IT/Cyber Security
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IT/Cyber Security
Malicious attacks on your computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, network and data is extremely prevalent in today’s business world. Information Technology or Cyber Security is when a business uses multiple measures of security through strategy and implementation to keep the highest form of integrity of information and resources as well as protect the business as a whole.
Cyberthreats are rapidly evolving and so is cyber security. The only way to remain secure is to use a broad, dynamic and comprehensive integration of security tools and methodologies to protect, block, and respond to threats. These methods include but are not limited to anti-viruses, firewalls, and defense in depth strategies. Three main controls can ensure that you are secure. These controls are physical, technical and administrative.
- Physical controls help to protect IT systems from physical threats. Some examples would be security guards, locked doors, CCTV, redundancies for environmental issues, and so much more.
- Technical controls primarily work to secure a business network system. Protection varies from company to company but is applied on the hardware, software and network levels. This layered security approach serves as a huge benefit.
- Administrative controls is the act of implementing procedures and policies within an organization that involves employee education and training. Oftentimes neglected, it is essential for the people who are involved in your organization to understand, identify and respond to security threats and vulnerabilities.
Things to Consider
Because of the nature of the internet and how it affects business operations cyber threats are constantly changing. By understanding common practices, trends and emerging threats within the security community, we have effectively secured thousands of businesses and organizations.
77 terabytes of internet traffic takes place online each second. Malicious code and organizations are constantly working to infiltrate, disrupt, and steal your information. According to Verizon, 43% of breaches impact small and medium sized businesses. Taking the right precautions will help mitigate and prevent all of these attempts.
Consider the following:
- Is your software up to date?
- Is your information secure?
- Have you tested your firewalls?
- Have you taught your employees the different ways cyber criminals infiltrate systems?
- Do your employees recognize when they have been exposed or attacked?
- Do you have formal security policies?
- Does your organization have strong password, reporting, and two-factor authentication policies?
- Do you have an incident response plan?
Where Qrapht can help?
Understanding that this a complex procedure to implement, we have worked to simplify the process through comprehensive analysis and supplier portfolios. Qrapht has reach, depth, and tenure within the cyber security industry. With our knowledgeable engineers and facilitators we can assess your current state, identify potential points of vulnerability, and find the right supplier and partner to help you remain secure. And remember, Qrapht doesn’t charge you anything so you know we have your best interest in mind.
IT/Cyber Security Frequently Asked Questions
It is important to know that over 75% of breaches are because third-party vendors and their products have vulnerabilities. This is because they sometimes have a poor environment of control processes. It is equally important to choose vendors that both have a strong history of security and they follow the same security practices that the hiring organization has. This also includes making sure that third-party vendor contracts have security control requirements.
There are many important factors that go into securing any organization. Making sure that there are no weak links is very important. This means that educating and training employees through the entire organization is a key part of maintaining that security. This includes creating, implementing and maintaining strong policies and procedures as well as adhering to those policies.
If you don’t have a plan in place to deal with security incidents, then you will already face many challenges. Through understanding all scenarios, and points of vulnerability as well as forming a response plan that is run by trusted individuals that work across the organization is equally important.
There are many things you can implement to build a more secure organization. Multi-factor authentication, encryption of data, investigation of anomalies and abnormalities, controlling user access and controlling user privilege to control software are just a few of the things that should be included.
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