{"id":12303,"date":"2025-09-29T09:37:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T08:37:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amtivo.com\/us\/?post_type=resources-filter&#038;p=12303"},"modified":"2025-09-29T09:56:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T08:56:15","slug":"cybersecurity-month-a-resilience-roadmap-for-us-businesses","status":"publish","type":"resources-filter","link":"https:\/\/amtivo.com\/us\/resources\/insights\/cybersecurity-month-a-resilience-roadmap-for-us-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"Cybersecurity Month: A Resilience Roadmap for U.S. Businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">October\u2019s <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cybersecurity Month <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">reminds businesses that simple, consistent actions can have a big impact. According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ic3.gov\/AnnualReport\/Reports\/2024_IC3Report.pdf?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FBI\u2019s Internet Crime Report 2024<\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">859,532 complaints<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">reported losses exceeding $16.6 billion<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, marking a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">33% increase<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> from 2023. Phishing, extortion, and personal data breaches were among the most common threats.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This sharp escalation highlights the need for Board-level cyber accountability. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amtivo.com\/us\/iso-certification\/iso-27001\/\">ISO\/IEC 27001<\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is the international standard for an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amtivo.com\/us\/resources\/insights\/what-is-an-information-security-management-system-isms\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Information Security Management System (ISMS)<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, enabling businesses to lead with confidence and build trust with customers through recognized certification.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The good news? Security doesn&#8217;t always require dramatic change. It starts with consistent, purposeful actions. Here\u2019s how that could look in action: \u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2>Every Week: Build Daily Discipline\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many organizations use weekly habits to reduce everyday risks and spot issues early:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Update and check that endpoint protection is active<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Back up critical data and verify its integrity<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Identify and report phishing emails promptly<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Monitor account and device activity for anomalies<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2>Every Month: Strengthen Internal Controls\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Monthly reviews can reinforce resilience and provide assurance for internal oversight and reporting:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Run organization-wide antivirus scans<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Change passwords for critical systems<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Test backup recovery processes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Review user access permissions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2>Every Quarter: Manage Enterprise Risk\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Quarterly reviews help demonstrate proactive risk management to stakeholders:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Refresh employee cyber awareness training<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Update IT and device inventories<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Apply updates to third-party software to fix known vulnerabilities<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Review internal security policies, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amtivo.com\/us\/resources\/insights\/when-to-report-a-data-breach-a-guide-to-us-state-laws-for-businesses\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">when to report a data breach\u2014U.S. state laws for businesses<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2>Every Year: Demonstrate Long-Term Commitment\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Annual actions may provide assurance for regulators, customers, and investors:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Commission independent penetration tests or audits<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Review and rehearse the incident response plan<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Renew security training and maintain relevant certifications<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Assess third-party risks by reviewing supplier and partner security practices<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2>How ISO 27001 Certification Can Help Your Business\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ISO 27001 is the internationally recognized standard for information security. Certification to this standard demonstrates a robust approach to managing cyber and information security risks, helping to build trust with stakeholders and support resilience across supply chains and business operations. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amtivo.com\/us\/resources\/insights\/discover-the-benefits-of-iso-27001-certification\/\">Discover the benefits of ISO 27001<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2>Contact Us\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cybersecurity is no longer just a tech issue\u2014it\u2019s a boardroom priority.<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/amtivo.com\/us\/contact-us\/\">Contact our team<\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to start your ISO 27001 certification journey today.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"October\u2019s Cybersecurity Month shows how simple actions strengthen resilience. 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