How to improve IT security and build a robust cybersecurity strategy for business

As businesses implement long-term remote or hybrid work, IT security has emerged as the top concern of MSPs and internal IT teams alike.

Ayesha
1 min readMar 20, 2022

All endpoints, both on- and off-network, must be patched and secured on an ongoing basis.

How to improve IT security and build a robust cybersecurity strategy for business
How to improve IT security and build a robust cybersecurity strategy for business

In this article, we have shared top 10 tips to build a robust cybersecurity strategy for your business, including:

  • Performing a security assessment
  • Setting up a VPN for remote workers
  • Automating software patch management
  • Implementing multi-factor authentication and single sign-on
  • And more!

Content Summary

Perform a security assessment
Set up a secure VPN for remote workers to access applications that require it
Have a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy that specifies security requirements
Automate software patch management and vulnerability management
Back up systems and SaaS application data with integrated backup and disaster recovery solutions
Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) and single sign-on (SSO)
Educate your employees and monitor your exposure to the dark web
Detect and respond to insider threats
Deploy an antivirus/anti-malware and endpoint detection and response (EDR) combined solution
Implement and practice your incident response plan

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