Watch OPLIN’s Webinar Security Planning from Scratch. A library-focused introduction to the new requirements, cybersecurity concepts, and tools to assist.
Request the Ohio Cyber Reserve's Ready-Made Security Program packet. An accessible template kit with clear, actionable steps to help you launch a security program from scratch.
Sign up for the Cyber Frontline First Aid Kit. A self-paced introduction to security terms and essential action items to implement.
Update backup procedures and document critical accounts. Document your library's critical business accounts and data, and make secure backups of your data, credentials, and contacts. Keep paper copies of your incident response plan and critical contacts.
Ready to start planning? Use a Cybersecurity Framework to help you prioritize.
NIST CSF 2.0 Quick Start Guide Use the concepts Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover to design a security plan that fits your library’s resources, risks, and budget.
CIS 18 Controls Organized like a Dewey Decimal of critical security controls to safeguard your organization's data and technology assets from security threats.
List existing security controls and identify areas of need.
Work with your IT provider to list the security controls your library already has in place, then compare your existing controls with a Framework to identify areas that need additional safeguards.
Review, revise, and repeat over time to build your library’s security readiness. Your security plan must change with your library's needs, resources, and personnel. Review and update the plan frequently, rehearse response and recovery steps with key team members, and mature your security preparedness over time.
