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Every year, security professionals, technologists, and risk managers comment extensively on the unprecedented levels of change we will experience in security from one year to the next. As the global economy undergoes digital transformations, we can expect to constantly update security programs and policies. Aon has produced a 2019 Cyber Security Risk Report outlining some of the top specific risks that organizations may face regardless of where they are on their digital journey. Discuss these risks and any other current risks that you may have to manage with your classmates. How would you attempt to mitigate these risks? How often should you review your security program and policies?
2019 Cyber Security Risk Report: What’s Now and What’s Next (Aon)
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Another essential step for mitigating the emerging security risks is to restrict the organization’s access to information. That is, employees would only access information that corresponds to their duties. Besides, ensuring the organization’s assets are secure from cyberattacks, security programs and policies must be reviewed every year. Considering the rate at which digital transformation is happening, there may be new emerging risks. Therefore, evaluating security programs and policies every year would help to identify new risks before they affect the organization.
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