8. Double-down on cybersecurity fundamentals
One of the most effective low-cost security strategies is to double down on fundamentals such as identity protection, patching, visibility, and user awareness, says Jeff Foresman, vice president of cybersecurity at technology services firm Resultant.
Most organizations already have the tools they need through platforms like Microsoft and Google, as well as their endpoint and email security stacks, Foresman says. The real opportunity, he notes, lies in better configuration and disciplined execution, such as enforcing MFA everywhere, reducing unnecessary admin access, patching Internet-facing systems quickly, and improving phishing reporting and response. “Those steps alone significantly reduce real-world risk,” Foresman says.
Foresman notes that a fundamentalist approach works by targeting how attackers actually gain access. The majority of breaches still begin with compromised credentials, phishing, exposed systems, or misconfigurations, not advanced zero-day exploits, he explains. By focusing on identity, email, and attack surface reduction, organizations can address the most common entry points.
