Summary

In this chapter, we explored a wide range of cybersecurity best practices that are essential for organizations to implement to strengthen their security posture. From foundational practices such as least privilege and patch management to critical measures such as MFA, vulnerability scanning, and security training, implementing these guidelines enables organizations to build robust defenses aligned with their business needs.

However, these best practices are most impactful when woven together into a cohesive cybersecurity program, not applied in a piecemeal fashion. Cybersecurity architects hold a crucial responsibility to holistically govern the adoption of complementary best practices that provide defense in depth across people, processes, and technology. By thoughtfully combining standards with business objectives, architects can curate tailored best practice toolkits scaling to their unique environment.

Cybersecurity best practices are not merely recommended actions...