A data breach in the defense industry can have wide-reaching, detrimental consequences. The logical course of action is to bolster IT defenses, perform simulated hacking drills, and enlist the assistance of an independent risk management expert to define a comprehensive IT governance model.
By their very nature, defense companies have an obligation to protect their IT infrastructure and the data and secrets it supports. While an attack by malicious actors can be detrimental for any business, threats to the defense industry go beyond matters of cost and reputation. The intellectual property secured behind digital borders could lead to severe damage in the real world.
The best way to harden security is to address weaknesses with a multifaceted approach. Implementing a well-defined IT governance model limits opportunities for mistakes or inadvertent breaches. Penetration testing allows you to launch a planned attack against your own network and find weak links in digital defenses before hackers can get to them. Security assessments take stock of what you have and what you’ve implemented to date to see where improvements will have the greatest impact. Comprehensive risk management takes it even further, allowing you to address the worst risks immediately and plan to resolve others over time.
Business leaders hesitate to invest in governance because they think of it as an optional expense. IT leaders resist governance because they assume it will result in micromanagement. However, when properly designed and implemented, IT governance makes life easier for both sides.
Your organization already has security measures in place for your IT systems, but are you sure they are protecting your systems? The majority of security breaches take months — or even years — to discover. Even with security measures in place, your systems can harbor hidden vulnerabilities that attackers can exploit.
IT risk is a major concern for any organization, public or private. To protect your data, your reputation, and your bottom line, you need an effective, dynamic IT risk management strategy.
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