In an increasingly digitized world, companies face a constant threat: cyber attacks. Latin America is no exception, The amount of attacks grow minute by minute and the risk of affecting the normal functioning of operations or losing valuable information is very serious. Given this panorama, the figure of the Executive acquires an unusual relevance. Their decisions regarding cybersecurity can make the difference between the success and failure of an organization.
Cybersecurity is a game of anticipating and responding to constant threats. Make effective decisions in this field is crucial to protect your information and systems.
In the digital age, our data is more valuable than ever. From personal information to business secrets, everything is connected and exposed to cyber threats. Therefore, making informed decisions about cybersecurity is essential to protect our online life.
Why is the Executive key and a protagonist?
The Executive is the one who defines the strategic vision of the organization, and for this reason it must incorporate cybersecurity as a fundamental pillar, independent of the specific activity of the company, as a fundamental pillar of its strategy.
You must establish it as part of the company’s culture, if it is a priority for it, this will be transmitted at all levels of your organization.
A fundamental asset that has a company is its reputation, a cyber attack can damage it, the protection of this asset must be priority.
As an executive should act, to obtain efficient results. A fundamental aspect is to stay informed, to know the new threats and what are the new trends, this is essential.
Joint work, not only of those directly responsible but with all the departments of the company. Clear and simple protocols, so that all levels acquire this knowledge and achieve an efficient response.
Cybersecurity today requires, with the speed of changes, a constant investment. Nowadays cybercriminals constantly innovate, which forces companies to adapt rapidly. The necessary resources must be assigned to stay updated to the changes. It should be understood that cybersecurity is not an expense, it is an investment. The corresponding authorities must be proactive, in this way they will anticipate the threats and allow you to make decisions to prevent them.
As mentioned above, it is essential to promote the culture of security in the company, this implies sensitizing all employees about existing risks, and that damage can cause the prestige of the company.
A company must have a balance between its safety and productivity. Cybersecurity should not be an obstacle to productivity and the specific activities of the company and its employees.
The company’s executive must receive a fluid and constant advice from its head of the Cybersecurity and Information Security Department. This will play a crucial role in the protection of the company’s assets.
It should be taken into account that a “critical infrastructure” is a fairly complex and wide playing field. A clear example leads us to cyber attack suffered, at least in the United States, to Colonial Ppeline, the most important pipeline company in the United States, which had to interrupt its systems, which led to the cut of fuel supplies from Texas to New York.
Forced the company to close all its operations and IT systems to avoid greater damage and contain the infection. As a consequence, he triggered concerns in fuel shortages and the condition of the normal development of companies and individuals.
Pandemia increased remote work worldwide. Companies began using different methods to allow their employees to connect remotely to the company’s systems. This was taken advantage of by cyber -struggles.
Cybersecurity today is a very complex challenge, which requires strategic decision making in a company, by senior executives. By adopting proactive and collaborative measures, the company will protect its assets and guarantee the continuity of its production.
Associated Director of the Consultant Cybersecurity area HRC
Source: Ambito
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