Cybersecurity Management: Core Concepts

Your Cybersecurity Cheat Sheet

Don’t ignore digital security. These are the absolute basics.

1. The CIA Triad (Your 3 Goals)

• Confidentiality: Keep secrets secret. (Only authorized eyes)
  • Use strong passwords/MFA.
  • Encrypt sensitive data.
• Integrity: Keep data accurate. (No unauthorized changes)
  • Verify data sources.
  • Have good backups.
• Availability: Keep systems running. (Always accessible)
  • Have redundant systems.
  • Plan for disaster recovery.

2. Manage Your Risks

• Identify: What are your most valuable digital assets?
• Assess: What are the top 3 ways they could be attacked?
• Mitigate: What are you doing to prevent those attacks? (e.g., employee training, firewalls)

3. Everyone’s Job

• Train your team: Phishing is often the easiest way in.
• Have a plan: What do you do if you are breached? Who do you call?
• Keep software updated: Patching vulnerabilities is critical.

Golden Rule: Assume you will be attacked. How ready are you?