The financial and reputational costs associated with data breaches and cybercrimes, such as ransomware and malware, can be devastating. These types of events continue to increase dramatically. Healthcare providers and their business associates, for example, are being targeted more aggressively than ever. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework offers a comprehensive set of best practices designed to mitigate these risks and protect data. These practices are grouped into five main categories: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover. While organizational policies and procedures based on these best practices are a critical first step, they must be operationalized into practice in order for them to be effective. Individual practices and controls must be assessed regularly to identify and address current risks. Unfortunately, this is an area where most organizations fall short, potentially resulting in a catastrophic security incident that could have been mitigated or avoided. Stop just crossing your fingers and take control now with Terlumina.
