{"id":57512,"date":"2021-06-16T19:28:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-16T19:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/money-academy\/cyber-security\/cyber-security-for-business\/5-steps-for-picking-a-cyber-security-firm-for-your-small-business\/"},"modified":"2024-03-05T13:11:32","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T18:11:32","slug":"5-steps-for-picking-a-cyber-security-firm-for-your-small-business","status":"publish","type":"rbc_my_money_matter","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/money-academy\/cyber-security\/cyber-security-for-business\/5-steps-for-picking-a-cyber-security-firm-for-your-small-business\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Steps for Picking a Cyber Security Firm for Your Small Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-single-article-header\">\n\t<section class=\"section-grey cover pad-t-hlf\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin cover section-grey pad-tb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inline-block pill-container pill-taxonomies\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b snipe pill is-style-blue-pill\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"primary-taxonomy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/topic\/entrepreneur\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Entrepreneur<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"mar-b-hlf mar-t-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf h2 has-black-color\">5 Steps for Picking a Cyber Security Firm for Your Small Business<\/h1><p class=\"mar-b-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf author-text\">By Jim Molis<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"featured-image-wrapper pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-default-611.jpg?quality=80\" class=\" cover-image  wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-default-611.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-default-611.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-default-611.jpg?resize=768,512 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t<div class=\"article mar-t-dbl\">\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner socials-section\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"top-socials-bar mob-mar-b-hlf\">    <div class=\"social-links mob-mar-b-hlf mob-mar-t-hlf\">\n            <a class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-custom sharing-email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=5 Steps for Picking a Cyber Security Firm for Your Small Business &#038;body=Hi, I thought you might be interested in this article from RBC My Money Matters: https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/money-academy\/cyber-security\/cyber-security-for-business\/5-steps-for-picking-a-cyber-security-firm-for-your-small-business\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-email.svg\"\n          alt=\"envelope icon\">\n        <span>\n          Email        <\/span>\n      <\/a>\n      <div class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-copy-wrapper\">\n        <button class=\"sharing-custom sharing-copy\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/money-academy\/cyber-security\/cyber-security-for-business\/5-steps-for-picking-a-cyber-security-firm-for-your-small-business\/\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-related.svg\"\n            alt=\"copy icon\">\n          <span id=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n            Copy URL          <\/span>\n        <\/button>\n        <input type=\"text\" class=\"sharing-copy-text\" aria-labelledby=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin pad-tb-0 mob-mar-t-hlf mob-mar-b\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cover-pub-line text-xs mar-b-hlf\">Published June 16, 2021 \u2022 6 Min Read<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block  pos-rel\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block  section-inner w-half w-mob-full\" style=\"border-radius:0x\">\n<p>Cyber security is challenging for a small business to handle alone. Even large businesses&#8217; cyber security teams can struggle with a shortage of available cyber security talent. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isc2.org\/News-and-Events\/Press-Room\/Posts\/2020\/11\/11\/ISC2-Study-Reveals-the-Cybersecurity-Workforce-Has-Grown-Globally\">Cyber security employment<\/a> must grow by 89% worldwide to cover the demand for 3.12 million more professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As if the shortage itself were not enough, rising employment costs mean small businesses in particular often ask more of their existing talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf you&#8217;re a smaller employer, your IT team is probably quite stretched and staff are wearing a lot of hats to keep the business online,&#8221; said Philip Cousins, director and lead consultant for global <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/cyber-security\/?promo_name=ENT_Cyber_DNL&amp;promo_id=289733&amp;promo_position=body&amp;promo_creative=5 Steps for Picking a Cyber Security Firm for Your Small Business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cyber security<\/a> for Royal Bank of Canada. In many cases, the IT director assumes the responsibilities of a security officer as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When forced to prioritize, smaller internal IT teams typically focus on \u201ckeeping the lights on&#8221; so that their company keeps running and generating revenue. However, from a cyber security perspective, making a company easier to operate often equates to less security. So, the challenge of protecting a small business against cyber risks intensifies even further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Realizing that they cannot protect their company by themselves, many small businesses turn to cyber security firms for help. Following a deliberate process is crucial in picking the right firm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Assess your needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many small businesses seek outside help for cyber security after they have been targeted in a cyber attack or they become aware of another company that has been hit. Owners worry about protecting their businesses and their customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A cyber security firm can confirm that a company&#8217;s internal team takes the proper precautions and identify any vulnerabilities that they should address. Determining where and why you need help is the first step in engaging external assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common reasons for hiring a cyber security firm include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Managing your firewall<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Maintaining antivirus software<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Detecting intrusions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Assessing internal controls<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Providing identity and access management<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Training employees<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Blocking denial of service attacks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<br>\u201cYou can get a holistic view into your gaps as an