Assess
A vulnerability assessment of your organization's network and cyber culture is an important way to determine strengths and weaknesses.
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The Cybersecurity Readiness Cycle
Plan
A proper cyber plan is vital for an organization's effective response and least costly recovery to a cyber incident.
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An exercise is the best way to rehearse communications, actions, and responsibilities needed during an actual cyber event.
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A comprehensive training program should provide staff with the knowledge and skills needed to protect the organization from a cyber attack.
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Monica Regarding a series of Tabletop Exercises developed and delivered for an Indiana healthcare district comprised of hospitals and public health offices.
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Estimated cost in $Trillions for global cyber crime damage by 2021
60
% of small businesses shut down within 6 months of a cyber attack
220
$ average cost per record stolen not including fines and penalties
200
Projected # of billions of IoT connected devices in use by 2020
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Estimated millions of unfilled cybersecurity jobs by 2021
38
% increase of reported cybersecurity incidents over last year
Resources to Get Cyber Ready
SANS Tip of the Day
- Major News Events December 12, 2018When a major news event happens, cyber criminals will take advantage of the incident and send phishing emails with a subject line related to the event. These phishing emails often include a link to malicious websites, an infected attachment or are a scam designed to trick you out of your money.
GENERAL
NIST Computer Incident Handling Guide
GUIDE Establish computer security incident response capabilities
US Computer Emergency Readiness Team
Subscribe to US-CERT alerts, report cyber incidents, and get the latest news
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
GUIDE Manage and reduce cybersecurity risk. Based on existing standards and best practices
Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response
Get news and alerts from ICS-CERT, who works to reduce risks across all critical infrastructure sectors
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center
The official means for reporting suspected internet-facilitated criminal activity to the FBI
PERSONAL
FTC OnGuard Online
Tips to help you stay safe and secure online
FTC Privacy, Identity, and Online Security
Consumer information for protecting your information and your identity online
Phishing Email IQ Test
QUIZ Don’t get phished! Get smart. Stay ahead of the hackers
Home Network Security Best Practices
GUIDE Common sense guidelines and tips for making your home network more secure
BUSINESS
FCC Cyber Security Planning Guide
GUIDE A tool for small businesses to create customized cybersecurity planning guides
Cyber Security for Small Businesses SBA Online Course
FREE COURSE A self-paced training exercise providing an introduction to securing information in a small business
FTC Small Business Computer Security Basics
Computer security basics to help your small business
Measure and Access Cyber Supply Chain Risk
Interactive tool and informational guidelines to measure and assess cyber supply chain risks
NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework
FRAMEWORK The NICE Framework categorizes and describes cybersecurity work
COMMUNITY
StaySafeOnline.org
A cybersecurity resource hub for everyone
DHS Critical Infrastructure Cyber Community
The C3 Voluntary Program helps improve the resiliency of critical infrastructure’s cybersecurity systems by supporting and promoting the use of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
FBI Infragard
InfraGard is a partnership between the FBI and members of the private sector
Social Engineering
Common techniques and how to prevent an attack
National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies
NICCS tools and resources for anyone seeking cyber education information