In an era marked by a surge in cyberattacks and the escalating damage they inflict, the strategic assessment of IT infrastructure protection has become more critical than ever. This includes meticulously defining what to protect, how to implement safeguards, and, fundamentally, how to calculate the economic justification for these vital cybersecurity measures within a business. Key questions for organizational leaders revolve around how to accurately determine the criticality of services from a business owner’s perspective, who holds the responsibility for approving the list of essential services, and how frequently this crucial list should be re-evaluated to maintain relevance and effectiveness.
