When your company is small, with just a few employees, security often relies on personal knowledge and trust. But as your company grows, you need more structured processes, including cybersecurity. In this post, we’ll discuss key areas to consider and actions to take as you transition.
Reasons to Change Your Cybersecurity Approach
Increased Attack Surface
As your company grows, so does your attack surface. More users, devices, data, and applications mean more entry points for attackers. Due to more people and workflows, you also have less control over this expanded surface.
Operational Continuity
Growth also brings staff changes. While turnover is less of an issue with a small team, it becomes more likely as you expand. Operational continuity ensures your business can continue smoothly regardless of staff changes. This is crucial for cybersecurity. In a small team, one person might keep everyone informed about cybersecurity changes. But who will ensure all employees use multi-factor authentication (MFA) correctly as your team grows? Ensuring operational continuity in cybersecurity is essential as your organization expands.
Get Started With:
- Policies: Implement Cybersecurity, Data, and Usage Policies.
- Tools: Use Automated Patch Management for all devices.
- Testing: Maintain centralized and regularly tested backups.
Interested in Learning More?
Check out our LinkedIn article for more areas, like third-party software and breach costs. We are always glad to meet with you to explore what cybersecurity defenses are a good fit for your organization today.
