Cyber Security or IT Security.
Cyber security is the protection of systems, networks and data in cyberspace. It is a critical consideration for all sizes of business today. This term covers hardware, software and data and encompasses internal and external threats. Most people are aware of the need for antivirus software, what to do if an email looks suspicious and the need to keep things up to date.
Some of what we do in terms of security involves implementing policies and making companies aware of potential risks. It is often advisable to add in some layers of security if they are needed. Backing up data is a vital part of protecting your business.
This has become more important as more business is conducted online. Larger organisations suffer badly when security is breached. Though all businesses see a negative impact. Continual monitoring can help you stay one step ahead of cyber threats. Having a plan to recover and a strategy of what would happen is also important.
Security threats are constantly changing and evolving, this means companies need to adopt a proactive approach. Threats advance faster than organisations protection.
Costs can be high after a data breach. On the whole we tend to hear about cyber attacks against high profile organisations, banks, big companies and governments. This can distort our perception. There is a very real threat to all levels of business if they are not adding the relevant layers of protection. Small businesses tend to have little or no protection to their websites and emails for example.