{"id":5069,"date":"2021-07-16T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-16T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jumpcloud.com\/blog\/?p=5069"},"modified":"2024-01-29T16:39:43","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T21:39:43","slug":"security-checklist-startup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/blog\/security-checklist-startup","title":{"rendered":"A Security Checklist for Your Startup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In today\u2019s business environment where workforces are mobile and the most important data is stored in the cloud, security is paramount. This is especially true for startups because they change quickly, are often working with fewer resources and less specialized personnel than their more established counterparts, and are operating with a relatively small budget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite these challenges, however, startups\u2019 newness can also play to their advantage: they\u2019re generally less entrenched in legacy equipment and processes than large, established companies. This gives startups a fairly blank slate to build an IT infrastructure that\u2019s optimal<\/em> rather than convenient<\/em>, and their size and modernity give them the nimbleness they need to pivot quickly and execute on initiatives effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One critical part of building the optimal IT infrastructure is developing a comprehensive and strategic security plan. This checklist is not all-encompassing; individual processes, equipment, goals, and other factors will influence each company\u2019s security needs. However, it does provide a solid foundation for building an effective startup security plan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Control User Access to IT Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the most critical parts of any security strategy is to control user access<\/a> to all the IT resources within your infrastructure. This includes devices and equipment, applications, files (in cloud storage or a NAS), network(s), data and databases, reporting and analytics, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Securing Users<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most effective way to control user access to the resources they need is with a robust IAM program. The ideal IAM program for a startup includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n