| | May 20228CIOReviewVulnerabilities. Data Breaches. Ransom-ware. In a world where a hacking activity takes place every 39 seconds, it's easy to get trapped in a cycle of chasing the lat-est cybersecurity threats. But rather than putting your organization in a frenzied panic, consider taking a practical approach to your security pro-gram to help ensure a solid foundation and miti-gate risks. No matter what industry you are in, strategic planning and a relentless adherence to a writ-ten standard of technology is paramount. Start building your cyber defense wall with these practical steps:1. Create a Strong TeamIt's important to identify the personnel, whether an internal employee or a security partner, who will be responsible for pushing your program forward. Even with a partner driving your se-curity program, a security champion should be identified internally who can be part of the cru-cial conversations that happen daily to ensure new initiatives are being communicated to your security partner.Christopher McCareyBy Christopher McCarey, Director of IT Security for Gila River Hotels & Casinos ­ Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte and Vee QuivaIT SECURITY: A PRACTICAL APPROACHIN MY OPINION
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