# C Y B E R A K U T E N - Q & A
HOW CAN AN SME COMPANY CONDUCT INCIDENT PLANNING AND DECIDE ON THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF PROTECTION ?
Start with a risk assessment to identify potential threats and their impact . Develop an incident response plan and align protection levels with business needs and resources .
HOW TO KNOW THAT THE CYBERSECURITY EQUIPMENT IS SUFFICIENT ?
Regularly test your systems through audits , vulnerability scans , and penetration tests . Compare your tools against industry standards and best practices . Always ensure your software is patched and up to date to address known vulnerabilities .
WHERE TO START ? TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS OR CORPORATE CULTURE ?
Start with corporate culture . Building awareness and training employees are essential for effectively implementing technical solutions . People are not the weakest link ; they are our strongest defense ! The key is to begin somewhere .
WHAT CAN THE SME COMPANY DO THEMSELVES CONSIDERING CYBERSECURITY COUNTERMEASURES ?
Implement strong passwords , MFA , regular backups , and software updates . Educate employees on phishing and secure internet practices .
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