1. Setup early threat detection systems
   
   Prevention is always better than cure; take it from ManageEngine. Companies must have a proactive approach to robust their cybersecurity against hackers—one of which is investing early to prevent future cyber threats. “We recommend that you implement user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA) as an early threat detection and prevention system. With UEBA, you can construct a baseline that defines normal user behavior patterns. In case of any anomalous behavior on your network, you’ll be informed about it instantly,” ManageEngine said. “This is particularly useful for thwarting insider attacks. Intrusion detection systems that flag malicious network traffic are another great strategy.”
    

2. Monitor high-level access to critical resources
   
   Another way to robust your security from the inside-out threat is ensuring access privileges are well coordinated, validated, and in line with their roles and specific tasks. “Every organization will have users in highly critical roles; these users might have higher security privileges for access to sensitive resources on the network,” ManageEngine said. Privileged access management (PAM360), ManageEngine’s enterprise PAM solution, helps IT teams take control of their privileged access routines. “It’s important to monitor to determine if resources have been misconfigured or if information unrelated to a user’s role has been accessed,” they added.
   
   

3. Configure automated incident response
   
   Like the immune system of humans, we have natural antibodies that serve as the first line of defense against infections. In IT, this is called automated incident response. It serves as the first line of defense in reporting and containing malicious threats the company may receive. “This plan will result in a series of containment and elimination measures that prevent a potential threat from spreading and infecting the network. This response plan can be automated so that you benefit from an immediate reaction to the threat,” ManageEngine said. 
   
   

4. Implement Endpoint Threat Detection
   
   To ensure robust cybersecurity, another best practice is implementing endpoint threat detection. “Endpoint security is a crucial element of any cybersecurity plan. Effectively protecting your endpoint devices, like servers, laptops, and desktops, includes setting up firewalls, antivirus solutions, and email filters,” ManageEngine said. “Your endpoint solution should have threat detection and automatic response capabilities, and you should expand your endpoint protection to your cloud resources as well.”
   
   

5. Have effective correlation rules in place
   
   When it comes to recurring errors and mistakes within the IT realm, you must have 24/7 network monitoring enabled to check several logs to identify patterns and correlations it. “This helps you see the big picture and identify a potential threat. A lot of SIEM solutions provide you with the option to build customized correlation rules that can be tailored to fit your business’s needs and your security risk strategy. A framework of built-in rules can help you get started,” ManageEngine said.
   
   

6. Use multi-factor authentication for users in your domain
   
   Last but not least, add multi-factor authentication to your IT system. Think about it as a double-lock door that helps you secure essential things such as critical data and sensitive information. With advanced password-cracking software these days, hackers can easily get into your company’s system. “ManageEngine’s own ADSelfService Plus offers a variety of multi-factor authentication techniques. Authentication through alternative modes makes it difficult for threat actors to impersonate your identity. Multi-factor authentications are part of many compliance laws, so that is another item checked off your compliance checklist,” ManageEngine said. 

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