I. Cybersecurity Professionals’ Burnouts are real
54% of cybersecurity workforce has quit due to a burnout or knows someone who has!
Small teams. Lack of automation. High stakes - recipe for increased stress.
Reduce manual effort wherever possible. Provide breaks. Take breaks.
CISO check: When was the last time your star resource took a break during this pandemic?
II. Basics matter more than ever, especially now
Jim Alkove: There are a small number of really important cybersecurity hygiene actions, so think about it in the current climate as washing your hands from a cybersecurity perspective, that businesses can do to really eliminate the risk associated with a lot of common cybersecurity threats.
The 6 Basic CIS controls, if implemented properly, can eliminate 80% of your cybersecurity problems!
CISO check: Are you focusing on them or the other 20%?
III. Quote of the week
Dance like nobody is watching and encrypt like everyone is.
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Good effort !
Suggest reporting of TOP 3 cyber incidents of the week and a couple of lines on root cause.
Really interesting Quote.