The Digital World operates around the globe on a 24/7 basis, providing connections for businesses of all shapes and sizes.
However, the Digital World is also in a constant fight against Cyber attacks as criminals attempt to steal data which they can sell to the highest bidder to make a profit from.
To stay protected, you need to have Cyber Security protecting your business, its assets and data.
What is Cyber Security?
According to the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre, the definition of Cyber Security is:
Cyber security helps individuals and organisations reduce the risk and impact of cyber attacks.
The core function of Cyber Security is to defend the digital services and devices we rely on from online threats, which includes safeguarding the vast amounts of data and personal information stored locally or in the cloud.
Cyber security also ensures that innovative and emerging technologies (such as AI) can be deployed in a secure way, so the opportunities they present can be fully realised.
Why is Cyber Security important?
Cyber security matters because most organisations in the UK, and around the world, rely on digital technology to function.
It ensures the UK’s critical national infrastructure continues to operate in our increasingly connected world, and that governments can provide essential services.
Businesses that suffer a cyber attack or data breach can expect financial losses, lengthy service disruption, regulatory fines and reputational damage.
Cyber security should therefore be a key part of every organisation’s operational resilience and defence.
Cyber Security for the Individual as well.
Phones, smart devices, computers and the internet are now a fundamental part of modern life. Cyber security can prevent criminals from accessing our accounts and services, and helps us to navigate our online lives, safely and with confidence.
Cyber Security Tools
There are many tools that Cyber Security can employ for your business, regardless of size or sector, keeping you and your customers as safe as possible.
These tools include:
- Firewalls
- Anti-malware/anti-virus software
- Network intrusion detection systems
- Encryption tools
- Password Managers
- Specialised platforms for security tasks
- and many more.
These tools help detect and prevent threats, secure networks and endpoints, and analyse system vulnerabilities, to make sure that you have the best defence possible.
Maximum Networks
At Maximum Networks, we can easily provide your company with a review which could help improve your business & provide potential cost savings.
Get in touch with the Maximum Networks team today on 0330 102 7444 or using our contact form