We should slowly approach the development of cyber-policy and infrastructure with experts and developers. However, there should be no out-of-date policy, and policies should be transparent to the company and end-users. Now that we have my belief let’s dive deep into the cyber-policy and infrastructure given a short arm and predictive knowledge. First, we need to start with risk management because it is different for each company. We would need to identify current trends and anticipate various attacks and their impacts on your company—for example, ransomware on a standard user versus a domain admin. Next, we would look at policy frameworks that match your risk management profile. The chosen framework must be able to adapt to the constantly evolving threat landscape, which means it should be designed with flexibility in mind. That would ensure that the organization remains prepared and equipped to address any emerging risks as they come to the present.

Furthermore, with user feedback, they can be updated regularly to ensure that they are still relevant and effective over a period of time. Then, I would want to incorporate education and awareness training because users are often the weakest link in the security chain. People can be fooled and tricked into giving up too much information or confidential information without even knowing. Without user training, there is a significant gap in knowledge and attacks. Phishing can get information out of employees or downloading malware onto their computer.

Moving on to infrastructure, it’s important to note that the budget plays a crucial role in determining the necessary equipment. Firewalls, switches, server racks, cooling systems, wiring, and more all require a significant financial investment. We can determine the necessary infrastructure based on a thorough risk management assessment. Every company needs a firewall, but the type of firewall they need depends on the size of the business. For instance, small businesses might only need a router with a firewall. In contrast, medium-sized companies would require a stand-alone firewall.