Online threats such as cyberterrorism and hacks are the new ­normal for businesses of all sizes. It’s a matter of when, not if, these issues 
arise.

Recognizing the need for companies to prepare for and confront cybersecurity ­challenges, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued ­guidelines (the “Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity”) to help corporations and government agencies prepare and plan for cybersecurity threats.