3-month action plan...#
... to immediately improve cybersecurity in your organization
Establish a cybersecurity committee#
- Identify key members of the organization (management, IT, legal, HR)
- Define the roles and responsibilities of each member
- Schedule regular meetings to discuss cybersecurity issues
- Coordinate cybersecurity efforts between different stakeholders
Conduct an initial cybersecurity audit#
- Inventory IT assets and sensitive information
- Assessing vulnerabilities and associated risks
- Identify security vulnerabilities in infrastructure, processes and policies
- Prioritize corrective actions based on risks
Develop and implement cybersecurity policies and procedures#
- Write clear policies on data and access management
- Establish procedures for securing equipment and networks
- Establish processes for managing cybersecurity incidents
- Integrate cybersecurity into vendor and partner management practices
Training and awareness of personnel on cybersecurity#
- Assess staff training and awareness needs
- Design specific training for different target groups
- Use interactive methods to reinforce learning (workshops, simulations)
- Measure the effectiveness of the training and adjust the content accordingly
Strengthen the security of critical infrastructure#
- Update operating systems and software to address vulnerabilities
- Configure firewalls and intrusion detection systems
- Encrypt sensitive data and communications
- Implementing access controls and strong authentication
Planning and conducting incident response exercises#
- Develop cybersecurity incident scenarios (phishing, ransomware, intrusion)
- Involve cybersecurity committee members and relevant stakeholders
- Organize simulation exercises to test procedures and reactions
- Analyze results and identify improvements needed
Monitor and evaluate cybersecurity progress#
- Establish key performance indicators to measure progress
- Conduct regular cybersecurity audits to identify new vulnerabilities
- Collect feedback and share lessons learned
- Adjust policies, procedures and training in response to changes in the environment and threats