organization and where you should invest,&#8221; Cousins said. You also may be able to reduce capital expenses by outsourcing security equipment, he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cyber security firms offer constant vigilance as well. \u201cYou probably don&#8217;t have the resources to stand up a 24\/7 security operations center as a small business,&#8221; Cousins said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Consider the expertise required<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortinet.com\/resources\/cyberglossary\/types-of-cyber-attacks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">types of cyber attacks<\/a> are constantly evolving \u2014 and protection against one does not ensure protection against all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outsourcing cyber security allows business owners to protect themselves where they are most vulnerable. \u201cYou can tailor solutions to specific business risks that are right-sized rather than building a security team that is going to provide coverage for all things security,&#8221; Cousins said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specialties within cyber security include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Protection of sensitive client data<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Securing cloud services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Reducing fraud risk of Point of Sale systems<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Developing security policies and standards<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Preventing phishing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Forensic investigation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Incident response<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<br>Small businesses benefit from engaging experts in their greatest needs. \u201cYou can be more nimble and effective by contracting out certain security aspects,&#8221; Cousins said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Identify risks to mitigate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every company should have a vendor risk management process whether it is for hiring a security provider or not, Cousins said. \u201cYou should have a repeatable, consistent, and preferably automated, process that you can run through that will provide you with a program by which you can manage the risk of getting a supplier to supply services to you.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Such a process should include standard questions for prospective suppliers. In the case of cyber security, questions should focus on a vendor&#8217;s security. Cousins suggested questions like the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>How would you protect my data?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Do you conduct penetration tests on your network\/cloud?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Can you share the reports from third-party audits or assessments?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Do you have a 24\/7 security operations center?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>If there is a breach of my data, how would you inform me about it?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<br>The extent of the questioning depends on the risk that a business would incur by hiring a cyber security firm. \u201cIf you&#8217;re not providing any of your own data to this supplier or they don&#8217;t have access to it, that would be your lowest level of risk. Medium risk would involve the service provider having access to your data. And highest risk would be outsourcing data to a supplier and integrating internal systems with a supplier,&#8221; Cousins explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Determine a firm&#8217;s qualifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A cyber security firm&#8217;s desired qualifications depend largely on the service that it would provide. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalknowledge.com\/us-en\/resources\/resource-library\/articles\/top-paying-certifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top certifications for cyber security professionals<\/a> include Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isa.org\/certification\/certificate-programs\/isa-iec-62443-cybersecurity-certificate-program\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57512-bb6a1dfa\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist<\/a> (CFS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consultants should also have at least five years of experience and background in a company&#8217;s industry, Cousins said. They should be familiar with the type of systems that the company runs as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cousins also recommends that a small business check third-party sources like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/research\/magic-quadrant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gartner Magic Quadrant<\/a> for information on prospective vendors. Results from a security audit, like a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aicpa.org\/interestareas\/frc\/assuranceadvisoryservices\/serviceorganization-smanagement.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SOC 2 report<\/a> that examines the effectiveness of a vendor&#8217;s controls, can also help a small business determine if a firm is qualified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Do your due diligence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An extra phone call to a previous customer of a firm or an additional conversation with a peer who is familiar with their work could help a business owner confirm whether the vendor would be a good fit. \u201cThere&#8217;s a lot of informal chatting between execs in different organizations,&#8221; Cousins said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cousins also warns to watch for red flags like an overly aggressive sales approach. \u201cYou want to weed out actors not in your best interest,&#8221; he said. \u201cAny vendor that leads with fear, uncertainty, and doubt is automatically questionable in my mind.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unscrupulous behaviour like scanning a small business&#8217;s network without permission and then offering to improve the company&#8217;s security based on the results should also give an owner pause, Cousins said. So too should \u201ctechnobabble&#8221; that incessantly invokes buzz terms like \u201cblockchain,&#8221; \u201cmachine learning,&#8221; or \u201cAI.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere&#8217;s a lot of security vendors out there that are really claiming capabilities that they don&#8217;t have because those are the industry terms going around at that time,&#8221; Cousins said. \u201cIt&#8217;s over-promising but it&#8217;s also trying to baffle you with complicated stuff.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a vendor cannot communicate with you in layman&#8217;s terms, they probably have not approached your need from your perspective, which may indicate that they do not care enough to learn more about your business, Cousins said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A small business has enough challenges without worrying about whether it has picked the right vendor. 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