International. With today's evolving digital world, the estimated global cost of cybercrime is expected to rise to $6 trillion by 2021. Cyber threats are only increasing and the harmful effects of cyber attacks are relentless. All it takes is a single insecure device with outdated firmware or a default password to allow an attacker to compromise a network.
Cyberattacks can lead to the loss of private data, fines and lawsuits, operational disruptions, and reputational damage. To mitigate these risks and ensure data remains protected, Convergint partnered with Genetec to provide four tips for ensuring cyber hygiene across organizations.
1. Apply IT best practices in your organization
- Change all default passwords and rotate them frequently.
- Think before clicking on a link or opening an attachment to avoid phishing scams. 53% of organizations confirmed at least one internal attack in the last 12 months.
- Keep information safe by locking devices when leaving the workstation.
- Export only relevant data and avoid capturing personal information when it is not necessary.
2. Hardness on your safety device
- Configure registry keys
- Implement custom group policy object
- Configure a Windows firewall and disable NetBIOS
- Check for Windows updates and keep it updated
- Force the selection of a custom password for the first login to the machine
- Implement endpoint protection, such as a machine learning antivirus
3. Implement multiple layers of cybersecurity and privacy
- Encryption
- Start by implementing encryption for data in transit and at rest. This is an essential capability that needs to be considered at multiple points in your systems.
Authentication authorization
Unauthorized access accounts for 32% of all data breaches. Make sure that certain information is available to authorized users, so that once they gain access to a system, their identity has been verified and they can only view and access a certain set of data or commands.
Privacy Protection
Make sure you have full control over your data and protect everyone's privacy when needed. Consider implementing privacy protection on the data collected, so that once someone gains access to the system, they cannot recognize the identity of other people unless they are allowed to.
4. Choose solutions you can trust from vendors you can trust
Partner with organizations that are mindful of security and data protection. Convergint partners with Genetec to provide customers with secure, audited and compliant security solutions. Genetec adheres to cybersecurity best practices and offers solutions that meet industry standards. Genetec holds multiple certifications including:
Certifications
- UL 2900-2-3 Cybersecurity Readiness Certification
- Cloud link CSPN ANSSI Synergis
- DHS-Approved Security Center
- ISMS ISO 27001
- FBI CJIS Cloud Files
- Microsoft Gold Cloud Platform
- EuroPriSe Certified Privacy Protector
- CPNI approved intrusion detector
- Genetec Security Center, the unified security platform that combines IP security systems within a single, intuitive interface, also offers integrated connected services to help maintain network security and keep systems running at an optimal level.
Connected services available in Security Center:
Service Availability Monitor (SAM) monitors the status of system components and sends event alerts as disconnected devices
Genetec Update Service (GUS) reports when new product updates are available to provide the latest fixes and counter known vulnerabilities.
Status dashboards and the security score widget monitor the security and health of local systems in real time.
