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By: CJ McGillivray
Published On: December 24, 2021
Sustainable cybersecurity is the difference between reactive solutions and longstanding business stability. But what is required for cybersecurity to be sustainable and how can you apply those principles to your business? The definition of sustainability is rather contentious, but we can adopt a fairly simple definition for the cyber context. When an organization or business practice is sustainable, it has the capacity to continue functioning effectively over a long period of time. Whatever cybersecurity measures and systems you implement today must also account for the needs of tomorrow. Cybersecurity solutions should therefore be longstanding, preventative, and proactive. Continue reading for a simple breakdown of responsible citizenship, the core principles of sustainable cybersecurity, and how to build a sustainable cyber defence for your business.
Panda Security defines cybersecurity sustainability as “a conscious decision to make our global society a better place for everyone.” When one business gets hacked, the consequences are widespread, potentially exposing sensitive data from partner organizations or external vendors. Therefore, businesses should consider how they personally contribute to a strong community defence and collective threat response. This broad definition from Panda Security also focuses on responsible citizenship in the digital sphere. Their team advises everyone to be a responsible community member, which “means playing your part to help protect others from becoming victims of crime or cyberwarfare.” Essentially, all business owners are responsible for promoting and supporting proper education and ongoing cybersecurity training for their teams.
How should teams build a strong foundation in sustainable cybersecurity? In an article on the basic principles of sustainable cybersecurity, established security architect Deepayan Chanda identifies four pillars of sustainable cybersecurity efforts:
Try assessing your current cybersecurity measures against these four principles to help you identify any gaps, unsustainable expectations or potential vulnerabilities for the future.
Reflecting on how businesses and individuals can achieve sustainable cybersecurity, cyber and technology risk officer Ramy Houssaini suggests that teams consider the following:
How does your business fair using these guiding questions? Chances are you will find some room for improvement. Additional certification training and cybersecurity courses are a solid place for you and your team to begin. Sign up for the CompTIA A+ certification training course to build your foundation in cybersecurity, or take things to the next level by registering for the more advanced network+ certification and security+ certification training courses.
Curious to learn more about building a strong and sustainable cybersecurity defence for your business? Check out our previous blogs about upskilling in cybersecurity and the many reasons why cybersecurity professionals need more support to protect business assets.
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