Cyber hygiene refers to fundamental security practices that maintain an organization’s health and resilience. The four pillars of cyber hygiene are knowing your inventory, configuration and patch management, log management, and data management. These pillars help organizations identify assets, detect unauthorized changes, manage vulnerabilities, and secure sensitive data. Despite their simplicity, many organizations neglect these basics due to limited budgets or resources. Strengthening these foundational areas enhances visibility, reduces risks, and prevents breaches. As emphasized after incidents like SolarWinds, strong cyber hygiene is vital for sustaining effective security operations.

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