Enhancing Cyber Security: The Role of Networking, Coordination, and Trusted Information Sharing in Organizational Resilience
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https://doi.org/10.24203/0zwra472Keywords:
Cybersecurity, Networking, Coordination, Information Sharing, Security Measures, Security Posture, Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, Network Segmentation, Access Control, Insider Threats, Information Overload, Standardization, Collaboration Defence, Competing Priorities, Trust Relationships, Data Breach, Vulnerability AssessmentAbstract
Organizations must take proactive measures to strengthen their cybersecurity posture as cyber-attacks continue to develop and become more sophisticated. Networking, coordination, and the sharing of trustworthy information among entities and organizations have become essential tactics for achieving this goal. This article gives a general overview of how networking, coordination, and trusted information sharing can improve an organization's cybersecurity posture. It covers the most recent advancements and trends in this field and analyses the advantages, difficulties, and best practices for putting these ideas into effect. The article's conclusion emphasizes the necessity of a cooperative, all-encompassing strategy for cybersecurity that incorporates networking, coordination, and reliable information exchange.
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