Cyber Security
Why Cyber Security matters
‘Safe’ is becoming a priority in delivery and use of IT systems. Gone are the days when hacking was the purview of vandals just looking to cause disruption. Now, it is a criminal enterprise and increasing exponentially. Not only will these criminals encrypt your data and demand a substantial ransom to let you have it back (with no guarantee that you actually will), but they will threaten to publish it online, so further damaging your company’s reputation.
The significant downtime involved in a cyber-attack can put your whole business in jeopardy and there is the further possibility of substantial fines from the Information Commissioner’s Office if you can’t show that you have taken reasonable precautions to protect the data you hold.
We have developed a high level of knowledge and experience in this area and will help you implement the right solutions, procedures and policies to enhance your businesses security.
And this isn’t just about your business. If you are engaged in business-to-business opportunities, those third parties are requiring much more evidence that you have the procedures and systems in place to protect not only your data but their data as well.
We can evaluate your systems, practices and procedures to ensure your environment is protecting your data. We can help you implement cost effective solutions and provide your staff (often the weakest part of a company’s security) with online cybersecurity training so they understand what good practice is and why it is needed.
Cyber Essentials
Having secured certification ourselves and using the Cyber Essentials criteria as a baseline for all our clients, we can guide you through obtaining Cyber Essentials certification for your company. As well as a benchmark for the company, it is becoming a more frequent requirement for business-to-business opportunities.
End User Education
Your team are often the weakest part of your IT security but have the potential to be your best defence against cybercrime; education is key to protecting your organisation’s systems. We can provide online cybersecurity training that will teach your staff the fundamentals of good security practices.
Data Backup
Not only will malicious actors try and remove access to your data but they will also try and destroy your backups, preventing you from recovering from their attacks. We utilise proven technology to keep your backups safe, so if the worst happens, you can still get back on your feet.
Endpoint Security
Your devices will be protected and monitored 24/7 with malicious activity detected often before malware is deployed. Cloud reporting alerts us to when you there is an issue so we can respond immediately.
Firewalls
Controlling your access and exposure to the internet, firewalls are your first line of defence. Our extensive knowledge of deploying and configuring firewalls will give your business an excellent defence against malicious actors. Not only will they control internet access both ways but inspect the traffic passing through them to look for malicious activity both externally and internally.
Email Security
A frequent source of security compromise, we will implement security solutions to minimise the receipt of malicious emails.