Guest Perspective: Rule of 1% transforms cybersecurity, IT – New Orleans CityBusiness
Carl Mazzanti, eMazzanti Technologies//September 22, 2025//
Guest Perspective: Rule of 1% transforms cybersecurity, IT
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Carl Mazzanti, eMazzanti Technologies//September 22, 2025//
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Small daily 1% improvements compound into major results
- Cybersecurity strengthened through updates, training, and monitoring
- IT operations boosted by process optimization and automation
- Continuous improvement builds resilient, adaptive organizations
We all chase the significant wins—the breakthrough idea, the game-changing product, the big customer and the overnight success. I have been President of eMazzanti Technologies for many years and my experiences have led me to think: What if the secret to great success is not in making significant strides? What if it is in taking small, steady steps instead?
The math of marginal gains is pretty impressive. Consider what happens if you make a 1% improvement every day for a year: 1.01365 = 37.78.
That is what happens when you improve by just 1% every day for a year. A small change, compounded daily, becomes nearly 38 times better.
Now flip it: 0.99365 = 0.03. A 1% daily decline leads to near-zero.
This is the Rule of 1%—and it is not just math. It is a mindset.
Forward-looking organizations build their reputation on consistent, incremental improvement. Their leadership team, engineers, and support staff do not aim for perfection. Instead, they aim to be 1% better every day. That will make all the difference.
For Cybersecurity and IT operations, the Rule of 1% can be a transformative approach. enhancing security measures and operational efficiency. By focusing on small, consistent improvements, your organization can build a robust and resilient IT infrastructure.
Cybersecurity is an important part of any organization’s IT plan. The threat landscape is always changing, so staying ahead needs a proactive approach. By applying the Rule of 1%, organizations can continuously improve their security posture. Here are some ways to do this:
– Regular updates and patches are important.
– Keeping all software and systems updated helps protect against vulnerabilities.
– This can prevent security issues from being exploited. A 1% improvement in patch management processes each day can lead to a significantly more secure environment over time.
- Employee Training and Awareness: Cybersecurity is not just the responsibility of the IT department. Every employee plays a role in maintaining security. Regular trainingsessions and awareness programs can help employees recognize and respond to potential threats. By improving training programs by 1% each day, organizations can create a culture of security awareness.
- Monitoring and Incident Response: It is important to continuously monitor network activity. Having a clear incident response plan helps detect and reduce threats. Incremental improvements in monitoring tools and response strategies can enhance an organization’s ability to respond to incidents quickly and effectively.
Improving IT Operations
IT operations are the backbone of any organization’s technology infrastructure. Applying the Rule of 1% to IT operations can lead to significant improvements in efficiency and reliability. Here are some strategies:
- Process Optimization: Identifying and eliminating inefficiencies in IT processes can lead to smoother operations. By making small, daily improvements to processes, your organization can achieve greater efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Automation: Automatingrepetitive tasks can free up valuable time for all staff to focus on more strategic initiatives. Incremental improvements with automation can lead to significant time savings and increased productivity.
- Performance Monitoring: Regularly checking the performance of IT systems can help find problems before they get worse. By continuously improving monitoring tools and techniques, organizations can ensure that their systems are running optimally.
Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement
The key to leveraging the Rule of 1% in Cybersecurity and IT is to create a culture of constant improvement. This involves encouraging every team member to look for opportunities to make small, incremental improvements in their daily work. By doing this, organizations can build a strong and flexible IT environment. This environment can adapt to new needs and challenges.
The Rule of 1% is a powerful concept that can drive significant improvements in Cybersecurity and IT operations. Organizations can make small, steady improvements.
This helps them build a strong and secure IT system. A good IT system supports their business goals, improves security and efficiency, and encourages a culture of ongoing improvement, which can lead to long-term success.
So here is my challenge to you:
- Start today.
- Pick one thing—just one—and improve it by 1%.
- Then do it again tomorrow.
- And the next day.
Because the difference between good and great is often just a series of small, smart choices made consistently over time. And that is not just a business strategy. That is a life strategy.
Imagine if every person in your organization committed to being 1% better each day. One percent more focused. One percent more empathetic. One percent more innovative.
What kind of culture would that create? What kind of results would that drive?
This philosophy is not about perfection. It is about progress. It is about showing up each day with the intention to grow, to learn, to refine. 
Carl Mazzanti is president of eMazzanti Technologies in Hoboken, NJ, providing IT Consulting and Cyber Security Services for businesses ranging from home offices to multinational corporations.
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