“Cybersecurity! That’s all I hear from you guys!” We get it. There is nothing sexy or interesting about diving into your business’ cybersecurity posture. It’s about as much fun as shopping for health insurance. But it’s out there being talked about for a reason: The threat that cybercrime presents is so pervasive, it is estimated to cost organizations worldwide $10.5 trillion annually by 2025. Plus, the risk to small and mid-sized organizations is more serious than ever. In the recent past, cyber criminals have primarily focused their efforts on larger organization. The trend, however, is clear: they are moving down the food chain where small and mid-sized businesses are now the target.

So how do you address the risk that cybercrime poses to your business? The first step is to understand that managing all your security assets is a complicated and never-ending job. It requires more than the technical skills to implement security hardware and software. It means identifying and assessing the risk factors specific to your organization, it means developing and executing a comprehensive plan that integrates the utilizes technology but also builds a security minded culture within your organization.

In short it means having a Chief Security Officer.