CYBERSECURITY PREPAREDNESS
SELF-ASSESSMENT

Cybersecurity Preparedness:
Where Do You Stand?

Navigating the digital landscape? It’s crucial to know your cybersecurity stance. Sterling’s Cybersecurity Preparedness Self-Assessment offers a quick snapshot of your organization’s defense readiness. This tool isn’t just about identifying vulnerabilities—it’s about fortifying your defenses and staying ahead of threats. Complete the assessment, gain insights, and remember: as the digital world evolves, so should our protective measures. Need expert guidance? Sterling is here to help.

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Next Generation Firewall

1. Have you implemented a Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) that provides deep packet inspection, application awareness, and threat intelligence?


2. Does your NGFW automatically update to protect against the latest known vulnerabilities and threats?


End Point Protection

3. Are all your devices, including remote ones, protected with up-to-date endpoint security solutions?


4. Does your endpoint protection offer real-time threat detection and automated response capabilities?


Multi-factor Authentication

5. Have you implemented multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all critical systems and applications?


6. Are you confident that your MFA solution can resist common bypass attempts, such as phishing or man-in-the-middle attacks?


Email Security

7. Do you have an email security solution in place that filters out phishing, malware, and spam emails?


8. Are your employees trained to recognize and report suspicious emails, even if they bypass filters?


Data Protection

9. Are all sensitive data, both at rest and in transit, encrypted using industry-standard methods?


10. Do you have a system in place to manage and rotate encryption keys regularly?


Identity & Access Management

11. Do you have a centralized identity and access management system that controls user access to resources based on roles?


12. Are user access reviews conducted periodically to ensure that only authorized individuals have access to sensitive data?


User Training & Awareness

13. Do you conduct regular cybersecurity training sessions to keep your employees informed about the latest threats?


14. Is there a system in place for users to report potential security incidents or concerns?


Data Loss Prevention

15. Do you have a data loss prevention (DLP) solution that monitors and controls data transfers across your organization's network?


16. Are you alerted in real-time if sensitive data is shared or accessed inappropriately?


Log & Event Management

17. Do you have a centralized logging solution that collects and analyzes logs from all critical systems?


18. Are logs reviewed regularly to detect and respond to potential security incidents?


Cybersecurity Assessments

19. Have you conducted a comprehensive cybersecurity assessment in the last 12 months?


20. Do you have a dedicated team or partner responsible for regularly assessing and improving your cybersecurity posture?


Unlock Further Potential with Sterling

No matter where you stand on your cybersecurity journey, there’s always room to enhance, innovate, and secure. Sterling’s expertise goes beyond assessments. We’re here to guide, support, and empower your organization with tailored solutions that fit your unique needs. Dive deeper into the world of cybersecurity with us.