How to develop a Cybersecurity Plan for your company?

Did you know that 60% of SMEs that suffer a cyber-attack close in less than six months? In an increasingly challenging digital environment, having a Cybersecurity Plan is not optional: it is essential to ensure the continuity of your business. In this article, we explain what a Cybersecurity Plan is, its benefits and the key phases to implement it following the best practices recommended by INCIBE. In addition, we explain how to obtain up to 24,000 euros in grants to create a Cybersecurity Plan with the Consulting Kit.

A Cybersecurity Plan is a comprehensive strategy that combines policies, procedures and tools to identify, prevent and mitigate digital risks that threaten your company’s assets. This plan covers everything from data protection to incident management, and should be customized to your business needs. In essence, it is a roadmap that protects both your operations and your customers’ trust in your brand.

Implementing a cybersecurity plan brings multiple advantages:

The first step is to assess the current state of security in your company:

• Identify your critical assets: essential systems, data and networks.
• Performs audits: Detects vulnerabilities with technical security analysis.
• Evaluates risks: Classifies threats according to their probability and impact.

Cybersecurity must be aligned with your company’s strategic objectives:

• Define which processes and data are essential to your business.
• Adapt the plan to support growth and organizational changes.

Design specific actions to reduce identified risks:

• Implementation of advanced tools: EDR systems, encryption and firewall.
• Internal policies: Rules for use of devices and passwords.
• Training: Continuous training of personnel in cybersecurity.

Allocate resources and implementation times according to the urgency and impact of each initiative:

• Focus on actions that offer the greatest protection with the least time investment.

Consolidate the initiatives in a document that serves as a guide:

• It includes objectives, prioritized projects, resources and deadlines.
• Make sure the plan is flexible and can be adjusted to new threats.

Implement the plan and monitor its progress:

• Designates responsible for each project.
• Performs periodic tests to evaluate the effectiveness of the measures adopted.
• Adjust the plan as needed to keep it up to date with new threats.

Implementing a Cybersecurity Plan not only guarantees the protection of your digital assets, but also improves your competitiveness and ensures the continuity of your business. Did you know that this plan can be financed thanks to the Consulting Kit? If your company has between 10 and 250 employees, you can access up to 24,000 € to receive specialized advice on cybersecurity, including the development of a plan tailored to the needs of your business. But be careful! The call will be open until February 28, 2024, so the time to take advantage of this opportunity is limited. Contact us now and don’t miss this opportunity, call us at +34 900 600 300 or write us at hola@glofera.com Don’t let time pass! Request your free personalized advice today and secure the future of your company.