Running a business today brings plenty of challenges from HR to health and safety, however one area that we feel should never be ignored is cybersecurity.

However because cyber crime no longer dominates the headlines, it may slip down the priority list as something to address in a business.

The reality is that cyber attacks, when they do happen, have become more aggressive and destructive.  Unfortunately, it is no longer just about locking your systems it’s now common for criminals to first steal sensitive data.

The good news is that you can take steps right now to reduce the likelihood of an attack.

What Should You Have in Place?

To reduce your risk:

• Have endpoint protection and a Security Operations Centre (SOC) to monitor and stop threats 24/7

• Email filtering and phishing protection to block dangerous emails before they reach staff

• Website filtering to prevent accidental visits to malicious or compromised sites

• Secure, tested backups so you can recover without paying a ransom

• Security awareness training to help your team spot and avoid threats

• Patch management and vulnerability scanning to close weaknesses before attackers exploit them

What Happens If the Worst Happens?

Even with the best cybersecurity in place, there’s always a small risk that an attack can break through.

That’s why we’ve partnered with a cyber specialist group to be able to offer an Emergency Incident Response.   If the worst should happen, they can deploy a team of experts to contain and remediate attacks. We can also support you with data protection and compliance matters, including communications with the Data Protection Commission.

Prevention Is Always Better Than Cure

Rather than when, now is the time to act to ensure your business is fully protected.

Contact us today to schedule a cyber security readiness assessment and ensure your business is prepared to face and withstand today’s cyber threats.