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Targeted advice for IT project managers#

bg right:20%


Use of best practices and security standards#

bg right:20%

  • Adopt standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS Critical Security Controls
  • Implement information security policies
  • Conduct regular vulnerability testing and security audits
  • Apply the principle of least privilege for access rights

Access and identity management#

bg right:20%

  • Use two-factor authentication (2FA)
    • for sensitive accounts for everyone !
  • Implement an identity and access management (IAM) system
  • Regularly monitor and audit access to sensitive resources
  • Quickly revoke access rights of employees who leave the organization

Securing networks and systems#

bg right:20%

  • Deploy firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS) and intrusion prevention systems (IPS)
  • Encrypt sensitive data and communications
  • Apply regular security patches and keep software up to date
  • Segment the network to isolate critical systems

Implement incident detection and response mechanisms#

bg right:20%

  • Set up a security operations center (SOC)
  • Use security information and event management (SIEM) tools
  • Define and test a cybersecurity incident response plan
  • Perform post-incident analysis to improve processes and systems

Manage third party vendors and partners#

bg right:20%

  • Assess cybersecurity risks associated with vendors and partners
  • Include cybersecurity clauses in contracts and cooperative agreements
  • Regularly audit suppliers and partners for compliance with security standards
  • Sharing cyber threat information with partners and cooperating organizations

Training and awareness of technical staff#

bg right:20%

  • Provide training on security best practices and specific tools
  • Raise awareness of the challenges of inter-organizational collaboration and information sharing
  • Encourage participation in conferences and workshops on cybersecurity
  • Organize practical exercises to reinforce technical security skills