{"id":32152,"date":"2022-05-23T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-23T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelogicgroup.com\/?p=32152"},"modified":"2022-08-18T15:15:56","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T20:15:56","slug":"what-is-an-information-security-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelogicgroup.com\/what-is-an-information-security-program\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is in an Information Security Program?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-30t1muw-c16624a7122bd84a57f09d3ae67ab2e1\">\n.avia-section.av-30t1muw-c16624a7122bd84a57f09d3ae67ab2e1{\nbackground-color:#3187bc;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='amg-diagonal-overlay'  class='avia-section av-30t1muw-c16624a7122bd84a57f09d3ae67ab2e1 header_color avia-section-large avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-25 av-height-25  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.av-special-heading.av-l2oxs2m3-ddb93a9160aa95add8db22a4cbd0cc0f{\nmargin:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-l2oxs2m3-ddb93a9160aa95add8db22a4cbd0cc0f .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l2oxs2m3-ddb93a9160aa95add8db22a4cbd0cc0f .av-subheading{\nfont-size:23px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-l2oxs2m3-ddb93a9160aa95add8db22a4cbd0cc0f av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-2  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-linked-heading'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >What Is in an Information Security Program?<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' 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av-1oji708-2af137e978f3f414455e9927d0ec9ff9 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l2oxt04i-63a394ac12a205d8dc923348135cb4ea\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-l2oxt04i-63a394ac12a205d8dc923348135cb4ea .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l2oxt04i-63a394ac12a205d8dc923348135cb4ea '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cyber threats are a major concern for any business, regardless of its size. Even a single data breach could result in disastrous consequences to your reputation and financials. The best way for organizations to prevent cyber risks is to have an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">information security program<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cybersecurity program<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can protect any confidential information your company has.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, not all organizational leaders know what this type of solution is. Additionally, those who do know may not be able to pinpoint what\u2019s needed in a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">security program<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make it effective. Without this knowledge, you could be unintentionally opening your company up to exploitable vulnerabilities. In this blog, we\u2019re going to clarify what this plan is, as well as discuss the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">components of a security program<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l2oxtilq-dbcab8bfa4bc730f8bcfdc0b08b1c69f\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-l2oxtilq-dbcab8bfa4bc730f8bcfdc0b08b1c69f{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#4a4a4a;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-l2oxtilq-dbcab8bfa4bc730f8bcfdc0b08b1c69f .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l2oxtilq-dbcab8bfa4bc730f8bcfdc0b08b1c69f .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#4a4a4a;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l2oxtilq-dbcab8bfa4bc730f8bcfdc0b08b1c69f .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-l2oxtilq-dbcab8bfa4bc730f8bcfdc0b08b1c69f av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  amg-blog-heading av-linked-heading'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >What Is an Information Security Program?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l2oxugjy-98c23fe771602b10414a24c492f4f1f1 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"lp-pom-text-364\" class=\"lp-element lp-pom-text nlh\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">information security program<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a collection of activities, projects, and initiatives that support your organization\u2019s cybersecurity efforts. These solutions help your company accomplish business-related objectives and meet corresponding benchmarks. With a well-thought-out program, you can protect key business processes, IT assets, and sensitive employee data. It also helps you identify individuals or assets that could impact confidentiality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">information security program<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lets you take a proactive approach to safeguarding data. However, before you implement your own security strategy, you first have to put it together. Constructing an effective program requires you to understand your organization\u2019s security needs and the goals you want to accomplish. Establishing your needs and goals can reveal the IT tools and other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">information security<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> assets necessary for successful deployment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"lp-pom-text-364\" class=\"lp-element lp-pom-text nlh\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-11x17g8-b0b53f9bb0a6a2ebeffa2a31e315ec89 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l2oxv4q7-309e469d973fd49b730b435173a7eb02\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-l2oxv4q7-309e469d973fd49b730b435173a7eb02{\nmargin:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding-bottom:0;\ncolor:#7e8f87;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-l2oxv4q7-309e469d973fd49b730b435173a7eb02 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l2oxv4q7-309e469d973fd49b730b435173a7eb02 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#7e8f87;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l2oxv4q7-309e469d973fd49b730b435173a7eb02 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-l2oxv4q7-309e469d973fd49b730b435173a7eb02 av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-10  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Components of Information Security Program<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l2oxvgld-192624676d94da865acb1477040ddbb8 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"lp-pom-text-32\" class=\"lp-element lp-pom-text nlh\">\n<div id=\"lp-pom-text-364\" class=\"lp-element lp-pom-text nlh\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding needs and setting goals helps determine how strong your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">security program<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be. But those aren\u2019t the only factors that can contribute to its success. In fact, there are multiple components you can use to enhance its effectiveness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not enough for the program to assess risks. You want a system that gives prevention recommendations in addition to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">risk assessments<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It must also actively play a role in targeting issues, as well as mitigating problems if they make it past your defenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"lp-pom-text-364\" class=\"lp-element lp-pom-text nlh\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"lp-pom-text-34\" class=\"lp-element lp-pom-text nlh\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l2oxvv19-9bb996649b8097b1452876dde2a9f5da\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-l2oxvv19-9bb996649b8097b1452876dde2a9f5da{\nmargin:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding-bottom:0;\ncolor:#7e8f87;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-l2oxvv19-9bb996649b8097b1452876dde2a9f5da .