Command Line Interface (CLI)

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A Command Line Interface (CLI) is a text-based user interface (UI) used to run programs, manage computer files and interact with the computer. CLIs work through input commands that are entered on a keyboard, then the commands are then run by the computer.

CLI is an older method for interacting with applications and operating systems and is used to perform specific tasks required by users. CLI is a text-based interface, unlike a GUI (Graphical User Interface), which uses graphical options that allow the user to interact with the operating system and applications easily.

The command line dropped in popularity following the introduction of GUI-based personal computer OSes like Microsoft Windows and Apple’s “classic” Mac OS in the 1980s. The command line remains an important tool for IT professionals, software developers, systems administrators, network administrators, and many others who prefer a more precise and reproducible interface to their systems.

What does this mean for an SMB?

Many SMBs will operate some systems on the command line interface. From Linux to PowerShell scripts, SMBs are still tied to CLIs to get some work done. CLIs are a strong preference for many IT professionals running specific tasks on devices; however, there is likely no reason for ordinary user to run CLI. Regardless of whether your SMB is or is not using CLI’s to perform work, there are other cybersecurity chores you should be doing to improve your cybersecurity hygiene:

Additional Cybersecurity Recommendations

Additionally, these recommendations below will help you and your business stay secure with the various threats you may face on a day-to-day basis. All of the suggestions listed below can be gained by hiring CyberHoot’s vCISO Program development services.

Govern employees with policies and procedures. You need a password policy, an acceptable use policy, an information handling policy, and a written information security program (WISP) at a minimum.

Train employees on how to spot and avoid phishing attacks. Adopt a Learning Management system like CyberHoot to teach employees the skills they need to be more confident, productive, and secure.

Test employees with Phishing attacks to practice. CyberHoot’s Phish testing allows businesses to test employees with believable phishing attacks and put those that fail into remedial phish training.

Deploy critical cybersecurity technology including two-factor authentication on all critical accounts. Enable email SPAM filtering, validate backups, deploy DNS protection, antivirus, and anti-malware on all your endpoints.

In the modern Work-from-Home era, make sure you’re managing personal devices connecting to your network by validating their security (patching, antivirus, DNS protections, etc) or prohibiting their use entirely.

If you haven’t had a risk assessment by a 3rd party in the last 2 years, you should have one now. Establishing a risk management framework in your organization is critical to addressing your most egregious risks with your finite time and money.

Buy Cyber-Insurance to protect you in a catastrophic failure situation. Cyber-Insurance is no different than Car, Fire, Flood, or Life insurance. It’s there when you need it most.

All of these recommendations are built into CyberHoot the product or CyberHoot’s vCISO Services. With CyberHoot you can govern, train, assess, and test your employees. Visit CyberHoot.com and sign up for our services today. At the very least continue to learn by enrolling in our monthly Cybersecurity newsletters to stay on top of current cybersecurity updates.

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