Cybersecurity Guidance For Small And Medium Organizations

With cybersecurity incidents on the rise, it's important for organizations to proactively protect their networks and information.

The Government of Canada, and the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, recently issued guidance to assist small and medium organizations in strengthening their defenses against such incidents.

In this article, we outline 13 security controls designed to reduce risks and protect against cybersecurity incidents. It's important to note that these security controls are not one-size-fits-all and controls should be customized to fit your organization's unique needs and requirements.

13 security control strategies

• Develop an incident response plan: Develop a plan to quickly respond to incidents, restore critical systems and data, and minimize service interruptions and data loss. Include a contact list for immediate response and strategies for backing up data.