Is Your Business Cyber Resilient?

According to current research from companies like Carbonite and Microsoft, the pandemic is putting the goal of cyber-resilience on a fast track for many SMBs.

A strong organization’s weak link today can be in it its exposure to threats, especially as attacks are directed at organizations that have not invested in robust security measures.

The Remote Workforce

As the workforce has largely shifted to a work-at-home setup, businesses face a minefield of security risks. The introduction of unsecured devices into corporate networks poses a great challenge. While many companies see the value in extending security policies to allow for more apps that support remote work and make it as productive as possible, they need to treat each of these with a zero trust approach.

Zero trust security maintains strict access controls and does not ever trust by default.

Defense Against Malcious Attacks

An example of the growing threat today is the rise in the numbers of phishing attacks against SMBs. Malicious emails that seek to extract sensitive data from businesses are good at fooling even cyber-savvy individuals. Without an investment in email security tools, the risks posed by these malicious attempts remain and can result in increased costs and reduced profitability – at a time when most companies are already seeing economic strain.

Develop Your Plan

An effective plan can ensure that your business is prepared for any attack and is positioned to recover quickly. Your plan should include investments in tools that we would commonly think of, such as antivirus and backup.

Moving those tools and others to the cloud is taking your strategy to the next level.

According to Microsoft, companies that keep their resource on premise face a much higher incidence of successful phishing attacks. Propelled by COVID-19, a growing number of businesses are moving to cloud-based security – shoring up that weakest link.

Configuring and maintaining these critical tools can be complex, and you may benefit from the expertise that gets it done right. PSN offers business-class features with budget-friendly pricing. Contact me to see how we can support your business.

Philipp Emma | philipp@psntech.com | 313-715-3421 (cell)