What do businesses need to do to ensure information security in the digital age?

In fact, with the general development of technology, information security risks are always present, but businesses can completely control and minimize their impact if they focus on their work. Information security in all aspects: Building policy mechanisms, tightening processes, applying new technologies related to information security and anticipating outstanding trends in information security. Current outstanding trends in information security include:

Enhance security for IoT (Internet of Things) devices: IoT devices are smart devices capable of connecting to the internet and exchanging data. However, these devices also pose many potential information security risks, such as being remotely attacked, revealing personal information or causing serious consequences for the system. Therefore, enhancing security for IoT devices is a trend that cannot be ignored.

Developing cybersecurity solutions based on AI (Artificial Intelligence): AI is a technology capable of learning, analyzing and making decisions based on data. AI can help improve the efficiency and quality of cybersecurity solutions, such as detecting and preventing attacks, triaging and resolving incidents, or creating customized security strategies according to your needs. each object.

Improve information security awareness and skills for users: Users are the key factor in protecting information security. However, many users still lack information security awareness and skills, such as using weak passwords, not updating software, or clicking on malicious links. Therefore, improving information security awareness and skills for users is a necessary and urgent trend.

Integration with general world and regional trends is only effective when the basic information security foundation is guaranteed. Therefore, actions to improve information security effectiveness in businesses need to be prioritized for continuous improvement with the following focuses:

• Invest in modern security technology and equipment, suitable for the scale and field of operation of the business.
• Develop and implement information security policies, procedures and standards, ensuring compliance with legal regulations and customer requirements.
• Increase information security awareness and skills for all employees, especially those who have important roles in data processing and protection.
• Regularly check, evaluate and update the information security situation, detect and promptly handle incidents, risks and threats.
• Cooperate with authorities, professional organizations and partners in the field of information security, learn and share experiences, solutions and best practices.

Ensuring information security in businesses is not only a mandatory need for sustainable development but also brings many practical benefits, including:

• Protect your intellectual property and sensitive data from intruders, thieves, or harm.
• Enhance the reputation and trust of customers, partners and employees in the business, helping to maintain and develop long-term business relationships.

• Minimize risks and damages in terms of finance, legal and business reputation due to information security violations.
• Improve the efficiency and productivity of your business through the use of safe, secure and convenient technologies, systems and applications.
• Meets information security requirements and standards of regulatory agencies, governments and international markets.

To achieve the above goals and benefits, businesses need to have a methodical approach with specific actions to continuously improve and enhance information security efficiency. Basically, an approach that is considered appropriate will include the following activities:

Risk assessment: Assess cybersecurity risks and identify weaknesses in your system based on a set of appropriate, business-oriented quality standards (ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-53 , CIS Controls, etc.)

Set up network security policy: Set up network security policies, processes and standards to protect business information based on the assessment results of step 1 corresponding to the selected set of standards and set the standards. Take action on a roadmap that matches the resources and priorities of the business.

Employee training: Train employees on the business's cybersecurity policies and procedures.

System protection: Implement policies, deploy technologies according to the roadmap set out in step 2.

Monitor and react: Monitor activities on the system and respond promptly when detecting unusual activities.

An important note for businesses and organizations is that they need to conduct the above activities on a certain regular basis. Can clearly define the scope of each item (Build policy mechanisms, tighten processes, apply new technologies related to information security and stay ahead of prominent trends in information security) and set different cycles for each item to maximize the ability to protect the system and develop information security capacity.

Enterprises need to fully combine elements of policy mechanisms, processes and technology to ensure the success of improving information security. For businesses that do not have the resources or are not confident in implementing the information security program, they can seek help from partners at one or both important stages: Consulting on building a development roadmap , strengthen information security capacity and implement the set roadmap.

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