Simple, proactive physical actions can significantly strengthen your organisation’s cyber defences, reduce risk, and deter potential threats before they happen.
Physical cyber security is often the first and strongest line of defence against digital threats. By taking simple, proactive steps, organisations can protect their people, premises, and data – creating a safer foundation for all other cyber security measures.
Preventative and proactive cyber security measures and management do not have to be expensive and complicated. They can easily start with some simple physical actions that will not completely extinguish a threat, but mitigate the risks and make an attempted attack less likely. Effective measures could also offer a deterrent to an actor with malicious intent.
It is essential to regularly review and implement polices to ensure that physical cyber security is not compromised. It is easy for organisations to become complacent with regards to this, however proactive physical cyber security is the front line of defence and therefore should be taken seriously and not overlooked.
Physical methods of cyber security can help protect organisations from:
It may sound obvious but even the most seemingly insignificant details can be used against yourself or your organisation. For example, a hostile threat may find out your recycling and rubbish collection routines. If recycle day is Friday, someone with malicious intent may call by on Thursday night because they know that the bin is full. That means there’s a good chance they could find a network password scribbled on a note or a confidential memo someone didn’t dispose of securely.
Don’t assume that every lock is secured, every key card works as expected and every person in a building or area of a building has a right to be there.
It is clear that prioritising the many small aspects of physical cyber security contributes to a stronger overall level of protection. Combined with comprehensive digital security, these measures reduce the risk of a breach and bolster your organisation’s defences.
