Protecting your data and business has never been so crucial.

Why Cyber Security?

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. These cyberattacks are usually aimed at accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information, extorting money from users, or interrupting normal business processes. 

By investing in cybersecurity, you're not just protecting your data; you're ensuring that your journey remains smooth and your business can continue to soar, undeterred by the challenges that lie below. 

In our interconnected world, everyone benefits from robust cyber defence programs. On an individual level, a cybersecurity breach can lead to everything from identity theft and extortion attempts to the loss of cherished data, like family photos. For a business, the stakes are even higher; a cyberattack can be catastrophic. The reputational damage from having to inform customers and suppliers that their data is now in the wrong hands can be irreparable, much like a balloon that’s lost its way in a storm. 

Why is Cyber Security Important?

  • Staff must understand and comply
    with basic data security principles. Teaching users to be wary of suspicious email attachments, not plug in unidentified USB drives, and various other important lessons is vital for the security of any organisation.

  • Operational security includes the processes and decisions for handling and protecting data assets, organisations must have a framework for how they deal with both attempted and successful cyber attacks. The permissions users have when accessing a network and the procedures that determine how and where data may be stored or shared also fall under this umbrella.

  • Disaster recovery and business continuity define how an organisation responds to a cyber-security incident or any other event that causes the loss of operations or data. Disaster recovery policies dictate how the organisation restores its operations and information to return to the same operating capacity as before the event. Business continuity is the plan the organisation falls back on while trying to operate without
    certain resources.

  • Technology is essential in giving organisations and individuals the computer security tools needed to protect themselves from cyber attacks. Three main entities must be protected: endpoint devices like computers, smart devices, and routers, networks, and the cloud. Common technology used to protect these entities include next-generation firewalls, DNS filtering, malware protection, antivirus software, and email security solutions.