Cybersecurity fundamentals

Cybersecurity basics: The foundation for digital resilience

Cyberplan’s SDLC Integration services have allowed us to develop a more robust security strategy. Their continued support and expertise are invaluable.

Sophie Claes CTO at EduSecure

Cyber security is the foundation of digital security. Organizations face cyber threats such as phishing, malware, data breaches and sophisticated attacks on a daily basis. Without a robust cybersecurity strategy, your business is at risk for financial damage, loss of reputation and operational disruption.

Cyberplan helps organizations build a solid foundation with practical and immediately applicable cybersecurity measures.

We offer strategic consulting, technical assessments and training to protect your organization from cyber risks.

How does Cyberplan support your organization?

Cyberplan offers several services, using the following basic principles to build a strong foundation to protect your business from cyber threats:

Security assessments and pentesting: We identify vulnerabilities and help strengthen your systems against attacks.
Cybersecurity awareness training: We train employees to recognize threats and handle data securely.
Technical advice and implementation of security controls: We help set up technical security measures that suit your organization.
Incident response and crisis management: We support the creation of response strategies to respond quickly and efficiently to cyber incidents.
Continuous security monitoring and risk management: We help establish a proactive security strategy with continuous monitoring and threat intelligence.

The five essential cybersecurity fundamentals

Cybersecurity is not an option, but a necessity. Without the right basic measures, even small vulnerabilities can have major consequences.

The five pillars of a solid cybersecurity strategy are:

Security of networks and systems

Firewalls and endpoint security
Network segmentation and access controls
Threat detection and response

Strong authentication and access management

Setting up multi-factor authentication (MFA).
Implementing a zero-trust security model
Limiting rights based on the least privilege principle

Employee awareness and training

Regular cybersecurity awareness trainings
Simulations of phishing attacks
Policy formation around secure password management

Backup and recovery plans

Regular and automated backups
Encrypting backups for added security
Clear disaster recovery plans

Continuous monitoring and updates

Automatic software and security updates
Active monitoring and threat intelligence
Vulnerability management and regular patching

Secure your organization thanks to our Cybersecurity basics

Frequently asked questions about Cybersecurity Fundamentals (FAQ)

What are the biggest cybersecurity risks for businesses?

Phishing, ransomware, insider threats and unpatched software are among the biggest threats to businesses of all sizes.

How can I make my employees more aware of cybersecurity?

Through regular awareness training and simulations of threats such as phishing tests.

Do small businesses also need cybersecurity measures?

Yes, cybercriminals are increasingly targeting smaller companies because they are often less secure.

Why do organizations choose Cyberplan?

Our technical expertise and hands-on approach help companies quickly build a solid cybersecurity strategy and effectively protect themselves from threats.