To mitigate these risks, organizations should start with basics like compiling an inventory of all cyber assets and tying identity to various cyber assets. They should also apply granular controls, install policies and procedures, train employees well, and leverage AI and automation. The author emphasizes the need for constant vigilance, adaptation, and education to combat data breaches.
Key takeaways:
- Common mistakes businesses make while securing data include ignoring the data footprint, having a false sense of security, and overlooking third-party risks and human error.
- Organizations can mitigate these risks by recognizing the mistakes and deploying a multilayered security model that incorporates policies, automation, controls, training and a robust security culture.
- Best practices to consider include starting with the basics, tying identity to various cyber assets, applying granular controls, installing policies and procedures, training employees well, and leveraging AI and automation.
- Organizations need to maintain constant vigilance, adaptation, and education to combat data breaches. By understanding their data and having clear guidance and policies in place, they can build a more resilient data security strategy.