The threat of cybercrime is increasing, and organizations of all sizes are at risk. To protect against cyber-attacks, it is imperative to establish a strong cybersecurity posture. There is no doubt that this is a challenging task. However, it is possible by assembling the appropriate components. As we conclude Cybersecurity Month, this blog serves as a reminder of the importance of improving your security posture.
Investing in cybersecurity is an investment in your future as a data breach can have devastating consequences, so it is essential that you take steps to protect your data and systems. Based on the 2022 Data Breach Report from the Identity Theft Resource Center, although data breaches in 2022 were slightly lower than in 2021 (1,802), the number of victims was higher at over 422 million compared to 294 million in 2021. Taking proactive steps to improve your cybersecurity posture is a good bet and will pay off in the long run.
Components of a great cybersecurity posture
- Security and awareness training: In the event of a cyberattack, your employees are your first line of defense. Ensure that they are trained on how to identify and avoid common cyber threats.
- Technical security controls: The best way to protect your systems and data from cyber-attacks is to implement baseline technical security controls such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and endpoint security solutions.
- Security policies and procedures: To maintain an elevated level of security, your organization should have documented security policies and procedures that cover all aspects of security.
- Security monitoring and incident response: It is essential to monitor your security systems and data for suspicious activity, and to have a plan in place for responding to any security incidents that may occur.
Here are tips for building a strong cyber security posture:
- Start with the basics: Set up the basics in terms of security controls, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and endpoint security solutions, to ensure your environment remains secure.
- Use a layered security approach: To protect your systems and data, you need to use a layer security approach which includes several types of security control to ensure that your systems and data are protected.
- Keep your security up to date: There has been an evolution of security threats in recent years, so it is important to keep your security up to date with the latest updates and patches.
- Assess your security regularly: It is essential that you assess the security of your business regularly to make sure that it is working as expected.
- Train your staff in proper security: To help you build or maintain a strong cybersecurity posture, VMware Learning offers security training courses that can assist you.
Training is a key component of reducing cyber risks.
To mitigate cybersecurity risks, it is first necessary to identify and protect against cyber threats. Training in threat intelligence, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing can help IT staff learn how cybercriminals operate. In this way, they will be able to implement effective security measures and defenses to prevent attacks. In addition, IT personnel should be aware of the latest threats and regularly update their security measures. As a last step, having a clear incident response plan can assist in the containment and resolution of malicious activities.
Training IT personnel is also crucial to minimize cybersecurity incidents. If an incident occurs, trained staff can respond quickly and effectively to contain the incident, minimize damage, and restore normal operation of the system. Training IT staff in incident response and disaster recovery planning will enable them to manage cybersecurity incidents efficiently and reduce downtime.
Experts in more than just security
Interested in getting your team certified in security? VMware Learning has the certification programs you are looking for. VMware Carbon Black Cloud certifications provide the endpoint protection you need to disrupt advanced attacks before they compound, and VMware NSX Data Center certifications teach your team how to use these tools effectively.
In addition, individuals with credentials such as the VMware Certified Professional (VCP) – Endpoint and Workload Security credential can assist companies in their efforts to modernize their systems. There is no doubt that the IT infrastructures of today are complex. Companies use a mix of public and private clouds, as well as different cloud providers and vendor tools. To manage remote workforces and customer bases, more organizations are investing in the edge of their networks.
For any organization undergoing a transformation, these individuals are essential. Security certifications are not just to keep hackers at bay. Companies with certified IT staff also enjoy stronger partner ecosystems, improved efficiencies, and more business than counterparts without the same level of expertise on board.
We also offer four badges to build your team members’ expertise in focused security topics.
- VMware Carbon Black Cloud Audit and Remediation Skills: Badge holders certify their ability to build queries for IT hygiene, incident response, and vulnerability assessment to support an organization’s security posture and policies.
- VMware Carbon Black Cloud Enterprise EDR Skills: With this badge, security professionals learn to leverage the Enterprise EDR solution to configure and maintain systems according to organizations’ security posture and policies.
- VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint Standard Skills: By earning this skills badge, your team members can configure and maintain systems using the Endpoint Standard solution.
- VMware NSX-T Data Center Security Skills: Build your team’s knowledge of fundamental network security concepts, intrinsic security with VMware, and NSX Data Center administration and troubleshooting.
Planning ahead
We have even more resources to support your organization in your security learning journey!
Learn about more security certification benefits for organizations and why you should choose VMware for your endpoint security training. You can also find out more about our endpoint and workload security certification and the rest of our certification programs.
