Cyber Security Readiness

“Cyber Security Readiness” refers to an organization’s ability to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover from cyber threats. It encompasses policies, technologies, personnel training, and incident response strategies. Here’s a breakdown of key areas to assess and improve cybersecurity readiness:

Security Controls

  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for all remote access and privileged accounts
  • Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) or Antivirus on all endpoints
  • Firewall and Intrusion
  • Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
  • Regular patch management and software updates
  • Data encryption at rest and in transit
  • Secure backups (offline or immutable) with tested recovery plans
  • Email filtering and anti-phishing tools
Governance & Risk Management
  • Documented cybersecurity policies and procedures
  • Incident response plan (tested annually)
  • Third-party/vendor risk management
  • Asset inventory (hardware and software)
  • Regular risk assessments and audits
Employee Training
  • Ongoing security awareness training
  • Phishing simulations and reporting
  • Clear acceptable use and password policies
​Incident Response Readiness
  • Designated Incident Response Team (IRT)
  • Incident logs and forensic tools
  • Relationship with a breach response firm or MSP (some insurers require this)