Implement a good security solution for your organization

Whatever the size of your business, the security of your computer system is probably at the heart of your concerns (or should be!).

In 2021, 54% of businesses say they have suffered between 1 and 3 attacks during the year. The question is then no longer to know whether you are going to suffer a cyberhack one day, but prepare yourself to react correctly when that will happen.

Data theft, phishing, installation of malicious software... Cyber hackers have ever more ingenious ways to thwart corporate computer security.

Between the evolution of working practices since the Covid-19 crisis and the increase in the number of equipment, there are numerous breaches that allow unwanted access to sensitive data. This is all the more true in the face of the current situation: for example, the war in Ukraine, which makes the Russian Antivirus Kaspersky highly discouraged.

What solutions exist to create truly effective cybersecurity for your company, in line with its needs and in compliance with the law?

What is computer security?

Computer security, also called cybersecurity, refers to all the practices, techniques and measures put in place by an organization in order to protect:

• its terminals;
• its sensitive data;
• its networks;
• its network services.

Having good cybersecurity also makes it possible to limit the repercussions in the event of an attack. 6 out of 10 companies report having been negatively affected in 2021, for 21% it concerns a disruption in production and for 14% of them, it is the dissemination of information that interferes with their work.

In addition to giving the possibility of minimizing the effects of a potential incident, good computer security makes it possible to ensure that we meet legal obligations — in particular those established by the RGPD (General Data Protection Regulation), as well as to ensure the consistency of data collection on the company's website, for example.

6 steps to take for effective cybersecurity

So in concrete terms, what are the basic rules to ensure the computer security of your company? Rzilient gives you the 6 principles to follow to be cyber resilient.

1. Raise awareness among your team and establish an IT security charter

Computer breaches are often the result of human error. It is therefore very important to train your teams on these issues, whether throughout the year with practical exercises to be implemented and dedicated training, or during their initial integration.

It is important to emphasize that cybersecurity is not the sole responsibility of management or the IT department. Each employee is held responsible for the use of their devices, the messages broadcast, and the information shared.

Co-creating an IT security charter is a good thing to put in place so that everyone can refer to it in case of doubt. It sets the rules for the use of digital and communication resources in the company. It also allows you to protect yourself in the event of damage caused by an employee who did not follow the rules laid down.

2. Manage mobile devices

Faced with the evolution of working methods, it is necessary to focus on the implementation of software that makes it possible to manage the company's computer fleet, even remotely.

Between people who work from home with their computers but have access to sensitive data and those who have a professional terminal, the establishment of a MDM, or Mobile Device Management is unavoidable.

The basic functionalities of a good MDM that allow it to block access in the event of loss or theft of the device, but also to limit access to certain data outside the professional context. MDM is an essential tool for good remote fleet management.

3. Keeping computer equipment up to date

The second breach that is easiest for hackers to penetrate is undoubtedly the one opened by non-updated terminals.

Regular updates help protect yourself, but don't forget to also install firewalls and antivirus software, and update them when needed. They are the ones that make it possible to monitor activities, and to see which are unwanted and dangerous.

This regular update also concerns MDM, which keeps the operating system up to date: Win10 & 11 or macOS for example, as well as applications.

4. Control the security level of devices and applications

Raising awareness among your team allows you to emphasize certain important points for the cybersecurity of your company:

• using secure Wi-Fi when not working in the office, thanks to a VPN;
• the complexity of passwords, and sometimes even double authentication;
• the use of professional and internal messengers to communicate.

This list is not exhaustive, but it does include important things to check to make sure your team is using company devices and data responsibly.

5. Preparing for a rapid response to incidents

Being cyber resilient requires having the resources to respond quickly and easily to ongoing incidents. The challenge is to limit the impact and related losses as much as possible.

Take stock of the state of your security in advance to better anticipate when the day comes. To do this, ask yourself the following questions:

• What sensitive data is likely to be stolen?
• Where are they staying?
• What is the method used to save them?
• What are the IT security solutions deployed?

After that, establish steps and procedures to follow based on the incident suffered.

It is also important to automate vulnerability fixes to allow the competent people who will be looking at the incident to control it as soon as possible. This eliminates the need to check all the devices manually to find out where the problem is coming from.

6. Have integrated technology

One of the most effective ways to ensure full IT security is to use an external solution, rather than developing it internally. In fact, this is what 77% of businesses do.

The Rzilient cybersecurity offering includes the Bitdefender solution, which uses advanced AI to instantly anticipate, detect, and block threats before they cause harm, as well as a VPN offering. You also benefit from installation and monitoring thanks to a human, fast and efficient IT service and support. By the end of 2022, this solution will even be ISO 27001 and 27701 certified.

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Regardless of the size of the company, it is no longer possible to miss out on the protection of your computer system.

To save time on these time-consuming and complex tasks, the best thing is to invest in effective external solutions that will allow you to be armed and prepared in the face of various threats, in order to transform and improve your digital experience.

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Let's discuss your project to determine the best way for Rzilient to help you secure your devices and data.

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OpinionWay survey for the Club of Information and Digital Security Experts (CESIN).

5 practices that guarantee the IT security of your company, Le Monde Informatique

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