Visibility for Enhanced Security Posture

February 28, 2023

In order to increase visibility and enhanced security posture for your business will require utilizing a variety of tools. For instance, you can look to find an application which provides complete visibility of both remote and local employees. It assists in mapping attack surface and detects suspicious behaviour in real-time.

Make a list of all your possessions.

The most crucial ways to improve your security is to create an inventory of your your assets. An exhaustive list will aid in making your security and technology choices more informed as well being able to provide you with an precise assessment of the the current risk levels for cyber security.

Maintaining a record of your devices and applications lets you to see their ages locations, vulnerabilities, and locations. It also provides an insight into the kinds of users who use these systems and their OS.

The management of inventory can be an exercise in manual or completely automated. Whatever the case, you must to make sure that the information is as up-to-date and accurate as is possible, else you could be missing crucial information.

An inventory is usually required by regulations for example, ISO standards for compliance or PCI guidelines on compliance. managing your inventory could be a lengthy job, therefore it’s recommended to find software that can automate the procedure.

Mapping Your Attack Surface

Mapping your attack surface gives insights into potential targets to be targeted to ensure a successful attack.

An attack surface analysis is a crucial element of network security. It lets you identify the most vulnerable assets and to identify security weaknesses, thereby improving your security posture and reducing the chance of a massive data security breach.

The attack area extends beyond the programs that you are using to the people who have access to your personal information. Hackers typically use malware to gain access without authorization to systems that they intend to do damage.

Explore your attack’s surface with an online cybersecurity platform. This allows you to detect vulnerabilities and create alerts to ensure your system is protected as well as prioritizing the resolution of any issues that occur.

One method to determine your attack’s perimeter is by conducting an assessment of your physical security. This usually involves examining the source code that runs on a device , and then identifying any weaknesses.

Attacks can be triggered by the internet or any other device that is connected to the internet, such as mobile devices, computers or network file servers. corporate firewalls.

You will have full visibility when working when working remotely

In the case of remote working the need for full visibility is essential for enhancing security. In absence of it, employees could feel isolated or that colleagues are shaming them. In addition, visibility is a way to reduce the possibility of confusion. Tools that are effective can help IT teams to have full visibility These include video conferences, business messaging applications and collaborative workspaces.

One of the major challenges of working remotely is the fact that members could be within different time zones. This can make it difficult to ensure that visibility is maintained across the entire business.

A study of 1100 employees found that a lack of visibility for remote workers can cause feelings of isolation. Additionally, employees who feel they are not part of crucial company conversations are likely to feel unwelcomed. the feeling can be exacerbated by insufficient or inadequate internal communication.

Leaders can increase visibility and ensure that they’re meeting their goals by providing their teams with the necessary skills as well as setting clearly defined, measurable objectives. Additionally, they must prioritize high-quality work, empowering their team members, and exposing them to the most exciting opportunities.

Ammar Fakhruddin

ABOUT AUTHOR

Ammar brings in 18 years of experience in strategic solutions and product development in Public Sector, Oil & Gas and Healthcare organizations. He loves solving complex real world business and data problems by bringing in leading-edge solutions that are cost effective, improve customer and employee experience. At Propelex he focuses on helping businesses achieve digital excellence using Smart Data & Cybersecurity solutions.


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