No matter what industry you’re in, your business likely depends on a wide variety of online communications and services. From virtual chat software to customer-facing support systems, losing network access could leave your company scrambling to deal with a plethora of negative consequences. Delays in one area could lead to problems in another, and even the restoration of the services could result in a workflow backup, loss of productivity and eroded confidence in your company. According to Gartner, something as minor as one minute of downtime can cost your company up to an average of $540,000 an hour.
Whether it’s because of a power outage, natural disaster, or basic human error, no company can afford to deal with the extensive impacts of system downtime. The best way to mitigate downtime risks and minimize the associated costs is to invest in preventative maintenance. If you’re interested in keeping your downtime levels as low as possible without breaking the bank, review these three cybersecurity solutions that can help you avoid costly downtime. At Kinetic Technology Group, we can provide the solutions your business needs to thrive.
1. Identify and Address Threats with a Risk Assessment
To keep your organization protected, it’s important to gain visibility into the existing and emerging threats to your critical assets, operations and intellectual property. The most efficient and cost-effective method of accomplishing these goals is to conduct a thorough risk assessment. This is where your company can identify your current IT requirements, review the adequacy of your existing cybersecurity policies, analyze threats and vulnerabilities and develop practical recommendations for improvement.
2. Protect Your Business with a Multi-Layered Cybersecurity Strategy
The key to providing the most comprehensive defense against a variety of cyberthreats is to layer multiple types of security measures so that the gaps, loopholes and vulnerabilities between each measure are significantly smaller, allowing hackers considerably less time and the ability to gain entry. Why settle for a strategy that focuses exclusively on network security when you can deploy a multi-layered strategy that encompasses everything from firewalls and data backup to cloud security and mobile device protection? To implement a strategy like this in your organization, you’ll need to analyze existing weaknesses in your IT infrastructure, review existing security policies and create an integrated mesh of protection around your company’s systems.
3. Teach Your Employees to be the First Line of Defense with Cybersecurity Training
If your employees aren’t capable of recognizing a cyberthreat, they cannot be tasked with avoiding, reporting or mitigating one. On the other hand, making employees aware of cyberthreats and how to combat them, is a surefire way of strengthening one of the most vulnerable links in the chain. After all, approximately 95 percent of security breaches occur as a result of human error. No number of firewalls or amount of security software can combat the negative impact of employees who are left vulnerable to phishing, malware and other sneaky tactics. To make sure your employees are the first line of defense against cyberthreats, you’ll want to invest in an ongoing training program that’s customized for your unique business needs.
Secure Your Critical Systems from Cyberthreats and Unplanned Downtime
If you’re looking to invest upfront in proactive cybersecurity measures and greatly mitigate the chances of a security breach hurting your operations and breaking the bank, it’s time to partner with a technology partner that has your best interest in mind. At Kinetic Technology Group, we’ll assist you in identifying current and emerging threats, implementing a multilayered cybersecurity strategy and providing your employees with cybersecurity training to help mitigate any potential risks. Contact one of our security experts today!
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Jim is the fearless leader of the Kinetic team. He founded Kinetic more than two decades ago with one simple purpose – make technology do what it promises to do. He has spent the last 25 years doing just that. Every IT system Jim mans is fully subservient to its owner. When he isn’t reveling in new technology, he spends time with his wife Julia and their two sons who are grown, married, and both expecting babies.
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Richie Owen is an adept IT professional known for his innovative problem-solving. With a strong background in security systems for financial institutions over the past nine years, Richie excels in resolving networking and cabling challenges. Off-duty, he’s a bass-playing musician and a dirt bike enthusiast. In his six months at Kinetic, Richie has demonstrated his expertise, further supported by almost a decade of experience in low-voltage systems. He values human connections, citing music as his perpetual motivation. Richie’s love for limeade with tea and his belief that people make life meaningful reflect his distinctive character.
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