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Ernie Sherman
Ernie is the President of Fuelled Networks. He is passionate about assisting small to medium-sized busi- nesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals in understanding cybersecurity, comprehending the Microsoft cloud journey, and offering continuous IT Network support throughout Canada. Contact Ernie at ernies@fuellednetworks.com or 613-828-9482.
In today’s digital age, cybersecu- rity is a critical necessity for busi- nesses of all sizes, including golf course owners. Cyber threats have evolved in sophistication and scale, making it imperative for small and medium-sized organizations, like golf courses, to fortify their digital defences. The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security has outlined a set of cybersecurity controls specifically tailored for small and medium or- ganizations. This article will delve into these controls and provide insights into how a golf course should safeguard its operations and customers’ sensitive information.
CANADIAN BASELINE CYBERSECURITY CONTROLS
So, what are the Canadian Baseline Cybersecurity Controls? It is a comprehensive framework deve- loped by the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security to assist small and medium organizations strengthen their cybersecurity posture. These controls are designed to be practical, cost-effective, and scalable to each organization’s unique needs and resources. Golf course owners can significantly benefit from adopting these controls to protect their business operations, customer data, and reputation.
Whether we want to believe it or not, all businesses, regardless of size, are at risk of being targeted by threat actors. Smaller targets tend to be straightforward transactional breaches and the business does not publicly acknowledge the incident. Consequently, we do not often hear abouttheattackonsmallbusinesses. We only hear about the larger
enterprises, primarily publicly traded companies, that have to disclose incidents. So, the thought that you are too small to have threat actors look at your business for vulnerabilities is not valid, and denial is not a security strategy. Let’s break down the categories reviewed within the Canadian Baseline Cybersecurity Controls:
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