defense strategy. Not only does the organization individually benefit from having a strong cybersecurity posture, but also the entire United States government and economy. If each company practices good cybersecurity hygiene and has appropriate protocols in place to reduce its risk of attack, then the whole nation thrives.
This relationship between public and private cybersecurity measures was recently emphasized in a series of two recent roundtable discussions involving senior government officials and senior information security executives from major enterprises. These discussions were hosted by the Center for Strategic & International Studies, an organization based in Washington, DC, and founded in 1962 as a non-partisan non-profit agency whose mission is to “define the future of security.”
Both types of attendees—the government officials and the enterprise executives—concurred that basic cybersecurity standards must be met. Too often, an organization is exploited by vulnerabilities that were never resolved or an employee clicks through a phishing email and opens the door for malicious actors.
Small and medium-sized businesses are especially at risk—some reports estimate nearly half of cyberattacks in 2021 targeted SMBs. No matter the size, scale, or budget of your company, there are certain basic cybersecurity measures you can take to protect your data, network, assets, and, ultimately, our national security.
Check out Compuquip’s cybersecurity advice and resources to learn more about good cybersecurity hygiene and how to strengthen your company’s digital security:
- Our guide to IoT cybersecurity
- The importance of multi-factor authentication
- Improve your vulnerability management process with these tips
- Beware ransomware
- Gone phishing
- The risks associated with a remote workforce
Utilizing our resources can help inform and empower you—and your company—to take the best steps towards fortifying your cybersecurity stance, which overall benefits our national security.
Looking to partner with an expert team of cybersecurity professionals to help? Look no further than Compuquip. With more than 40 years of experience, Compuquip has helped dozens of companies across numerous industries secure their network, data, and assets.
Whether you want to automate certain cybersecurity processes so that your team can address more strategic initiatives, want to partner with a Managed Security Services Provider, or something else, Compuquip is here. Your success is our success; we operate as an extension of your team and we’re eager to help strengthen your cybersecurity efforts!
