Cyber Security
Cyber security is an ever-present concern for businesses in all verticals whether your concern is securing critical customer proprietary data, protecting your intellectual property, maintaining the integrity of internal processes, or meeting regulatory requirements. As technology evolves, hacker capabilities also grow. More than ever, organizations need to be vigilant in their cyber security plans and policies. But, most businesses lack the time and in-house expertise to identify their vulnerabilities or defend their networks and systems in a way that evolves with the constantly changing threats.
Tel-Affinity works closely with our customers to identify their security vulnerabilities and help them develop strategies for avoiding damaging cyber attacks across their networks over time. Hackers don’t stop experimenting with new ways to infiltrate networks, so your security solutions need to stay ahead of the evolving threats. And because securing your network requires securing your people and processes – as well as your technology – our vendors address your security from multiple angles.
Why Do Businesses Need Cyber Security?
Hacking is big business today, and bad actors abound. Every business is vulnerable.
Not too long ago, internet connectivity was mostly limited to communication and information gathering. Today, a majority of organizations use their networks and connectivity as a component of core business functions. Critical data and operations are on the line every moment of every day. Cyber security can help defend against:
Malware.
These nasty programs enter systems through a variety of means such as email attachments and connection to infected drives on a network. Once your systems are infected, you can lose sensitive data, or worse.
Ransomware.
Similar to malware, ransomware effectively locks up your systems and files, rendering them inaccessible until you pay a ransom to the cybercriminal – usually in the form of Bitcoin or some other cryptocurrency.
Distributed Denial of Service.
This malicious attack is focused on business disruption. A DDOS attack floods your server with traffic that shuts down operability. While you may be able to recover once detected, your business may have lost vast amounts of money in missed sales and reputation damage.
These are just a few examples of potential cyber security problems affecting businesses. And the future will likely bring more variations of these malicious attacks.
Cyber security also may be required as part of regulatory compliance. If your business handles credit card payments, healthcare information, or other regulated activities, strong cyber security is not optional and is needed to stay PCI and HIPAA compliant.
If you’re in the financial investment field, identifying vulnerabilities and addressing them through penetration testing and other analyses should be a part of your investment due diligence to ensure that valuable intellectual property is protected.
Get Cyber Security Help From a Trusted Partner
Developing a cyber security strategy is not a one-size-fits-all scenario. It varies based on your industry, business size, and the resources you need to supplement. We help identify your vulnerabilities, and then we find the best cyber security solutions for your needs no matter what stage of cyber security implementation or understanding you’re in. We’re your expert partner for creating the right roadmap to address your exposure and close any security gaps.
Looking for more information on how to secure your network and systems? Contact Tel-Affinity today.