Why Network Security Matters
Every second of every day, an army of criminals and hackers are attempting to breach company networks and steal sensitive data for profit. Without robust network security, your organization is at risk for attacks of all kinds, from ones that are simply inconvenient to those that are severely damaging.
Ransomware
Reputation Damage
Breaches and data theft severely hurt your reputation with customers.
Regulatory Issues
Network breaches must be reported, opening your business up to legal and regulatory problems.
Productivity Loss
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Security for Businesses of All Sizes
Think your business is too small to be the target of a cyberattack? Here are two stats that will change your mind.
In the first half of 2023 alone, businesses with less than $25 million in revenue saw a 7% increase in cyberattacks. The average cost of one of these attacks was $115,000.
Now, chances are, as the owner of a small or mid-sized business, you don’t have an extra $115K to burn. And even if you did, the last thing you’d want to burn it on is a ransom demanded by some unknown person who managed to steal your company data.
So what’s the answer? How can you best protect your business from becoming one of the scores of businesses attacked annually?
It’s called managed security services.
Managed security services is a comprehensive suite of security measures delivered by a third-party provider to monitor, manage, and enhance an organization’s IT security posture.
For small and mid-sized businesses, these services offer a cost-effective way to gain access to advanced security technologies, expertise, and real-time monitoring capabilities without having to build and maintain an in-house security team.
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10 Ways to Protect Your Business From a Cyber Attack
One of the most common errors we see small to mid-sized businesses make is a lack of focus on the basics of IT security.
We get it. Security is a pain in the butt, especially when it comes to the DIY route. But consider this: Your offices have locks on the doors and most likely an alarm as well. You also probably have 24/7 monitoring so the police can arrive in a timely manner if someone tries to break in.
You need at least the equivalent of that level of security for your company’s IT systems. How do you go about achieving that? Here’s how:
1. Use commercial-grade firewalls in physical offices
Commercial-grade firewalls are physical appliances that sit between the internet and your company’s network. Obviously, this sort of device won’t work for a company that is entirely remote, but for actual offices, the protection they provide is absolutely critical.
Not all commercial-grade firewalls are created equal, however, so it’s important to go with one that is manufactured by a reputable IT security company like Cisco, SonicWall, WatchGuard, and others.
Also keep in mind that these firewalls have many features available that require an experienced professional to set up correctly. They are not “set-it-and-forget it.” That’s why it’s recommended that small to mid-sized companies use an IT provider to configure, manage, and monitor firewalls in order to maximize the investment.
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