To ensure stakeholders understand the urgency, it's important to communicate both the technical and business implications effectively. Technical Perspective Increased Vulnerabilities: Unpatched systems are prime targets for cybercriminals who exploit known vulnerabilities. Missing security updates can leave your network open to zero-day attacks, malware, and unauthorized access. Business Perspective Financial Losses: A data breach or ransomware attack can result in significant financial damages, including legal fees, regulatory fines, and lost revenue due to downtime. Customer Trust: Customers expect their data to be protected. A security incident due to outdated defenses can erode trust, leading to customer churn and negative publicity.

Falling behind on network security updates increases risk exposure. To drive urgency: Translate Risk to Business Impact – Show how breaches lead to financial loss, compliance fines, and reputational damage. Use Data & Metrics – Highlight vulnerability stats and industry benchmarks. Show the Cost of Inaction – Compare breach costs vs. proactive security. Leverage Compliance Needs – Stress legal and regulatory risks. By aligning security with business priorities, you ensure action before an incident forces it.

I will communicate the risks clearly by presenting real-world cyber threats, potential financial losses, and compliance issues. I will use simple language, visual reports, and case studies to highlight the urgency. Additionally, I will propose a structured update plan to gain stakeholder support.

Review and assess the defense-in-depth mechanism, how the traffic flows into system and appropriate security controls are implemented at each level e.g. Firewall, IPS, WAF etc. Customized and tailored rules are configured on each security control level and use cases are created according to threat landscape.