Embed Security as a Culture in a Company

Here are some steps that can be taken to embed security as a culture in the company:

1. Start with education: Educate all employees on the importance of cybersecurity and how they can contribute to keeping the company secure.

2. Develop policies and procedures: Develop clear policies and procedures for data protection, password management, access control, incident response plans, etc., and ensure that everyone understands them.

3. Conduct regular training sessions: Conduct regular training sessions for employees to keep them updated on new threats and best practices.

4. Implement security tools: Implement appropriate security tools such as firewalls, antivirus software, intrusion detection systems (IDS), etc., to protect against cyber-attacks.

5. Perform regular risk assessments: Regularly assess risks associated with different areas of the business and take necessary measures to mitigate those risks.

6. Monitor network activity: Monitor network activity regularly using automated tools like Security Information Event Management (SIEM) solutions so that any suspicious activities can be detected early on.

7. Foster a culture of accountability: Encourage employees to report any suspicious activities immediately without fear of retribution so that swift action can be taken if needed.

8. Continuously review your approach: Continuously review your approach towards cybersecurity by staying up-to-date with industry trends and evolving threats so you can adapt accordingly.

By following these steps consistently over time will help establish a strong cybersecurity culture within your startup/growing company which is essential in protecting sensitive information from cybercriminals who seek out vulnerabilities in companies' networks or applications as potential targets for their attacks.