While many companies have a 9-to-5 security staff, hackers don’t punch a clock. However, your 
network can still remain secure in the 16 hours in-between—you just need to focus activities to provide maximum coverage for the network.
In today’s connected world, hacking is a 24/7 business. Whether approaching it as a job or a hobby, hackers don’t punch a clock.
While many companies don’t have the budget for 24/7 security managers, that doesn’t mean you should just give up on security. If your security staff, or your one security staff member, is on a 9-to-5 schedule, your network can still remain secure in the 16 hours in-between — you just need to focus activities to provide maximum coverage for the network.
Develop a methodical, comprehensive task list that provides the most efficient means of securing your network. To jump-start your planning, here are eight simple tasks you should make sure to check off every day. Eight daily steps to a more secure network - Strategy - Architecture - Builder AU
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