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l2oxvv19-9bb996649b8097b1452876dde2a9f5da .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#7e8f87;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l2oxvv19-9bb996649b8097b1452876dde2a9f5da .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-l2oxvv19-9bb996649b8097b1452876dde2a9f5da av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-linked-heading'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >The Steps of Information Security Program Development and Management<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l2oxwibl-3a0bcd199c1d12024de4785286d2253b '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"lp-pom-text-32\" class=\"lp-element lp-pom-text nlh\">\n<div id=\"lp-pom-text-364\" class=\"lp-element lp-pom-text nlh\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The part where most business leaders tend to trip up when attempting to develop a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">security program<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is in the defining stage. Fortunately, there are steps you can follow to make this process a little easier.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step you want to take is figuring out the expected results of your plan. When you accomplish your desired security goals, what outcome do you want to see? This can be defined by your security objectives or what you consider to be the optimal state of your network.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be able to make accurate measurements on the effectiveness of your program, you need a baseline. This means you need to know the current state of your IT infrastructure and its level of security. This can be done through a variety of means including business impact assessments or security audits. A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">risk assessment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in particular, can highlight any weaknesses in your system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you know your current security posture, the next step is a gap analysis. A gap analysis clarifies the difference between your current and your desired state of security. It\u2019s in this step where you can see how close or far away you are from your ideal <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">security program<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the gap analysis, you can create a roadmap. The roadmap outlines the steps you need to follow and the approach you want to take to achieve your security goals. A roadmap usually includes the people, processes, technology, and any other resources that can be used to realize your ambitions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The final step in the process is management. The roadmap serves as your guide for finishing the development of your <span>security program<\/span><span>. Now that it\u2019s in action, you need to maintain it so it can achieve the objectives and meet the expected results you set in place. Management requires the proper amount of active support and resources if it is to continue operating as expected.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"lp-pom-text-364\" class=\"lp-element lp-pom-text nlh\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"lp-pom-text-34\" class=\"lp-element lp-pom-text nlh\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l2oxwy02-5cd3203f8a6af8fbeacaecf443fde0e1\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-l2oxwy02-5cd3203f8a6af8fbeacaecf443fde0e1{\nmargin:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding-bottom:0;\ncolor:#7e8f87;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-l2oxwy02-5cd3203f8a6af8fbeacaecf443fde0e1 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l2oxwy02-5cd3203f8a6af8fbeacaecf443fde0e1 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#7e8f87;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l2oxwy02-5cd3203f8a6af8fbeacaecf443fde0e1 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-l2oxwy02-5cd3203f8a6af8fbeacaecf443fde0e1 av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-linked-heading'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Security Awareness<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l2oxx9l4-1f19917c9aacbed359b31b3dc01bde84 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"lp-pom-text-32\" class=\"lp-element lp-pom-text nlh\">\n<div id=\"lp-pom-text-364\" class=\"lp-element lp-pom-text nlh\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A critical element of an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">effective <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">information security program<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is awareness training. Often the weakest link in any organization\u2019s security strategy is the employees. An unwitting employee that falls victim to a cyberattack can undermine any cybersecurity measures your business has implemented.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just as it sounds, awareness training helps your team understand the cyber risks facing your company. It also serves to establish the policies, standards, and procedures involved in your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">security program<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Training can go a long way in convincing your staff to adopt safe practices and be vigilant against various threats.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"lp-pom-text-364\" class=\"lp-element lp-pom-text nlh\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"lp-pom-text-34\" class=\"lp-element lp-pom-text nlh\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l2oxxqss-dc93ff4d313488b2dbe1a79959c2d69c\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-l2oxxqss-dc93ff4d313488b2dbe1a79959c2d69c{\nmargin:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding-bottom:0;\ncolor:#7e8f87;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-l2oxxqss-dc93ff4d313488b2dbe1a79959c2d69c .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l2oxxqss-dc93ff4d313488b2dbe1a79959c2d69c .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#7e8f87;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l2oxxqss-dc93ff4d313488b2dbe1a79959c2d69c .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-l2oxxqss-dc93ff4d313488b2dbe1a79959c2d69c av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-linked-heading'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Working With a Managed Service Provider<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l2oxy839-b6c9feeb6a10f53a86583475d23d45eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"lp-pom-text-32\" class=\"lp-element lp-pom-text nlh\">\n<div id=\"lp-pom-text-364\" class=\"lp-element lp-pom-text nlh\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to the importance of keeping sensitive <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">information secure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and increasing troubles with cybersecurity, various laws and regulations now require companies to undergo security awareness training. Despite this, many organizations still lack the awareness they need to protect themselves. If your company is in need of comprehensive security awareness training, you can <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">outsource<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your solution with a managed service provider (MSP) like The Logic Group.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working with The Logic Group is simple, and we provide a continuous, easy-to-consume security awareness campaign. 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