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Is Cyber Security Business Enabler?
We can honestly say that when you start to think about system security, it won't be a profit center for the business. So you are probably asking yourself at this point, why am I reading this? Security can be more than just an overhead cost so, read on.
Reputation
It is assumed that all incidents will result in loss of customer confidence and have customer's finding new business partners. That does not have to be true, although very-well could happen. A well-handled security incident can actually boost your reputation if you are prepared with policies and training prior to the incident.
B2B or B2C Trust
If you take the steps to mitigate risks within your organization, communicate it to your customers in a fully transparent way. You should never disclose the technology you use to secure your systems, although it is important to share the investment you are making to protect your customers. They will appreciate it, build custom loyalty and attract new customers.
Visibility
Long gone are the day that security is only about installing firewalls and configuring endpoint policies. To be effective in today's world you must be able to watch all devices (Authorized and Unauthorized) on your infrastructure for malicious activities. This type of insight can help in optimizing the speed of your network, although from a security prospective, it can give you an early warning of internal (Intentional or Accidentally) and external security incidents. This type of early detection can help reduce the impact to employee productivity.
Growth
When an organization is looking to start a new production line, expand into a new territory, change direction, or acquire the competition, the last thing you should worry about are your systems. Having a known I.T and security posture can enable the senior leadership to make those rapid decisions with confidence. Doing your due diligence on your strategy to take the organization to the next level should not be time spent on reviewing your own systems. small business technology
IT Should Enable Your Business, Increase Your Reputation, Expand Your Confidence