Digital Security Assessment

Please answer the following questions to assess your organization's digital security:

Does your organization enforce the use of strong, unique passwords for all accounts?

Are multi-factor authentication (MFA) or two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled on your organization’s critical accounts?

Do you regularly update and change passwords for your accounts and devices?

Does your organization encrypt sensitive data both in storage and during transmission?

Do you have regular backups of critical data, and are these backups stored securely?

Is access to sensitive data restricted to authorized personnel only?

Does your organization use firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems to protect your network?

Are all devices connected to your network regularly updated with the latest security patches?

Do you have secure Wi-Fi networks (e.g., using WPA3) and restrict access to trusted devices only?

Does your organization have measures in place to protect against phishing attacks?

Are your organization’s communications encrypted end-to-end, especially for sensitive information?

Do you verify the identity of contacts before sharing sensitive information via email or messaging platforms?

Are your organization’s social media accounts secured with strong, unique passwords and 2FA?

Do you regularly monitor and manage permissions for third-party apps connected to your social media accounts?

Is there a protocol in place for responding to security breaches on your organization’s online platforms?

Are all devices used by your organization protected with antivirus software and regularly updated?

Do you have a policy for securing lost or stolen devices (e.g., remote wiping, device tracking)?

Are USB drives and external storage devices scanned for malware before use?

Does your organization have an incident response plan in place for dealing with cyberattacks or data breaches?

Are staff members trained on what to do in case of a digital security incident?

Do you regularly review and update your incident response plan based on lessons learned from past incidents?

Do you conduct regular digital security training sessions for your staff?

Are employees aware of the latest digital threats, such as ransomware and phishing scams?

Do you have a clear policy in place regarding the use of personal devices for work-related tasks?

Is your organization compliant with relevant data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)?

Do you regularly review your organization’s policies to ensure they are up-to-date with current legal and regulatory requirements?

Are you aware of the legal implications of a data breach and the steps required to report it?

Do you evaluate the digital security practices of third-party vendors and partners before engaging with them?

Are contracts with third parties reviewed to ensure they include adequate data protection clauses?

Do you have agreements in place with third parties regarding the handling and protection of shared data?