Network security is the key to keeping your sensitive information safe, and as more private data is stored and shared on vulnerable devices, network security will only continue to grow in importance and necessity. Documenting your Hardware and Software Inventory on a frequent basis is vital – to understand and update what steps are necessary for proper protection, and this documented current inventory may be requested by your Insurance Carrier to provide Cyber coverage.

All computer networks have vulnerabilities that leave you open to outside attacks. Network vulnerability is a condition of the network or its hardware, not the result of external action. One security strategy won’t be enough to fully protect your network. A combination of different security solutions will ensure that your network is as secure as possible and will help to meet the unique needs of your organization.

In a previous Top Cyber-Defense article, we stressed the importance of conducting Internal/External Vulnerability Assessments and we strongly recommend conducting assessments every 90-days to continuously update your “Best Practices” Policies and/or Guidelines to maintain security of your network.