You're advancing in telecommunications technology. How can you maintain network security?

Identify Security Loop Holes by conducting ; 👉 Vulnerability Assessment This looks out for weaknesses within the IT infrastructure through vulnerability scanning. 👉 IT Audit This evaluates if the network's configuration matches the industry standards. 👉 IT Risk Assessment This analyzers the security risk levels. 👉 Penetration Testing This detects the network's vulnerabilities through simulated cyberattacks.

• Layered Defense: Telecom advancements bring new attack surfaces. Combat this with a multi-layered approach. Utilize strong encryption, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems to create a robust shield against evolving threats. • Vulnerability Management: New technologies introduce new vulnerabilities. Stay vigilant by constantly patching software, conducting regular security assessments, and staying informed about emerging threats. • Insider Threat Awareness: Advanced tech can't replace human vigilance. Train employees on security best practices and be mindful of potential insider threats. Foster a culture of cyber awareness for all network users.

MFA or 2FA is a great way to secure logins behind an authentication app. User education is key and making them aware of the risks by continuous training and evaluation. Send phishing emails out to your facility to ensure compliance and retrain employees who click on the links. Maintaining a strong password requirement at the domain or Entra level can further secure your. Also ensure users are rotating password and updating frequently. (Frequency depends on risk associated with those credentials being compromised). Re-evaluate user and service accounts frequently to clean up any stale accounts in AAD or On-prem AD. Use a physical MFA device that controls the 2FA like a Badge and pin to prevent typing passwords at all.

Implementation of a system that can monitor multiple aspects across your environment and report inadequacies can help you find holes in your security and plug them before they are detected and infiltrated. Without knowing what you have, what your devices are doing, what your users are doing and any potential vulnerabilities that exist open you up to possible exploits.

Continuous and regular training of all employees ensures they receive the companies standards for operating on the network using company resources. If a user fails to adhere to the standards implement remedial training and re-test to ensure compliance. Any user can be a potential hole in security. Not just by exposing themselves to potential risks by not knowing or understanding the risks associated with their actions but also by being malicious insiders who seek to undermine, disrupt or discredit the organization to benefit a competitor.