The Cybersecurity Roadmap For 2022
Stay Informed, Secure, and Prepared For Events In 2022
A Cybersecurity Roadmap is a plan. It details priorities and objectives to drive progress towards business security goals. The roadmap should follow a data-driven path based on answers to critical questions so that organizations can rely on data rather than arbitrary vendor recommendations or the latest industry trends. This article identifies key points to consider as you jump-start this process and prepare your organization for the next wave.
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The Cybersecurity Roadmap For 2022
Planning Ahead
A Cybersecurity Roadmap is a plan. It details priorities and objectives to drive progress towards business security goals. The roadmap should follow a data-driven path based on answers to critical questions so that organizations can rely on data rather than arbitrary vendor recommendations or the latest industry trends. This article identifies key points to consider as you jump-start this process and prepare your organization for the next wave.
Where am I today? Organizations need that situational awareness to understand the current state, compare it with business requirements, and determine the next steps. Evaluating the current state through the lens of external security and compliance requirements provides an additional viewpoint and understanding of the current state concerning external expectations and obligations.
 Where do I need to be, and how do I get there? First, companies need internal baselines and trends to understand how cybersecurity has been functioning to see where it needs improvement. New security controls may require design and implementation for organizations expanding internationally this year to meet external requirements such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) data privacy and security law.
Key Elements For Success
Think strategically and start with the fundamentals. Cybersecurity does not have to be unnecessarily complex or challenging. Organizations are working with people, processes, and technology. Varying combinations of these three elements will either enhance or hinder cybersecurity capability. Decision-makers looking for a “quick win” may purchase the wrong tool or delegate responsibilities to an overstretched team that will not maintain the workload or keep pace with the growing volume of threats and vulnerabilities. For organizations with overstretched teams, it can help to take a step back and evaluate core competencies and contrast that with areas or functions that would benefit from more specialized, third-party providers. Let’s consider the following three areas when identifying priorities and objectives that will elevate the quality and effectiveness of a cybersecurity program:
Leaders and Data
Follow The Process
Deploy Data Security Tools
Implement Centralized Identity & Access Management Services
Use Dashboards and Reporting tools within Vulnerability Scanners
Operational Performance Monitoring
Third-party Services
Plan Ahead With MegaplanIT
Whether an organization is new to security practices or seeking to improve a mature security program, developing a Cybersecurity Roadmap can put your organization back on the right track. We must stay mindful of how security decisions will impact a business and build a case for ongoing improvements using reliable data and measurable performance. In addition, organizations need to have the right leadership team and internal and third-party support balance. At MegaplanIT, we partner with our clients to help you navigate the security landscape from a strategic and tactical perspective. Reach out to a member of our team today so that we can learn more about your goals and provide the necessary support to achieve your priorities and objectives.
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