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4 Keys to Building an Enterprise Security Program

by Emma L. Business consultant


Nowadays, many companies face numerous challenges when it comes to business information, processes, security threats and many other factors. This kind of information travels through a lot of workflows, as well as across various networks. That's why business information must meet the three most important standards, which are availability, integrity and confidentiality. 

If the business information is not compliant with these three standards, it may pose a great security risk to anyone who comes into contact with it. That said, for information to reach availability standards, it must be available to everyone who needs it at any time. 

As for integrity, the information cannot be tampered or altered by anyone without authorization. And finally, there is confidentiality which means that information is secured from unauthorized access. 

That's why companies opt for building an enterprise security program (ESP) so that they can ensure that their business information is properly secured. With that in mind, here are a few key factors for building an enterprise security program.   

Create security teams


In order to create an ideal ESP, a company must first create security teams. More precisely, a company requires two teams, the executive team who will be responsible for defining the mission, goals, policies and objectives, and a cross-functional security team that will be responsible for managing IT assets, risk assessment, risk management, enforcing policies and conducting regular audits

Both teams are required to cover business and technical aspects of the ESP. The executive team must evaluate business needs and thus create high-security policies and risk thresholds. 

They are also responsible for funding the ESP, as well as for creating the security team. On the other hand, the cross-functional security team must take care of the technical details, such as day-to-day IT operations, as well as providing training and education to the rest of the organization.

Regulatory compliance and inventory

The next step is to conduct a thorough inventory of all the business information and assets a company owns. This inventory should encompass hardware, software, files, folders, documents, databases and both internal and third-party applications. 

After that is all done, the executive team must decide which regulation and compliance standards to implement. 

For instance, PCI compliance is mandatory when handling consumer-related sensitive and payment-related information. As mentioned before, the business information must be compliant with the standards and it's up to the executive team to decide the best way to make it possible. 

Security analysis and assessment 


Every company has some kind of vulnerability that can become a serious security issue if left unattended. A simple flaw in the network or a small mistake in the policy can cause a data breach or even more complex problems. 

That's why it's important to conduct a security analysis and assessment to determine if the company's network has any weak spots. These weak spots can regard anything ranging from people to business processes and company assets. 

The security assessment needs to be thorough and well-planned, which is why businesses might consider getting some additional help. Companies such as Cloud Collective, for instance, can help with the digital security assessment of your company. 

A company must also assess potential risks and situations where such risks can cause a vulnerability even though there isn't one so far. That way, a company can not only mitigate but also minimize the potential risks. 

Disaster recovery plan

Regardless of your best efforts to secure business information and assets, a disaster can still happen. A simple mistake can result in a data breach, whereas a natural disaster can result in loss of both data and business assets, among other things. 

A disaster recovery plan is, therefore, an essential aspect of your ESP. A company must be ready to assess any damage and recover quickly and resume any mission-critical operations as fast as possible. Therefore, a company must prepare for the most common accidents that may result in data loss. 

For instance, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, and fires are all common natural disasters that can occur. What's more, a company must also prepare for potential data breaches and how to recover effectively in such situations, as well.


Building an ESP requires a lot of planning, dedication and, of course, funding. A company must approach this carefully because you cannot rush any decisions. If your business information isn't compliant, even in some small detail, your company and anyone you do business with might be at risk. 



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About Emma L. Advanced Pro  Business consultant

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Created on Oct 31st 2019 04:37. Viewed 755 times.

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