Cybersecurity basics: essential for successful businesses

TLDR:

• Businesses must prioritize cybersecurity as a core business risk.
• Cyber Essentials guide offers simple steps to enhance cybersecurity.

Michael McCarthy from CISA emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity fundamentals for businesses, especially small and medium-sized ones facing cyber risks like ransomware. He stresses that cyber risk should be viewed as a core business risk and offers simple steps from CISA’s Cyber Essentials guide to enhance cybersecurity. These steps include practicing good cyber hygiene, training staff to avoid phishing schemes, preparing to respond to incidents, and utilizing free cybersecurity resources provided by CISA. By taking proactive measures, businesses can reduce the risk of becoming victims of cyber-attacks and strengthen their cybersecurity posture.