Benefits of Managed Technology Services for Healthcare Companies
Over the past decade, technology has become a critical part of any business’s success. This is especially true in the healthcare industry, where the...
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Wade Yeaman
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Jan 14, 2019 4:00:00 PM
With the increase in cyber threats, coupled with the confusion and lack of knowledge about cybersecurity, how do you know if your company is secure? How do you know if you’re doing the right things at the right time? The whole topic of cybersecurity is overwhelming and there’s not anything “fun” about it. So, it’s easy to avoid, but at what real risk to the company?
Despite all the statistics that point to the fact that businesses, without the proper security measures, will likely suffer from a cyberattack, cyber threats are still being viewed as scary, but unlikely to occur. Most businesses still see a cyberattack as the monster under the bed, and cybersecurity as protection against the highly unrealistic possibility that there will ever actually be a monster under the bed. But unfortunately, these “monsters” are very real, and the number of attacks continues to escalate. It’s critical for businesses to have the correct security measures in place to keep the “monsters” from being able to even enter the front door.
Be cautious of cybersecurity providers who offer the same solution to every client. Every company is different, so expectations should be set based on many factors: size of the business, type of business, industry, etc. Also, no two businesses require the same IT solutions, support, software, or hardware. So, having tailored and specific IT security is crucial.
If you’re reading this blog, then you’ve been warned! Now, what are you going to do about it? If you want to keep your business safe from cyber threats, knowing your risk level is a good first step to take before addressing each risk.
The following questionnaire addresses this by asking some basic questions that any business owner or management team should be able to answer. While some of the topics are technical in nature, the questions are driven from a focus on the business itself.
Answer each question below and tally your score. After completing the questionnaire, total your score to determine the level of risk for your company.
Yes: 0 points No: 5 points Unsure: 5 points
Low Risk: 0-10 Moderate Risk: 15-25 High Risk: 30-50 Escalated Risk: 55-100
Once you’ve identified your risk level, what now? If you answered “unsure” to any of the questions, do the necessary research to confirm the answer. Once you have a “Yes” or “No” answer for every question, you will have a better idea of your true exposure and can begin prioritizing which areas to address first to mitigate the risk.
If you didn’t score a 10 or below, then getting to the green, (low risk range), won’t happen overnight. It takes time and, most importantly, full commitment and buy-in from ownership and senior leadership. But, as I mentioned, cyber threats are not imaginary monsters. So, don’t pretend they don’t exist and hope that nothing bad will happen. At Fluid, we understand the process can be overwhelming. Even determining the priority of what to do first can be a challenge. Luckily, we have a team of experts dedicated to cybersecurity. So, please feel free to reach out to us for help. Don’t wait until it’s too late!
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