GUEST OPINION by Craig Somerville, Somerville Group managing director: Deploying and managing robust cybersecurity measures is one of the most pressing priorities for businesses of all sizes. Faced with a continually evolving threat landscape, they need to ensure there are measures in place that can protect critical systems and data.
Unfortunately, the extent of the risks is continuing to increase. As an example, in a recent survey conducted by cybersecurity firm Sophos 1, 80% of respondents revealed they suffered a ransomware attack during 2022.
Faced with battling such trends, businesses need a best practice security standard against which they can measure the progress they’re making in addressing key security challenges. They need to be able to confirm they are developing more robust cybersecurity programs, securing data and infrastructure, and making a solid case for increased security spending to the board.
Thankfully, a number of industry and public-sector organisations have created cybersecurity frameworks designed to assist businesses to defend against evolving threats. While there are a range available, three of the most beneficial are:
- The Essential…
