Directions: Management should ask their IT department to review the minimum-security standards highlighted below and report back on any security vulnerabilities that could be implemented across the entire organization.
| 1. Secure Ransomware Threat Ransomware’s biggest threat to your organization is destroying essential data to operate. Back up, encrypt, and secure logins. ✓ Cloud Storage: Locally Back Up Data (NAS) ✓ CRM Data & Email Data: Back Up Data in the Cloud ✓ Local Data: Encrypt Windows | Mac & Back Up Windows | Mac ✓ Enable Multi-Factor Authentication on Critical Operating Systems: ✓ CRM: SalesForce Authenticator ✓ Email: Microsoft Authenticator ✓ Cloud Storage: DUO Authenticator 2. Secure Employees Control employee security standards on the corporate level. ✓ Set Up a Corporate Password Manager: LastPass ✓ Require Generated Security Passwords ✓ Ensure Employees have a “Strong” Security Score ✓ Do Not Allow Passwords to be Saved in Web Browser ✓ Automatically Block Malicious Websites: Require DNS Blocker ✓ Require Ad Blockers on Web Browsers: AdBlock ✓ Implement Mandatory Monthly Software Updates ✓ Anti-Virus, Microsoft Office, Computer, and Phone Software 3. Secure Phishing Threat Purposely phish employees, set up a security gateway, and stop hackers from impersonating your emails. ✓ Run Monthly Phishing Tests on Employees: CyberRiskAware ✓ Send Violations Reports to Management ✓ Stop Incoming Phishing Threats: Security Gateway Providers ✓ Stop Outgoing Phishing Threats: Set Up DMARC 4. Secure Company Website Identify & correct security faults on your website. ✓ Add SSL/TLS Encryption: ImmuniWeb ✓ CMS Vulnerabilities & Website Compliance: ImmuniWeb ✓ Update CMS Plugins ✓ Update Web Server Software & HTTP Headers ✓ Ensure Regulatory Compliance (GDPR, PCI) 5. Secure Bank Accounts & Fund Transfers Secure bank access & require transfer security protocols. ✓ Enable Multi-Factor Authentication for Bank Login ✓ Use a Bank Tokenized Keyfob (highest level of security) ✓ On New Transfers, Require Call Back Procedure Prior to Transfer ✓ Require a 2nd Internal Signature on Transfers Over a Certain Minimum Dollar Threshold (E.G. – $10,000.00) |
*For full security measures, please consult your I.T. company or specialist
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