IT Service Transition
Cyber Security
If you run a small business or a multinational company, the protection of your Information systems is crucial for your success. Cyber Security is the protection of information systems from any unauthorized access. As information technology is rapidly advancing, it is becoming more and more difficult to protect yourself against hackers or the bad guys. Without a proper guard which secures your business perimeter, you can never guarantee that your information systems will remain secure.
How can things go wrong if you don’t have proper Cyber Security in place?
Things can go wrong to extremes if you don’t have proper security in place. Consider the following real-world examples of how badly the lack of cyber security can affect your business:
Scenario 1: (Ransomware Attack)
A crucial member of your team reports that his computer is suddenly out of control. You call a cyber security expert, and he finds out that a considerable part of your business information is stolen. You have become a victim of a ransomware attack. Your information is encrypted by a hacker and there is no way to get your information back unless you pay them a big sum of money.
Scenario 2: (phishing Attack)
The HR manager of your company reports that suddenly the whole HR team has no access to their computers, and they are blocked out of their system because an employee has clicked on a suspicious link which he has got via an email. Your whole HR database and the payroll information of your employees are at stake. You are facing another hacker attack which is called phishing.
Scenario 3: (Denial-of-Service (DOS) Attack)
This time the most brutal one. Your network devices are flooded with unwanted traffic to overload your network resources and bandwidth. Your whole IT system which means every computer in your company is infected with malware. Your whole business infrastructure is under attack. This type of attack will cause you extreme damage which in many cases destroys businesses.
There are a number of attacks which could make you a target and thousands of such attacks take place daily in the world. Some of the common attacks are as follows:
SQL Injections
This happens when an attacker inserts malicious code into a server system using a query language called SQL. As a result, the server delivers sensitive information which you will never want to give out. Websites are the main target of such attacks. This is why you have to take care of your website and make sure that the code is well written and well protected against SQL injections.
Zero-day Exploit
A Zero-day-Exploit refers to exploiting a network vulnerability when it is newly discovered, and nobody has taken care of it yet. The hackers try to take advantage of the time available before the security patch arrives. Avoiding such attacks is very difficult and requires constant monitoring and detection on a daily basis. You must be up to date on modern threat management techniques to avoid Zero-day Exploits.
Internet of Things (IoT) Attacks
Nowadays almost every imaginable device on earth can be connected to the internet. On one side it creates great convenience and ease for people. On the other hand, it provides an easy gateway for attackers to get access to your network. For example, once attackers get access to your fridge (which has Wi-Fi and is connected to your home network), they will get access to all devices which are connected to this network, and you will never know that your fridge has caused you a big problem.
What can we do for you as your Cyber Security consultant?
We have a team of cyber security experts who have long-time cybercrime experience in helping companies against information theft. If you need one consultant once a month or require a whole team of cyber security experts, we can offer you, our services.
Benefits of Managed IT Security:
Access to experts with broader and deeper cyber security expertise
Ability to respond quickly and effectively to threats
Reduced security-issues cost
The Bottom Line
The complexity and variety of cyberattacks are rapidly increasing, which makes it very challenging to keep your information and information systems secured. In general, you should use standard cyber security techniques and preventive measures, use firewalls, antivirus solutions, and constant threat management. In addition, your soft- and hardware should be up to date.
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