A must have product for your security stack.

I have been using Cisco Umbrella before Cisco acquired OpenDNS. It has been one of the best bang-for-your-buck products any organization can procure no matter which segment you are in. Umbrella protects us on a daily basis from thousands of malware and ransomware-related issues. The reporting features are also extremely easy to use and provide a great insight into your network usage.

By leveraging the agents on the individual endpoints, users are protected even when they are not in the office. The individual agents sync back up with the Cisco server and keep their databases updated for any new malicious malware or ransomware threats. The remote branches are also connected via the Cisco Umbrella agents and provide detailed reporting.

Even though the Cisco Umbrella product integrates with other Cisco products, unfortunately, we do not use Cisco firewalls or Cisco switches. However, we use a single sign-on that allows us to be logged into the Cisco umbrella dashboard and effectively monitor any real-time threats. It is one of our top three products in our security stack. .

It is extremely important in any cyber security strategy. The ability to bounce back after a cyber attack of any kind is imperative to the success of any sized organization. A business continuity plan is the first step t achieving resiliency in cyber security.

Start with a Business Impact Analysis, followed by a Business Continuity Plan and Disaster Recovery Tabletops.