Cyber security for Startups

The majority of startups are in the same position in cybersecurity hygiene. They are a attack for hackers and do it with ease. Statistics have proven that most startups are in the process of launching for lengthy durations of time, and then end up losing their intellectual assets to a rivals or indirectly provide information for the dark web.

Cyber Security Hygiene and Posture are no longer dormant in new companies.

How and where to begin the attention upon Cyber Security Controls?

Prioritise what you have to safeguard! Know and understand the Cyber impact on your company and prioritise these based on the importance of your service. To achieve this conduct a complete Cyber Risk Evaluation of your company. Prioritise the risk identified that may harm the image of the company or cause the business close in the event of non-compliance to the regulations.

• A Cyber Risk Assessment can assist you in planning the process of completing the technical vulnerability assessment. Don't restrict your assessment of vulnerability to technical aspects on IT Assets! Include your database, application as well as your Network applications, too.
• The importance of compliance is to not compromise. Implement Cyber Security Controls to ensure the operation's sustainability and enhancement not only for the certificate hanging on the wall. Determine the Compliance standards that constitute the foundation of your solution and service. Implement and make sure to keep working on improvements to ensure that you maintain and increase your cyber security capabilities.
• Make use of the Cloud Service, but protect your Information on the Cloud. The myth is that all information stored in cloud is secure in the cloud and cloud service providers are the only ones who Cloud Service Provider safeguards your data. What's in the cloud is the responsibility of the customer! Check your cloud environment frequently.
• Clients sign up to purchase products or services that are based on due diligence in cyber security. Customers should evaluate these Cyber Security Controls as a strategy, not only as an operational procedure. Develop Cyber Security by default as your business plan.
• Examine your cybersecurity controls of the service provider. Include them on your company's general risk assessment list.
• Make an impact. Increase awareness among your employees as well as contractors and consultants. Make it a continuous effort, not a one-time effort.
• Utilize Virtual CISO Services (vCISO) that can assist with setting up an Cyber Security standard at a professional level within your company.
• Allocate Budget exclusively to Cyber Security Services and is not part of IT.
• Add Business Continuity Service. Examine the impact of disruption on business operations caused by Cyber Security Events and Incidence. Implement an incident and crisis response strategy.

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Article Written by Mr.Vaidyanathan Rajan Senior Consultant of IARM Information Security Pvt.Ltd.