CYBER SECURITY, ABINGDON
Cyber security is becoming an ever-increasing challenge for all businesses and you should not assume that as an SME you are safe from cyber threats or cyber attacks.
Securing your business data and systems should be a priority for your Abingdon business for many reasons
GDPR breach = reputational damage and business loss
Lost data = loss of business through distrust
Locked out of systems = production halts, loss of earnings
Ransomware = damage to business revenue and reputation
There are real world examples of how cyber security can drastically affect small businesses and the financial effects on them. As a small business operating in Abingdon you may not have the resources to spend thousands protecting yourself and your data. However, all you need is the right software and hardware.
Free Security Review
Keba Computer Services offer a free security review for your IT infrastructure. Without wandering into technical jargon, we can check exactly how secure your systems are with our non-invasive approach. We won't even need to install any software on your computers. Our review highlights all the areas that need attention and will give you confidence that you are protected from cyber attacks.
We will detail our suggested steps forward, timescales, implications and costs. Then working hand in hand with you we can plan the necessary work to fit around your business. Your data and IT systems are probably some of the most important assets that your business has, so make sure you are looking after them and protecting them.
Cyber Security Products and Services for Abingdon
Ransomware
Ransomware is a common and clever way of extorting money from people. Usually it all begins with an email.
When the black market for debit and credit card details dried up, along with private data, attackers realised that business data was the new currency. This information is incredibly valuable to its owner. Stopping access to this data is pretty good business.
While it is sometimes possible to un-encrypt and rescue the data without paying the ransom, the best form of defence is an off line backup.
Hacking in Abingdon
Most people are labouring under the idea that hacking is only relevant to large businesses and organisations. After all, why would anyone be interested in the data of an SME? This isn't the case, however. As Facebook account hacks prove, hackers aren't always preoccupied with large organisations. In fact, they might find a smaller business to be an easier target. If they attacked your business in Abingdon, what information could they run away with?
Phishing Emails
Phising emails are getting more difficult to spot. They can look entirely legitimate, even down to the email address of the sender. These emails might ask you to download an attachment or follow a link which then installs a program on your PC. Do your employees and colleagues know how to spot a phishing email?
Antivirus
The internet is a very contagious place. Antivirus protects you whilst you are browsing the world wide web. It stops you for being harmed by dodgy websites, or any page that wants to download unsafe material onto your computer. Some antivirus programs slow down your computers to, which is why we always suggest an AV program that will not have a detrimental effect on your PC speed. Antivirus programs also scan your computer for any viruses, malware, trojans and malicious programs and will quarantine or delete them, keeping your systems safe.
Spam Protection
About 91% of all cyber-attacks start with an email. Spam protection monitors your emails and any related attachments by scanning your emails. It also checks any incoming email traffic. The Advanced Threat Protection software that we offer can even detect hidden text within images that could harm your PC.
Firewall & Routers
Most standard routers that are supplied by internet providers are not secure enough to protect your data and often come with standard passwords that are easily hacked. We can configure your router to be more secure or we can install an additional perimeter firewall for further protection.
Protecting You from Internal Threats
Cybersecurity isn't just about watching who is outside trying to break down your walls. There are a lot of opportunities within your own business that can cause problems. Unauthorised machines or peripherals introduced into your system can be dangerous and data can be compromised through them. Keba provide a range of tools and systems to protect you. They are simple to use and keep running in the background giving you the confidence you need to continue.
Click here to read our blog about The Importance of Secure Passwords.
Patch Management
All operating systems and software regularly produce updates for bugs, glitches, and security issues. So do software companies and hardware providers knowing that cyber rascals work hard on exposing and creating weaknesses. Unfortunately, and sometimes depending on your PC settings, these updates may not be installed straight away. If they are not auto-installed your PCs can be left vulnerable. In some instances, these updates are not rolled out to all PCs at the same time.
Patch Management Software searches for relevant updates to the OS, software and hardware within your PC and your routers and firewalls. It will then automatically download relevant updates for you.
Cyber Security Training in Abingdon
We can provide you with all the software in the world, but if your employees aren't cyber-savvy it could all be meaningless. We help your colleagues understand the implications of poor cyber security and we provide up-to-date training on how to spot a cyber threat. Improving knowledge and being aware of how cyber attacks can be detected and stopped, will reduce the risk.
We can also refer you to companies that can help you to achieve the Government’s Cyber Essentials Accreditation, which gives your customers the peace of mind that their data held by you is safe and secure.
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Keba Computers – we put the IT in Quality.
A very big thank you for the excellent service you provided with regard to my laptop. I asked for your assistance initially to set up a simple back up system which you did with great efficiency and very little interruption to my working day – both of which are very important to me. You quickly grasped what I needed and then just got on with it. Then I needed your urgent assistance when there was an accident with my laptop screen which cracked. You arranged for the replacement screen, took my laptop in and had it returned to me within 2 days – an extremely fast service. Not only were you fast and efficient as always you offered an extremely personal service with delivery back to my office. You even followed up a few days later to ensure that all was working well with said laptop. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending you to my clients to offer support within their IT and thank you again for a wonderfully professional service. With regards Yours sincerely - Kate Taylor Huntingdale Consultancy