Continuous monitoring and testing are crucial for proactively identifying and addressing security weaknesses. Regularly updating and adapting security measures is the key to staying ahead of evolving threats and ensuring the safety and integrity of digital assets.
Ten good reasons for adopting a security routine
- Cyber threats are constantly evolving. Hackers and malicious actors continually develop new tactics, techniques, and vulnerabilities to exploit. This means that what’s secure today might not be safe tomorrow.
- Software, including content management systems like WordPress, frequently releases updates and security patches. Failing to keep software up to date can leave vulnerabilities unaddressed, making websites more susceptible to attacks.
- As new technologies and tools emerge, they can introduce new security challenges. For instance, adopting IoT devices or cloud services can expand the attack surface, requiring constant vigilance.
- Users can inadvertently introduce security risks. Phishing attacks and social engineering tactics often target human behaviour. It is crucial to educate users about best security practices and keep them informed.
- Laws and regulations related to data privacy and security can change. Staying compliant is essential for avoiding legal consequences and protecting sensitive data.
- Data’s value may change over time. What might seem less valuable initially could become a prime target later. Continuously evaluating and reassessing data’s importance is crucial.
- Changes within an organization, such as new hires, departures, or shifts in business operations, can impact security. It is essential to ensure that access controls and policies are adjusted accordingly.
- Many websites and systems rely on third-party plugins, libraries, and services. The security of these dependencies can change, and any vulnerabilities can affect a system’s overall security.
- Even with robust preventive measures, security incidents can occur. An incident response plan and the ability to learn from and adapt after an incident are essential for ongoing security.
- Protecting user data is paramount. Customer expectations for data security are continually rising, and breaches can lead to loss of trust and reputation damage.
You’re not alone if you think all of this can be overwhelming. That’s why outsourcing part of these tasks to an information security service provider can help. At Negative PID, we help you do the heavy lifting by preventing expensive cyber-security incidents and securing your environment with the latest preventive measures. We have also designed programs to help our customers be motivated and alert when implementing and maintaining healthy security measures.
The Negative PID-Certified badge
We have designed the Negative PID-Certified badge to help you enhance your security reputation.
This electronic badge is associated with a specific website or application we have tested more than once and presents a low-security risk. You can display the badge on your website or application to showcase your commitment to security to your users. The badge is accessible to our customers as a reward for their positive security habits.
How you can get the badge
To obtain the Negative PID -Certified badge for free:
- Purchase one of our InfoSec services bundle (for example, an initial scan with a scheduled re-run). Your report will include a risk score.
- After the first scan, remediate the vulnerabilities to decrease your risk score below the threshold indicated in the report.
- When you receive the following scan, check your risk score. You will be eligible for the badge if you have met the objective!
- You will receive the badge electronically. It has an expiry date and will become inactive after that.
- Insert the badge into your website. When the countdown is over, it’s time for a new scan!
The Negative PID-certified badge is one of the many ways we support companies in their cybersecurity journey. Our InfoSec pages are a wealth of information to guide you.
