Prevention, Not Cure: The Optimal Approach to IT Security
Cyber Wurx – Transforming the Way We Think About Cybersecurity
Posted April 8, 2018 by Chris under Security
Last year was not great for IT security. Pick a month at random and you’ll find reports of serious data leaks and security breaches affecting millions. While the news often focuses on catastrophic incidents, global cybercrime and espionage are on the rise, making it crucial for businesses relying on online services to do better.
Part of improving security is shifting from a reactive to a proactive mindset. It’s no longer sufficient to merely secure network boundaries and address issues as they arise; security must become deeply ingrained in modern business operations, alongside other core goals.
Hosting Secure Data: Colocation as a Stepping Stone
Hosting sensitive data in a secure colocation datacenter is a positive step, but building truly secure applications requires fostering a culture that prioritizes security and privacy across all departments.
Engaging Everyone in Cybersecurity
The first step towards proactive security involves recognizing that IT staff and security teams need support from the rest of the organization. Non-technical employees often lack an understanding of security threats and policy rationale, leading to unnecessary friction between IT and other departments.
Training programs should educate staff about security risks and policy justifications. Hiring practices should ensure that job candidates grasp the importance of security awareness. When everyone pulls together, achieving strong security becomes easier.
Elevating Security to the C-Suite Level
Executive leadership plays a crucial role in prioritizing security. Incentives drive behavior; when company executives value productivity over security and privacy, it can lead to lapses like the Equifax breach.
Executives should openly advocate for security initiatives. Managers and project leaders should be rewarded based on achieving key security metrics.
Making Security a Competitive Advantage
Historically, consumers weren’t overly concerned about security or privacy. However, high-profile breaches like Equifax, WannaCry, and others have changed public sentiment. Now, consumers are increasingly aware of these issues and view them as critical differentiators when choosing products and services.
Businesses that prioritize building secure applications will gain a competitive edge. For established companies, adapting to evolving security demands is essential; those unable to do so risk being outcompeted by startups with strong security practices.
The Path Forward: Cultural Evolution and Beyond
The shift to a security-first approach often requires significant cultural shifts within organizations. However, given the rise of organized crime and state-sponsored cyberattacks, it’s not an option; it’s a necessity.
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