| | NOVEMBER - 2020ENTERPRISE SECURITY8IT SECURITY: A PRACTICAL APPROACHBy Christopher McCarey, Director of IT Security for Gila River Hotels & Casinos ­ Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte and Vee QuivaVulnerabilities. Data Breaches. Ransomware. In a world where a hacking activity takes place every 39 seconds, it's easy to get trapped in a cycle of chasing the latest cybersecurity threats. But rather than putting your organization in a frenzied panic, consider taking a practical approach to your security program to help ensure a solid foundation and mitigate risks. No matter what industry you are in, strategic planning and a relentless adherence to a written standard of technology is paramount. Start building your cyber defense wall with these practical steps:1. Create a Strong TeamIt's important to identify the personnel, whether an internal employee or a security partner, who will be responsible for pushing your program forward.Even with a partner driving your security program, a security champion should be identified internally who can be part of the crucial conversations that happen daily to ensure new initiatives are being communicated to your security partner.2. Conduct an Internal Audit What are the most valuable and critical assets to your company? This is the same question that malicious actors will ask themselves when IN MY OPINION
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