Defense in Depth (DiD)

September 2021 - Security

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Having a good understanding of Defense in Depth is key to maintaining a formidable security posture.

Do you have all the 7 elements of Defense in Depth?

Does your business check all the security boxes?

Cybersecurity has advanced an incredible amount in the last 6 months, let alone the last few years. It’s difficult to stay on top of it all, which is why many are reaching to experts.

Your reputation is vital to your business. New clients, retaining talent – everything is impacted. Make sure you protect your reputation as well as your data by staying cybersecure.

It’s only a matter of time before governments across the world adopt cybersecurity exercises. But why wait? Starting now helps in the long term and protects your organization against attacks sooner!

Long gone are the days of a sticky note with your 2 passwords, (one to the bank, the other to everything else) taped to your monitor. With password management tools and research into password hygiene – it’s easier to be safe. Practice good password management!

Remember, good MFA looks like this: Something you know (password), something you have (phone/security card), and something you are (fingerprint). Use multifactor authentication whenever possible.

Remember the episode of the Jetsons featuring automated backups? This great tech is your last line of defense against losing your data, and is even affordable. The future is now!

‘User experience’ is trending, but not many know how to do it right. Making security easy protects the user and the company.

Layers are an invaluable tool in the cybersecurity industry. All parachutes have a backup – just in case.

Storing your data correctly can be a make or break during a breach. Using the CIA Triad model, you can assess your business before an incident.