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This Investment Will Help CISOs Keep Their Jobs
In the words of renowned cybersecurity technologist and author Bruce Schneier, “Amateurs hack systems, professionals hack people.” Organizations must invest in employee security and awareness programs. Employees engaged in cybersecurity think about security and risk on a daily basis, but what about a frenetic office receptionist, busy ER nurse, or overworked lawyer? Recurring security awareness programs, on a quarterly basis for example, keep security on the forefront of employees’ minds and help mitigate the human errors that cost organizations millions and often CISOs their jobs.
CMMC Is a Good First Step To Guard CUI, but Don’t Stop There
Cyber-crime complaints increased 69% from 2019, according to the FBI’s 2020 Internet Crime Report. It’s no surprise therefore that industries are now setting higher standards and requirements, especially in the government sector where a breach could have catastrophic consequences. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, or CMMC, is a unified standard designed to enhance the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI). CMMC measures an organization’s ability to protect FCI and CUI and applies to over 300,000 DoD contractors. Requiring CMMC certification is a good first step for setting a security standard, but there is still a lot more organizations can do to protect classified information.
All CISOs Must Do THIS Before Returning to the Office
As more working adults receive vaccinations, it’s time for CISOs to create their post-pandemic plans. These plans must address employee concerns about returning to the office, protocols for employees who wish to continue to work remotely, and whether or not the organization will employ out-of-state talent. CISOs must consider these and other important questions as business leaders start to look ahead.
