Cybersecurity best practices are continuously evolving as new threats emerge and new methods to keep your data safe are developed.
To stay ahead of the game, technology experts recommend constant learning, paying someone to expose your security flaws, and exploring new approaches to protect your network. Here, seven technology executives from Forbes Technology Council offer their top recommendations for businesses trying to stay on top of best practices in cybersecurity.
1. Always Keep Learning
Much like many other aspects of the technology business, cybersecurity best practices are constantly evolving as new threats emerge. Someone on your team has to take responsibility for keeping up with best practices as well as implementation. Remember that there is no one solution that will solve all of your cybersecurity needs. Always seek best-of-breed solutions to solve specific problems. - Tim Maliyil, AlertBoot
2. Learn From The Mistakes Of Others
The best way to stay on top of developing best practices in cybersecurity is to constantly be reading the latest news on it and learning from the mistakes of others. Fortunately, it is becoming more common for information on compromised sites to be published online and used as examples in security white papers. Take advantage of this offered information and learn from others' mistakes. - Chris Kirby, Voices.com
3. Expose Your Security Flaws
Do penetration tests. By hiring an external company to break your system and expose your security flaws, it forces you to take action. It is their job to find flaws in your security system, so they will use the most advanced techniques to break in. This can help raise the bar on the security practices within your organization. - Paulo Marques, Feedzai
4. Set up A Bounty Program Or Partner Up
This may sound unorthodox, but if you have the stomach for it, reward hackers who try to break into your systems. You'll quickly know where you stand and where your shortcomings are. Alternatively, partner up with a security company. Find one that needs your services and vice versa, and work with them to ensure your security. - Sagi Brody, Webair
5. Follow These Three Steps
First, hire a forward-thinking Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Second, listen to them. Third, make cybersecurity a foundation of the business and not afterthought. - Erik Gustavson, Bitium
6. Attend Seminars And Events On Cybersecurity
Industry leaders appear at seminars and events to share their insights, so this is a perfect way to stay updated on best practices within cybersecurity. You can even ask questions in networking sessions to further your understanding and find applications for your particular industry. - Chalmers Brown, Due
7. Think Holistically: Defensive Tactics Are No Longer Enough
First, companies should understand that traditional defensive tactics are no longer enough, and they should immediately explore a new approach that incorporates tech like AI, automation and threat hunting. Second, companies should engage with cybersecurity tech startups, as they are better equipped to stay on the bleeding edge of protecting against adversaries in this rapidly changing landscape. - Jamie Butler, Endgame
