What is the Difference Between Cyber Assurance and Cyber Security?
While cyber security focuses on protecting systems, networks, devices, and data from cyber-attacks, cyber assurance takes that further by assessing and verifying the effectiveness of security measures and the mitigations in place.
Cyber security is the practice of protecting information and users from unauthorised access and securing electronic infrastructure and digital information from threats, such as malware, ransomware, and data breaches. Cyber security typically involves tools, processes, and practices designed to protect computers, networks, programs, and data from malicious attacks, accidental damage, or unauthorised access.
Cyber assurance is the process of ensuring that systems, networks, programs, devices, and data are protected from cyber-attacks through the application of technologies, processes, and controls. It involves assessing and verifying the effectiveness of security measures in place to identify and address vulnerabilities.
By investing in both Cyber Security and Cyber Assurance, you can safeguard systems against malicious attacks, as well as ensure they’re adhering to best security practices. Additionally, the assurance policy holds companies accountable for their use of the data and information shared, essential for keeping customer trust and protecting information.
An example of some of the elements that are covered as part of your Cyber Security obligations:
- Access to information and when
- Password protocols
- Using firewalls
- Keep your software up to date
- Implement Two Factor Authentication (2FA)
An example of some of the element that are covered as part of your Cyber Assurance certification:
- Legal and regulatory landscape
- Assessing and treating risks
- Policy realisation
- Monitoring, review, change management
- Business continuity, incident management, and disaster recovery
Some of the Common Questions we are Asked
What is Cyber Security?
Q: What is the difference between Cyber Assurance and Cyber Security?
Q: How can Cyber Assurance help a business manage its cyber threats?
Q: What does Cyber Assurance involve?
Q: What is the importance of Cyber Assurance and Cyber Security?
Q: What is the difference between Cyber Assurance and Cyber Essentials?
It’s clear that both cyber assurance and cyber security should be on every organisation’s radar when it comes to protecting their digital systems and assets. It is not always easy to strike a balance between the two, so if it’s something you need help with, do get in touch with our team, that’s what we’re here for.
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Additional Resources
- The Cyber Essentials Scheme: Cyber Essentials is a Government-backed scheme that has been developed to protect organisations against a wide range of common cyber-attacks.
- Security and Privacy Templates: Help to manage the security and privacy risks posed to your business.
- Risk Register: Manage your risks and opportunities and track your performance against organisational objectives.
- Cybersecurity Key Terms and Concepts eBook: Written in a clear and concise manner, this eBook breaks down the concepts of cybersecurity into easily digestible information.