While cybersecurity is complex and multifaceted, security certifications (i.e., CISSP common body of knowledge 8 domains), regulations (i.e., HIPAA, PCI DSS, etc.), and best practices (i.e., CIS critical security controls) all recommend starting cybersecurity programs at the same place: security hygiene and posture management. Experts agree that strong cybersecurity starts with the basics, like knowing about all IT assets deployed, establishing secure configurations, monitoring “drift” from these secure configurations, prioritizing remediation actions based on risk scores, and validating that everything is working as it should.
While cybersecurity is complex and multifaceted, security certifications (i.e., CISSP common body of knowledge 8 domains), regulations (i.e., HIPAA, PCI DSS, etc.), and best practices (i.e., CIS critical security controls) all recommend starting cybersecurity programs at the same place: security hygiene and posture management. Experts agree that strong cybersecurity starts with the basics, like knowing about all IT assets deployed, establishing secure configurations, monitoring “drift” from these secure configurations, prioritizing remediation actions based on risk scores, and validating that everything is working as it should.
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