Ready to kick off 2025 with a bang? We’re diving into the must-dos for your Q1 2025 compliance and cybersecurity checklist, sprinkling in some risk management wisdom, and why Windows 10 is about as fashionable as shoulder pads in the 2020s. Plus, we sprinkle in a hearty dose of snark to keep you entertained while you get your compliance game strong. Oh and if your incident response plan is just “hope for the best,” it’s time to tune in.
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PriSec Priorities Q1 2025 – Ep 491
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PriSec Priorities Q1 2025
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[12:01]Welcome to 2025! As we dive into Q1, it’s time to shake off the holiday fog and get laser-focused on your PriSec priorities. Starting the year strong means tackling those critical to-do items early, so you’re not scrambling when deadlines creep up. From reporting breaches under 500 individuals to planning for Windows 10 End of Life, this episode is your Q1 cybersecurity game plan. Let’s cut through the clutter and make sure you’ve got everything you need to hit the ground running!
1. Breaches Under 500 Individuals: Report Them!
- Reminder: All breaches under 500 individuals must be reported to OCR within 60 days of the end of the year they occurred.
- Q1 Priority: Submit as soon as investigations wrap—don’t leave it hanging for December!
- No worries: OCR doesn’t care if you batch multiple reports at once.
2. Risk Management Plan Review
- Start Q1 by reviewing your 2024 risk management plan.
- Update notes with any pending tasks—what’s incomplete, delayed, or needs adjusting for 2025?
3. Identify SRA Needs Based on Current Project Plans
- List out business plans to determine where you need immediate Security Risk Analyses (SRAs).
- Hot Topic: Windows 10 EOL on October 14, 2025—start planning now:
- How will you phase out machines safely?
- What’s your strategy for decommissioning to avoid introducing vulnerabilities?
- Assess where your organization stands with HPH Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPGs).
- Q1 Focus: Plan for HICP to address RECSEC and meet CPG essentials more efficiently.
- Kick off the year with a training roadmap:
- May Boot Camp: Who’s attending? Register early.
- Monthly Hangouts: H4M members—last Wednesday, 2 PM. Can’t make it? Watch the recordings.
- Research 2025 webinars and conferences to prioritize continuing education.
- Start early: Evaluate which hardware needs immediate attention:
- Windows 10 systems are obvious, but check other devices—like that 4+ year-old UDM I am replacing this year—for replacement planning. (October 14, 2025 is EOL for Windows 10. In case you missed it in the SRA step.)
- Focus on Q1 assessments to avoid surprises later in the year.
- Schedule a Q1 drill to test and refine processes early.
- Confirm the contact information for your team and vendors
- Confirm there have been no changes to your insurance policies
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4. RecSec and HPH CPG Reviews
5. Training Plans for 2025
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6. Technology Plan Quick Dive
7. Incident Response Plan Check-Up
That’s a wrap on your Q1 PriSec checklist! Taking care of these tasks now will save you headaches later and keep your organization ahead of the curve. Remember, the key to success is planning early, documenting thoroughly, and staying proactive.
There you have it – your Q1 2025 compliance and cybersecurity survival guide. From the must-handle breaches to gearing up for Windows 10’s farewell tour, we’ve armed you with the tools to own Q1 like a compliance rock star. So go forth, review, report, and replace – because a solid plan today is your best shield against headaches tomorrow. Think of your compliance checklist like a parachute – it’s better to have it ready before you realize you’re free-falling.
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