Security is a C-suite focus, not an IT focus
Did you hear about the Cybersecurity experts at Cybernews that hijacked close to 28,000 unsecured printers worldwide at the end of last year and forced them to print out a guide on printer security?
Their 56% success rate was extrapolated to assume that at least 447,000 of the 800,000 internet-connected printers in the globe are unsafe. The actual figures are immaterial. What is clear is that poorly networked devices are a worldwide threat.
Considering the speed of technological innovation, companies recognise the importance of implementing security measures and no longer see it merely as a technical issue, but more like an enterprise risk problem that impacts the entire organisation. What this means is that it is up to executives to ensure that the company is adequately protected, but they don’t have to go it alone.
Whilst the C-Suite are responsible for setting the strategic direction for security, establishing policies and procedures, and allocating the necessary resources to manage and mitigate risks, they also have access to organisations like Kyocera and you, our partners, who can work with the management team to better understand security vulnerabilities, as well as the advantages and weaknesses in the document environments.
In addition to this, rigorous protection of critical business and personal information is also about having sound employee training and properly mapped processes. In order to adapt to continual changes in the business environment, organisations cannot become complacent in the face of the never-ending fresh waves of cyber security threats.
What this means is that the C-suite needs to routinely assess the information security management system, understand the state of implementation, and develop ongoing improvement plans that are put into action.
Being partners in entire document solutions, and having a culture of empathetic partnership, KDZA’s aim is to offer customers great levels of document control and information in a safe and secure environment. The good news is that according to the recent global cyber risk survey,
Chief Information Security Officers feel more empowered as a result of the C-suite’s heightened attention on cyber preparation.
Together we can take the necessary steps to guard against impending attacks.
Yena Ngidi - Hardware Product Manager - KYOCERA Document Solutions South - Africa
