Have a big or small Cybersecurity budget does not translate into more or less security posture. You can be a small start-up using open source tools and have good security posture due to your culture. On the other hand you can be a Fortune 500 with state of the art AI solutions and still get compromised These things cost zero money: - Senior management commitment - Consistent risk assessments and tracking to closure - Security awareness sessions - A security team with a good understanding of where the key security loopholes are

Prioritizing cybersecurity on a tight budget demands strategic focus. Start by identifying your organization’s crown jewels—those critical assets that, if compromised, would cause the most damage. According to the 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report by IBM, the average cost of a breach reached $4.45 million. Next, address vulnerabilities in these key areas first to mitigate the most significant risks. Finally, invest in ongoing employee training as a cost-effective defense against human error. What budget-friendly strategies do you implement to fortify cybersecurity?

To effectively stretch a cybersecurity budget while maintaining efficiency, it's crucial to develop a comprehensive risk analysis plan. This plan should assess where the business continuity risks are and establish a priority index, ranking tasks from most urgent to least urgent. It's essential to involve professionals who can provide a 360-degree assessment—not just from a technical standpoint, but also considering human factors. This holistic approach ensures that resources are allocated where they are needed most, ultimately enhancing overall security posture while adhering to budget constraints

Un budget cybersécurité, ça se travaille avec le temps: on peut toujours partir des règles de l'art, qui sont de 10 à 15% du budget de l'IT (en partant du principe que le budget de l'IT est correctement proportionné), mais selon moi cela démarre par: - comprendre l'écosystème dans lequel notre secteur d'activité évolue - réaliser une analyse de risques (EBIOS RM par exemple) pour identifier les menaces et les vulnérabilités qui nous concernent - dresser un plan de traitement des risques qui soit priorisé, chiffré, permettant d'évaluer un premier niveau de budget, et en discuter avec la direction.