3 Ways to Convey Why Cybersecurity Is Important: My Takeaways from RSA 2020

Cybersecurity Is a Legal Matter

To be honest, I hadn’t even thought of this approach to cybersecurity until I attended a session focused on the legalities of cybersecurity and what policies need to be in place before performing security activities. I didn’t realize that some of those activities can hold you or your organization liable, which is why legal departments should be involved.

To stay ahead of changes, a great recommendation is to frequently check the Department of Justice guidelines – this could protect your career cybersecurity. It’s worth noting that updating and maintaining your organization's cybersecurity policies will also help avoid legal issues.

Cybersecurity Requires a Shift in Company Culture

Those of us in the field know how important cybersecurity efforts are, especially as more devices in our lives become smart and more of our data moves to the internet. We know this data is valuable to attackers, and everyone within an organization is responsible for preventing attacks. Everyone needs to be involved and have a proactive approach when it comes to day-to-day activities.

Whether you are in business, accounting or another non-IT related position, it’s important to understand that cybersecurity pays no attention to boundaries and can ultimately affect the global economy and business. This is one of the reasons why cybersecurity is so important for everyone regardless of their IT involvement.