{"id":44003,"date":"2020-03-05T12:33:51","date_gmt":"2020-03-05T12:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.n-able.com\/?p=44003"},"modified":"2023-03-22T09:33:02","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T09:33:02","slug":"reactive-vs-proactive-cybersecurity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.n-able.com\/it\/blog\/reactive-vs-proactive-cybersecurity","title":{"rendered":"Reactive vs. Proactive Cybersecurity"},"content":{"rendered":"

For managed services providers (MSPs), today\u2019s cyber climate calls for constant vigilance to avoid the ever-present threat of a cyberattack. Cyberthreats are climbing every year, with some \u201cestimates<\/a>\u00a0indicating there might be \u201cas many as 300,000 new types of malware identified every day.\u201d Smaller businesses are generally in even more danger of cyberattack than larger enterprises.\u00a0In 2018, 67% of small and midsize businesses (SMBs) experienced a cyberattack<\/a>.\u00a0Those attacks forced\u00a060%<\/a>\u00a0of the affected SMBs to close within six months.<\/p>\n

Clearly, the repercussions of a cyberattack can be devastating. That\u2019s why it\u2019s critical that businesses\u2014no matter their size\u2014invest sufficient resources into their cybersecurity efforts. But it\u2019s not enough to simply throw money at a cybersecurity program\u2014the most effective programs require intelligent investment. Specifically, that means focusing on a proactive cybersecurity strategy instead of a reactive one.<\/p>\n

The difference between reactive and proactive cybersecurity<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The difference between proactive and reactive cybersecurity is essentially the difference between responding to a problem in the early stages versus reacting to it once the damage has already been done. With a reactive strategy, you spring into action only after a data breach occurs, leaving your team to focus on clean-up and damage control. With a proactive strategy, the goal is to anticipate the possibility of a data breach before it ever happens. For example, to prevent the likelihood of a successful cyberattack, your MSP might regularly\u00a0monitor user activity<\/a>\u00a0to identify any abnormal behavior that might indicate an attempted breach. While a proactive strategy might seem tedious when there are no bad actors in sight, it can go a long way in minimizing potential damage.<\/p>\n

The reality is that reactive cybersecurity can leave businesses very vulnerable to data breaches. Analyzing historical logs from a static environment is no longer enough to prevent attacks. To help stop a cyberattack in its tracks, you need to proactively analyze your security-related logs through constant threat monitoring and detection.<\/p>\n

Are you following reactive cybersecurity practices?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Most organizations use reactive cybersecurity strategy, perhaps without even realizing they\u2019re doing so. A reactive model relies almost entirely on you preemptively shoring up defenses\u2014hopefully before cybercriminals can target and exploit a new vulnerability. If that fails, it then depends on your response to an alarm indicating the network has been breached.<\/p>\n

This leaves you open to much greater damage from an attack than a proactive approach, given that once an attack gets past your defenses it\u2019s already too late. In order to keep customers fully protected, MSPs should strongly consider taking a \u201cproactive approach to security<\/a>\u201d.<\/p>\n

How to approach proactive cybersecurity<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Proactive cybersecurity doesn\u2019t mean removing the reactive measures you already have in place, but rather enhancing them through additional measures and tools. Essentially, it involves constant threat monitoring for any suspicious activity that may indicate a vulnerability or an attack unfolding within your network.<\/p>\n

As an MSP, you should work with your customer to make sure you\u2019re offering them the right proactive cybersecurity strategy for their specific IT environment and needs. The first step of developing your strategy is to review what types of attacks are most common in your customer\u2019s industry. Then, take steps to understand all the possible entry points into the system, as well as the specific location within the network that any vulnerabilities lie. This includes understanding all the endpoints on your network and what data these endpoints have access to. From there, you can begin designing a customized proactive security strategy.<\/p>\n

Some of the key elements to include in your strategy include frontline defenses such as hardware firewalls, as well as routine checkups for any new software licenses, updates, or patches. These routine checkups represent the low-hanging fruit in your security program, as these updates are easy ways to instantly patch up any known vulnerabilities that leave the network exposed. It\u2019s also important to include protocols that require following\u00a0password best practices<\/a>\u00a0so as to reduce the likelihood of your accounts being hacked. In terms of the human element, you should also include regular cybersecurity training for your customers\u2019 employees.<\/p>\n

Of course, proactive cybersecurity is only helpful if you can act as soon as any issues are detected. To help ensure that your MSP is prepared for quick response, it\u2019s essential that all records of customer information and historical data are easily accessible for your technicians to act on. Having quality password and \u201cdocumentation management services<\/a>\u201d\u00a0will help ensure that your MSP has the relevant information at hand when it counts.<\/p>\n

Why MSPs should offer proactive cybersecurity<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Most SMBs now appreciate how devastating the consequences of a cyberattack can be, but few have the resources to engage in proper proactive cybersecurity. As a result, many have begun looking to their MSPs to provide the high-quality cybersecurity services they need.<\/p>\n

To be as helpful as possible to your customers, it\u2019s important that you offer them proactive cybersecurity services. Not only does that mean being able to monitor for threats, it also means being able to respond at a moment\u2019s notice whenever a security concern arises. To do that, you need a tool that helps you be proactive about passwords.\u00a0N‑able\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0Passportal<\/a>\u00a0is ready to help tackle any security concern that might arise with its encrypted password and documentation services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The most effective cybersecurity programs require a proactive strategy instead of a reactive one. 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