Security News > 2021 > May > Getting a grip on basic cyber hygiene

Throw in the word "Basic," and voila! You've got basic cyber hygiene.

Basic cyber hygiene is where a group of experts set a minimum set of cybersecurity standards with the expectation that everyone can/should follow.

In regard to cyber defense, basic cyber hygiene or a lack thereof, can mean the difference between a thwarted or successful cyber-attack against your organization.

Inevitably, poor cyber hygiene invites risks and can put the overall resilience of an organization into jeopardy.

That plan should have an emphasis on basic cyber hygiene and be backed up by implementation guidance, tools and services, and success measures.

Here's the kicker - IG1 is the definition of basic cyber hygiene!

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