1. Audit Subscriptions and Software Licenses  
You have so many incredible tools, but are you actually getting your money’s worth of each one? In the excitement to try new tech tools businesses have a tendency to over purchase and under apply their tech tools. The beginning of the year is a great time to perform an audit on tech tools, subscriptions and software licenses.  

This process involves discovering where use cases overlap and checking to see how often your team has actively used a tool in the past year. Often businesses discover that 2 tools do nearly the same job and their team has leaned towards using one more than the other. In addition, businesses frequently discover that while team members in one department love and use a tool every day, another department has realized they have no use for the tool. Discoveries like these allow a business focus their resources on the tools that truly improve productivity, communication or workflow.   

2. Create AI Policies 
In the past year businesses in every industry have dipped their toes into using AI tools for varying use cases. What starts with excitement to discover applications for these new tools, can quickly turn to frustration or  a major cybersecurity risk for a business. The successful application of AI tools requires a business to outline an AI policy which establishes proper use cases, security measures, and a standardization of which tools will be used by all team members. A great starting point for AI use, choose one key project with specific KPI’s, thus creating a road map for future AI use at a company. Creating an effective AI policy also requires consulting with experts about the risks of improperly exposing sensitive company data to AI tools.   

3. Strengthen Cyber Security Education  
Businesses often forget that strong cyber security requires a multilayer approach. Detection and response tools are just one layer of a properly implemented cyber security strategy. Human error remains the top cybersecurity risk for most companies. As AI advances scammers use new tools to create more sophisticated phishing scams that keep users consistently on their toes. The best way to set your team up for success is to provide up to date Cyber Security Awareness training on a yearly basis. 

 Analyzing where your business stands in any of these 3 areas will prepare your business and technology for a successful New Year. However we know tackling trends and updates in technology is a challenge, on top of all your other business responsibilities. Luckily you don’t have to take on these projects alone. Contact ProActive, to see how we can help your business audit subscriptions, create an AI policy or guide your team in cyber security best practices!