A risk assessment is an evaluation of potential risks and vulnerabilities associated with your IT systems. It is important for cybersecurity because it helps you identify cyber threats, understand them and take any necessary actions to protect against those threats. Knowing the risks associated with cyber security helps you take the appropriate steps to mitigate those risks.

In order to protect your IT systems from cybersecurity threats, consider the following steps:

1. Assess all threats and risks posed by your IT infrastructure.
2. Define security policies and procedures to protect against potential threats.
3. Regularly update, patch, and maintain all software and hardware.
4. Train employees on security policies and procedures.
5. Limit access to your systems to only those who need it.
6. Ensure that data is backed up regularly.
7. Implement an intrusion detection system.
8. Encrypt data when necessary.