Cybersecurity is a team sport—but only if everyone knows their position.
At Kyber Security, we protect your organization like it’s our own. But even the strongest cybersecurity solutions can falter if there’s one fatal flaw: unclear responsibility.
That’s where the Shared Responsibility Matrix (SRM) comes in. It’s not a buzzword. It’s a business-saving blueprint.
The Problem: Unclear Roles Lead to Gaps
You’ve outsourced IT. You’ve layered in security tools. You’ve even trained your users (hopefully). But here’s the real question:
Do you know who is responsible for what?
– Who is responsible for identifying critical data?
– Who ensures your backups are tested and will be effective when you need them?
– Who’s responsible for making sure ex-employees no longer have access to your systems?
– Who is responsible for ensuring that security tools are on ALL of your employee devices?
If your answer is anything short of crystal clear, there’s risk. And that risk can turn into breach, downtime, or noncompliance faster than you think.
The Solution: A Shared Responsibility Matrix
We created a Shared Responsibility Matrix to fix exactly this problem. It outlines every major area of IT and cybersecurity—from endpoint security to remote access management—and clearly defines:
– What Kyber Security (your MSP/MSSP) handles
– What your internal team is responsible for
– What we do together
No finger pointing. No assumptions. Just clarity.
Here’s a glimpse:
| Responsibility Area | We Handle | You Handle | Shared |
| Security Tool Deployment | Configure & maintain tools | Ensure employees don’t bypass them | Review effectiveness regularly |
| Incident Response | Investigate & remediate | Test IR plans and respond internally | Coordinate during incidents |
| Patch Management | Patch managed systems | Update legacy/custom systems | Prioritize based on assessments |
| Backup & Disaster Recovery | Monitor & manage backups | Identify critical data | Test recovery procedures |
| User Access Management | Manage MFA, AD, SSO | Define roles & follow policy | Audit and approve access changes |
The Plan: How It Works
- We assess your current IT and security landscape
2. We build the matrix together
3. We revisit and update regularly
The Success: No More Guesswork
With a shared responsibility matrix in place, you get:
✅ Confidence in who owns what
✅ Compliance support that stands up to audits
✅ Faster response in the event of an incident
✅ A stronger, more united defense
The Risk of Inaction
Without a shared responsibility matrix, you risk:
– Critical patches going uninstalled
– Backups failing silently
– Old users retaining access
– Compliance gaps that only surface during an audit
– Delayed response when minutes matter most
Cybercriminals love unclear lines of responsibility. Don’t give them an edge.
Ready to Take Control?
Kyber Security works with organizations like yours every day to clarify, document, and operationalize security roles through our Shared Responsibility Matrix.
Let’s stop the confusion—before it leads to compromise.
Cybersecurity Guidance for Fairfield County Businesses
Kyber Security is a Trumbull, CT-based managed IT and cybersecurity provider serving businesses throughout Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk, and the rest of Fairfield County. Talk to us about your security strategy.