CIO OPINION
Frequency of assessments should be determined based on an organisation’ s risk tolerance, industry regulations, nature of the threat landscape.
Dillon Gray, COO IPT
Leveraging cybersecurity risk and vulnerability assessments
For African enterprises, frequent cybersecurity risk and vulnerability assessments are no longer a luxury but a necessity. By proactively identifying and mitigating risks, organisations can protect their valuable assets, safeguard sensitive data, and maintain business continuity in an increasingly digital world explains Dillon Gray at IPT.
In today’ s hyper-connected world, cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving, becoming more sophisticated and persistent. Organisations of all sizes, from small businesses to multinational corporations, are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks.
To safeguard their valuable assets, protect sensitive data, and maintain business continuity, frequent cybersecurity risk and vulnerability assessments have become an indispensable component of any robust security strategy. and mitigating risks, organisations can protect their valuable assets, safeguard sensitive data, and maintain business continuity in an increasingly digital world.
Embracing a culture of continuous assessment and improvement is crucial for organisations of all sizes to thrive in this challenging landscape.
Core concepts
Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
In an era of relentless cyber threats, frequent cybersecurity risk and vulnerability assessments are no longer a luxury but a necessity. By proactively identifying
This comprehensive process involves identifying, analysing, and evaluating potential threats to an organisation’ s information systems. It aims to
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