Taxpayers expect fortified cyber security from their governmental agencies and count on processes and controls being in place that will protect any networks used. Moreover, they presume that a plan is in place, should any cyberattack occur. They believe that their governmental leaders are prepared to handle and overcome any cyberattack or threat launched.
Cybersecurity threats are by far the number one risk in today’s technology landscape. Having a comprehensive strategy to reduce these risks must be a top priority. To effectively reduce the risk of cybersecurity, every area of technology must be evaluated.
L6 Technology identifies cybersecurity across six areas; perimeter, datacenter, endpoints, policies, physical, and the network. For example, when securing your home, you need to check and lock the front door, back door, windows and any other means of access. If you leave the backdoor or windows unlocked, having the front door locked is not sufficient security to fortify the home from an attack. Having a good firewall is similar to having only the front door locked. A majority of all cybersecurity attacks do not come through the front door. Users clicking on things or opening something suspicious can trigger an attack, and it is the most common way that a breach starts. To reduce the chance of this happening, multiple areas of your agency’s technology will need to be examined and secured.
This all starts by having an assessment of your information technology systems performed, including examining your internet, wi-fi, network, firewalls, servers, and your configurations related to every aspect of your information technology.
Once the risks are identified, then a strategy for reducing them can and should be created. Any practical strategy will take into account the level of risk, the resources available to the agency and the capabilities of the team members needed to deploy the solutions recommended.
L6 Technology can help governmental leaders examine their risks and in formulating a plan to mitigate those risks. Don’t rely solely on your firewalls and make the assumption that your organization is adequately protected. Contact L6 Technology today and let us help you determine if all of your doors are properly locked.
