Nowadays, it is difficult to find a company that does not depend in some way on a computer system, whether to store information, to carry out administrative or commercial procedures, or simply to carry out work activities. This makes creating a secure environment a must. Regardless of the type of business you have, having a Security Master Plan will save you a lot of trouble in the future.
What is a Security Master Plan and what are its objectives?
A Security Master Plan consists of the definition and prioritization of a set of information security projects with the objective of reducing the risks to which the organization is exposed to acceptable levels, based on an analysis of the initial situation.
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Among its objectives, three main points can be highlighted:
- Evaluate the initial situation and the environment to which the company is exposed. The aim is to identify the risks to which the company is exposed.
- Locate the areas of the organization that are most exposed to these risks, as there may be some that are more likely to be attacked.
- Proceed to take the necessary measures to reduce risks as much as possible.
What kind of situations exist for a company to have a Security Master Plan?
Evidently, the objectives of this Plan, as described above, serve to prevent specific situations. As a result, the fact that our organizational structure is protected means that business processes can move forward.
In cybersecurity issues, as in other technological aspects, it is essential to have a planned management… Without a security plan, we will hardly be able to face these scenarios:
- A cyber-attack on equipment and corporate network.
- Loss of information or data recovery due to lack of backup copies, as well as loss of storage devices with sensitive content.
- A denial of service denial of service to our website.
- A failure in the servers that prevents the Internet connection.
- The type of use given to company electronic devices (laptops, cell phones, tablets, etc.) loaned for certain occasions, such as teleworking, and which handle sensitive information.
- At what point is my company at to determine whether IT support should be in-house or should be outsourced.
What are the benefits of applying this type of plan?
- Know and implement actions that will reduce or eradicate risks.
- To have a regulatory framework that regulates the global security of the organization.
- Contribute to the improvement and development of data protection projects for greater reliability towards customers.
- Implement guidelines within system plans that encourage system evolution and help employees to perform their duties with greater peace of mind.
What are its phases?
Let’s say that the improvement involved in applying the Security Master Plan must be continuous and cyclical. In other words, once the phases are completed, you will have to start all over again.
Normally, this plan contemplates short-, medium- and long-term actions, ranging from 2 to 4 years depending on the type of company. The review of its evolution, however, is done annually.
In short, if you want to be insured against any type of unforeseen event, whether you are an SME or a larger company, it is best to have a Security Master Plan in place before the worst-case scenarios materialize. In addition, not only will you work more relaxed, but you will also acquire knowledge that will give you a clear added value.
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