WHAT YOU CAN DO WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Install basic hardware and software: firewalls, antivirus programs, passwords, etc. Cost: $$$ Security rating:¿ Basic protection. Despite the expense of your initial investment, you can’t ignore these. Buy advanced hardware and software: encryption, token authentication, digital certificates and signatures, keysTRoke loggers, etc. Cost: $$$ Security rating:¿ These offer far more security than the basics, and you pay for it. Hire or Train programmers to write security code. Cost: $$$$ Security rating:¿ Technical expertise is the rarest?and most expensive?IT talent. But having these minds around is crucial. Hire or reassign staff to create and enforce security policies. Cost: $$ Security rating:¿ Helps secure your everyday operations. Dedicate one staffer to ongoing maintenance of security systems. Cost: $ Security rating:¿¿/font> This is a low-cost, highly cost-effective way to improve security. Educate your staff and promote awareness companywide. Cost: $ Security rating:¿¿/font> Another low-cost, highly effective way to immediately improve security. Schedule regular virus and patch upgrades, firewall reconfiguration, PC security audits, etc. Cost: $$ Security rating:¿ Although this often requires software or services to automate the updates, it’s well worth the cost to make sure critical updates don’t fall by the wayside. Conduct regular security and penetration audits or assessments. Cost: $$$$ Security rating:¿ Expensive but necessary. White Hat hackers will give you detailed reports of your security landscape and suggest ways to improve the view. Pay consultants. Cost: $$$ Security rating:¿ Security consulting, while often required for projects or for insurance, is expensive. It’s also hard to find consultants who have both technical and business expertise. Outsource your worries. Cost: $$$$ Security rating:¿¿/font> Outsourcing is quite expensive, but it includes service guarantees that the enterprise will remain secure no matter what. Related content BrandPost Stay in Control of Your Data with a Secure and Compliant Sovereign Cloud By Stan Kwong Mar 23, 2023 6 mins Cloud Security Cloud Computing News Accenture to lay off 19,000 to cut costs amid economic uncertainty Technology services giant Accenture will continue to hire but meanwhile is cutting staff to streamline operations in the face of economic headwinds. By Anirban Ghoshal Mar 23, 2023 2 mins IT Consulting Services Technology Industry BrandPost Advice from procurement: How to evaluate and propose new IT investments By clearly defining needs and requirements, evaluating TCO, and performing risk assessments, procurement and IT teams can work together to help their business leaders make more informed decisions for an improved bottom line. By Bo Bradshaw, Edgio Procurement Director Mar 23, 2023 5 mins SaaS BrandPost Why AI is key to hiring and retaining developers Data shows that the opportunity to build AI-powered apps figures very prominently in where developers decide to work. By Bryan Kirschner, Vice President, Strategy at DataStax Mar 23, 2023 4 mins Artificial Intelligence IT Leadership Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe