Cyber Month Recap: 4 Must-Reads to Secure Your Agency

Cyber threats are rising. In October, we shared four power-packed sessions to help your agency stay secure, compliant, and ready.

Here’s the recaps.

Insurance Compliance 101

What to know: Data laws are changing fast.

Why it matters: You can’t afford to be out of step.

Take action:

• Follow GLBA, HIPAA, and state laws
• Use NIST or CIS frameworks
• Run risk assessments
• Document your response plan

Read: Navigating Insurance Data Security and Compliance

Watch: Insurance Data Security Laws

Lock Down Microsoft 365

What to know: Your biggest target is your inbox.

Why it matters: M365 is the hub for email, docs, and data.

Take action:

• Enable MFA
• Remove unused accounts
• Ditch legacy authentication
• Review settings every quarter

Read: Boost Your Microsoft 365 Security

Watch: Microsoft 365 Security Tune Up

Build a Cyber-Smart Culture

What to know: Culture stops more breaches than firewalls.

Why it matters: Every employee plays a role.

Take action:

• Lead from the top
• Train everyone
• Talk openly about risks
• Reinforce good habits

Read: Building a Cybersecurity Culture in Your Agency

Watch: Culture's Impact on Cyber Risk

IT vs Cyber: Know the Difference

What to know: IT runs your business. Cyber protects it.

Why it matters: Most agencies blur the line and miss key gaps.

Take action:

• Define roles (IT vs cyber)
• Align your MSP and MSSP
• Build an incident response plan
• Run regular reviews

Read: Defining IT and Cybersecurity: Core Functions and Objectives

Watch: IT vs Cybersecurity

Bottom line

Cybersecurity isn’t just about tools. Its habits, plans, and people.

Start small. Stay consistent. Secure everything.

Explore more in our Cyber Guide or connect with our team.