Cybersecurity best practices and technologies for 2023 and beyond can protect organizations from damage to computing systems, applications, data, and other digital assets. Without a cyber-security program, organizations cannot effectively defend themselves against cybercrime, making them an attractive target for attackers. Effectively, they are leaving their digital front door open, allowing thieves and attackers to enter.

Cyber threats can occur at multiple levels of the organization:

Infrastructure such as servers, networks, and cloud systems could be vulnerable to cyber-attacks.
Employees are common targets of social engineering techniques, which can lead to data breaches.
Endpoints such as employee workstations, mobile phones, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices can be targeted by attackers and serve as entry points to sensitive systems.
Data is a valuable asset that is highly sought after by attackers. Almost any organization stores personally identifiable information (PII), which is important to the business and its customers, and may be protected by data privacy regulations.

Specific examples of how cyber security practices and technologies can help to protect organizations from cyber threats:

IAM: An IAM solution can help to ensure that only authorized users have access to critical systems and data by requiring users to authenticate themselves before they can access these resources.
Network security: A firewall can help prevent unauthorized access to an organization's network by blocking traffic from known malicious IP addresses.
Endpoint security: Antivirus software can help to protect individual devices from malware by scanning for and removing malicious files.
Data security: Data encryption can help protect sensitive data from unauthorized access or disclosure, even if the data is stolen.
Security awareness training: Employees who are trained on cybersecurity best practices are less likely to fall victim to social engineering attacks and other phishing scams.

By implementing a combination of cyber security practices and technologies, organizations can significantly reduce their risk of being successfully attacked and protect their digital assets.

Further in this article, you’ll get a deeper understanding of the threats facing your organization, and the defenses you should put in place to protect against them.