Organizations, regardless of size, face ever-increasing information technology and data security threats. Everything from physical sites to data, applications, networks and systems are under attack. Worse, neither an organization nor its managers need to prove prominent or controversial to prove a target.

Automated and programmatic robotic attacks seek weaknesses, then exploit vulnerabilities when detected. As a result, every business, educational facility, government agency and non-profit organization must carefully prepare and diligently maintain security initiatives.

A security risk assessment should be performed annually, if not quarterly. Consider using a checklist — such as the xlsx file from TechRepublic Premium — to not only coordinate security risk assessments but also to document these reviews as they are completed.