IT security, also known as ‘cyber security’, can seem daunting with high tech acronyms and impenetrable terminology; it is little wonder most businesses feel it is beyond their reach or budget… but, it really isn’t!
Cyber security is defined as the protection of internet-connected computer systems and networks from cyber threats, theft or damage to their hardware, software and electronic data. With this in mind, how are you protecting your businesses IT systems?
Not having adequate IT security protection for your business is risky, especially in this current time where cyber security threats and attacks are becoming increasingly common.
The truth is that using 6 common sense and cost-effective cyber security steps, you can deter many cyber criminals from infiltrating and accessing your business’s computer systems.
The questions you should be asking yourself are:
- Are firewalls turned on and effectively configured?
- Do we limit what users can do on their PC’s or laptops?
- Do we always insist on “best practice” passwords, plus 2-factor authentication, where possible?
- Is your antivirus protection adequate?
- Are Windows, Office and other updates turned on and applied regularly?
- Do you inform and educate your staff on the risks?
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What to Expect from DSM’s IT Security Services
Good IT security services should feel like part of your everyday IT support, not a separate, occasional project. DSM’s IT security services are built into everything we do, from email filtering and endpoint protection through to staff awareness training, so risk is reduced continuously rather than reviewed once a year.
Our IT security services typically include firewall management, patching, multi-factor authentication and regular vulnerability assessments, tailored to the size and risk profile of your business. Because our IT security services are delivered by the same team that manages your managed IT support, nothing falls between two providers pointing fingers at each other when something goes wrong.
Cyber threats change constantly, so our IT security services are reviewed and updated on an ongoing basis rather than left static. For up-to-date, independent guidance on protecting your organisation, the National Cyber Security Centre’s advice and guidance is a good starting point for any UK business.
Whether you need a single security audit or a fully managed IT security services contract, DSM can scale support to match your budget and compliance requirements.
DSM’s own IT security services are backed by our ISO 27001 certified information security management system, giving customers independent assurance that our processes meet a recognised international standard. When you choose DSM for IT security services, you are working with a partner that holds itself to the same standard it recommends to clients, rather than a reseller simply passing on someone else’s tools. This certification covers areas such as access control, incident management and staff security awareness, all of which feed directly into the IT security services we deliver day to day. Customers in regulated sectors particularly value working with an IT security services provider that can evidence its own compliance posture alongside the technical protection it provides.