Size and budget dont equal better information security
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Small organizations can afford a robust defense
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About me
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Large organizations have silos
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Large companies outsource
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Smaller organizations
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Management commitment
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Policies and procedures
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Flexible and adaptable
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Homefield advantage
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Case study
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Perimeter protection
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Geo protection
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Network segmentation
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Default deny
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User level protections
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Patching
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Network Monitoring
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System Monitoring
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Daily Ticket Reviews
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Configuration Management
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Vulnerability Scanning
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Instant Response
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Conclusion
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Remote Access
Description:
Explore effective cybersecurity strategies for small organizations in this BSidesLV conference talk. Learn how hackers defend their networks and discover why size and budget don't necessarily equate to better information security. Gain insights into affordable robust defense techniques, including perimeter protection, geo protection, network segmentation, and user-level protections. Understand the importance of management commitment, flexible policies, and homefield advantage in smaller organizations. Delve into practical aspects such as patching, network and system monitoring, daily ticket reviews, configuration management, and vulnerability scanning. Discover how to implement instant response protocols and secure remote access. Benefit from a real-world case study and conclude with actionable steps to enhance your organization's cybersecurity posture, regardless of its size or budget constraints.