In this discussion board, you are the CISO for a publicly traded company. What protections would you implement to ensure availability of your systems (and why)?

Response:

As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of a publicly traded company, keeping our systems up and running is essential for smooth operations and earning stakeholder trust. To make sure this happens, I would focus on several key areas. First, I’d set up backup systems that can take over if something fails, ensuring there are no single points of failure. Regular automated backups would help us quickly recover data if something goes wrong. I’d also create a clear disaster recovery plan and test it often so we can get back to business quickly after any disruptions, like cyberattacks or natural disasters. Using DDoS protection would help us guard against attacks that try to take our services offline. Finally, I’d implement constant monitoring and a strong response plan to quickly spot and fix any problems. This approach helps us stay resilient and maintains the trust of our customers and that is how if I were CISO and the protections I’d implement.