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This section covers how we secure your data and your network
You may already have the latest technologies and happy with the solutions you are using. Is your data and network secure though? Do you have all the services you need to protect you and your business?
Cyber Security
Cyber security involves protecting computer systems, networks, and data from digital attacks, unauthorized access, and damage. It encompasses a range of practices and technologies designed to safeguard information integrity, confidentiality, and availability. Key components include firewalls, antivirus software, encryption, and intrusion detection systems. Cyber security is essential for preventing data breaches, identity theft, and cyber espionage, ensuring that sensitive information remains secure in an increasingly connected world.
Cyber Essentials
Cyber Essentials is not spoken about enough. It is a UK government-backed scheme designed to help organizations protect themselves against common online threats. It provides a set of basic technical criteria to ensure your data is secure. The scheme offers two levels of certification: Cyber Essentials, which involves a self-assessment, and Cyber Essentials Plus, which includes a hands-on technical verification. Achieving certification not only shows you are taking the right steps to secure data but also demonstrates a commitment to cybersecurity, which can be crucial for securing business contracts. Speak to us today to get your business certified!
Anti Virus
“Apple Macs don’t need Anti Virus?” It’s one we hear a lot. This is absolutely not true. “I’m just using one of the free Anti Virus solutions” is the other one.
The fact of the matter is Anti Virus is a must that acts as an important defence. We use a fantastic cloud based solution that alerts us if a vulnerability tries to install itself on customer devices. Most of the time it stops it but it’s great that we are alerted so we can check. The other great thing is that it doesn’t slow your machine down as traditional Anti Virus solutions used to.
Security Gateways
With so many devices that we but today being internet enabled, it’s worrying how easy some of them can be to exploit. That little device that you bought to be able to remotely switch the light on and off or that cheap web cam that supports WiFi can all have vulnerabilities that allow hackers to exploit your network. Installing devices that include intrusion prevention and detection is another defence barrier to identify the weaknesses that are trying to be exploited.
Multi Factor Authentication
Passwords are just not secure enough anymore. We’ve seen password policies needing to get more and more complicated that results in us needing to write them down. How many monitors do you have in your office with passwords written on post it notes? Multi factor authentication is a better way of securing your solutions and networks. Many of the services you subscribe to now have this capability. It’s worth having us review the systems you have and we can make sure they are secure to prevent data breaches.
Secure Private Networks
These are more commonly known as virtual private networks (VPN’s) and are a great way to provide users with secure access to resources that can normally only be accessed from the office. Many of our customers you this to access some of their traditional applications such as their finance system or other applications that they have installed in their office.
Encrypted email
Data that you send on email is not encrypted - fact. If it’s intercepted anyone can read it. That’s why it’s recommended that things like passwords are never sent by email. Sometimes you may want to be able to send a spreadsheet with some sensitive data to someone.
Data Encryption
Data encryption is a security process that converts plain text into a coded format, known as ciphertext, to prevent unauthorized access. This transformation uses algorithms and encryption keys, ensuring that only those with the correct decryption key can read the original data. Encryption is crucial for protecting sensitive information, such as personal data, financial transactions, and confidential communications, from cyber threats and unauthorized access. It is widely used in various applications, including online banking, secure communications, and data storage.