Cyber Security Essentials For StartUps

Cybersecurity  might not not seem the most urgent priority for entrepreneurs and their start-up business ventures, but increasing the emphasis placed on cybersecurity reaps rewards as the business matures. Increasing emphasis on cybersecurity reaps rewards as start-up businesses mature, according to CyberCube.

The cyber risk analytics firm’s message came as part of a contribution to a report by the World Economic Forum.

The Report, Incentivising Responsible and Secure Innovation: A Framework for Investors and Entrepreneurs, states that “digital technologies are introducing new vulnerabilities faster than they can be secured and the prospect of curbing cyber-attacks diminishes with each additional unsecured technology.”

In its submission to the report, the insureance industry technology  specialst firm CyberCube reported that many start-ups are prevented from developing strong cyber security cultures due to the pressures of rapid workforce expansion and product development.

To counter these pressures, cyber security needs to be embedded in the company from the beginning, CyberCube said.

“Security belongs to everyone in an organisation, not just the security team.... Everyone handles data and uses passwords, so they all have a part to play. Even in their earliest stages, businesses increasingly need to establish a security culture and reinforce it through small, attainable goals.” said Ajay Garg, head of engineering for CyberCube.

CyberCube also recommended that managers lead by example to instill a cybersecurity mindset, think creatively to make cybersecurity engaging for staff, and focus on raising employees’ awareness of security issues.

“Too often, cybersecurity is viewed only as an information technology issue for which only IT professionals are responsible...The cyber essentials framework promoted by the World Economic Forum reframes cybersecurity into a strategic business challenge transcending across organisational, product and governance issues for all entrepreneurs, innovators and their investors.” said Pascal Millaire, CEO of CyberCube.

Insurance Business:       SecurityInformed:      SourcesSecurity

You Might Also Read: 

New Analytics Product For Cyber Insurance:

 

« Fake News Promotes Extremism
Fake News & Democracy In The Philippines »

CyberSecurity Jobsite
Perimeter 81

Directory of Suppliers

IT Governance

IT Governance

IT Governance is a leading global provider of information security solutions. Download our free guide and find out how ISO 27001 can help protect your organisation's information.

CYRIN

CYRIN

CYRIN® Cyber Range. Real Tools, Real Attacks, Real Scenarios. See why leading educational institutions and companies in the U.S. have begun to adopt the CYRIN® system.

NordLayer

NordLayer

NordLayer is an adaptive network access security solution for modern businesses — from the world’s most trusted cybersecurity brand, Nord Security. 

Cyber Security Supplier Directory

Cyber Security Supplier Directory

Our Supplier Directory lists 6,000+ specialist cyber security service providers in 128 countries worldwide. IS YOUR ORGANISATION LISTED?

DigitalStakeout

DigitalStakeout

DigitalStakeout enables cyber security professionals to reduce cyber risk to their organization with proactive security solutions, providing immediate improvement in security posture and ROI.

Nmap Project

Nmap Project

Nmap Project is a Free and open source tool for network discovery, administration, and security auditing.

Itaccel

Itaccel

IT Accel began a decade ago as a band of technical recruiters who wanted to bring our experience and depth of knowledge to solving complex human resou

CSR Privacy Solutions

CSR Privacy Solutions

CSR Privacy Solutions is a leading provider of privacy regulatory compliance programs for small and medium sized businesses.

Nexusguard

Nexusguard

Nexusguard is at the forefront of the fight against malicious Internet attacks, protecting organizations worldwide from threats to their websites, services, and reputations.

Sabasai

Sabasai

Sabasai specialises in all aspects of insider threat management from training and education to building security frameworks and insider threat programs to on-site risk & vulnerability assessments.

Harel Mallac Technologies

Harel Mallac Technologies

Harel Mallac Technologies is a Mauritian organisation that has developed a strong network of ICT specialists with nodes across the African continent.

GOVCERT.lu

GOVCERT.lu

GOVCERT.lu is responsible for the treatment of all computer related incidents jeopardising the information systems of the government and defined critical infrastructure operators in Luxembourg.

KOS-CERT

KOS-CERT

KOS-CERT is the national Computer Incident Response Team for Kosovo.

Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited (ASTRI)

Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited (ASTRI)

ASTRI's mission is to enhance Hong Kong’s competitiveness in technology-based industries through applied research in areas including Security & Data Sciences which encompasses cybersecurity.

Absio

Absio

Absio provides the technology you need to build data security directly into your software by default, and the design and development services you need to make it happen.

36 Group

36 Group

36 Group's criminal law team, has the experience and specialist knowledge to conduct effectively trials heavily concerned with the growing phenomenon of Cybercrime.

SecureNation

SecureNation

SecureNation offers a wide variety of cutting-edge technologies and IT services to address almost any of your information security, network security and information assurance needs.

Internet 2.0

Internet 2.0

Internet 2.0 is a Cyber Security technology company with a core focus on developing affordable but sophisticated cyber security solutions.

VikingCloud

VikingCloud

VikingCloud (formerly Sysnet Global Solutions) offers organizations an integrated cybersecurity and compliance solution to make informed, predictive, and cost-effective risk mitigation and prevention

Lucata

Lucata

Lucata solutions support groundbreaking graph analytics and improved machine learning for organizations in financial services, cybersecurity, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications and more.

Aite-Novarica Group

Aite-Novarica Group

Aite-Novarica's Cybersecurity practice provides ongoing research and advisory services to chief information security officers focused on protecting their companies’ assets.