Know what the business depends on
A useful conversation starts with the work people need to do. Which systems do they rely on? What information do they need? Who has access, and who is responsible when that access needs to change? These questions connect cybersecurity to the way your company actually operates.
Bring us the parts you're uncertain about. You may be taking on responsibility for systems someone else set up, changing how your team works or trying to understand what protection is already in place.
Backups and recovery belong in the same conversation
Maintaining backups is part of our work. So is planning how the business would recover after a problem. That conversation needs the owner's judgment about what matters most, as well as knowledge of the systems involved.
Some questions worth discussing:
- Which systems would we need back first if work stopped?
- What is being backed up, and what are we assuming is covered?
- Who can get into the accounts the business needs?
- What would change if the person who manages those systems became unavailable?
Advice with responsibility for the work
CYSTRA combines advice to business owners with ongoing work on infrastructure and security. We don't sell security software or receive commissions for our recommendations. We're based in Charleston and serve businesses nationwide. Tell us what you know about your setup and what concerns you. Call or text (854) 214-6126, or email hello@cystra.com.