CYBER SECURITY, TOWCESTER
Cyber security will always be a significant challenge for businesses. You should not assume that as an SME you are safe from reputation damaging cyber attacks.
Securing your business data and systems should be your Towcester business' priority for numerous reasons
GDPR breach = Loss of business and reputation
Lost data = garners distrust and loses business
Locked out of systems = loss of revenue and production
Ransomware = causes accesibility, reputational, and revenue issues.
Can you trust a company after it has been hit by a cyber attack? After all, they are asking to keep your financial and personal data on file. Now if you're a small business owner, that question should scare you. You're not immune, and you might not have the resources to bounce back the same way a multinational business has.
Free Security Review
Keba Computer Services provides businesses in Towcester with a complimentary security review that looks at every part of their IT setup. We keep things simple and avoid technical jargon, carrying out the assessment in a non-intrusive way. There is no need to install any software. The review will pinpoint the areas that need improvement and give you the reassurance that your systems are protected against cyber threats.
We provide clear recommendations, timelines, and outline any potential impacts and costs. Then, working closely with you, we plan the necessary work to fit around your business operations. 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 Towcester
Ransomware
Imagine losing access to all your important data, simply because you clicked a link in an email.
As credit card details and personal information became harder to steal, cybercriminals changed their focus. Business data became their new target. Its value to the owner is difficult to measure, and taking it away is an effective tactic. For the attacker, it is just good business.
Although it is sometimes possible to decrypt and recover most of the data without paying a ransom, the most effective defence is still maintaining an offline backup.
Hacking in Towcester
Many people assume that hacking only affects large companies and organisations. After all, why would anyone be interested in the data of a small business in Towcester? However, this is a dangerous assumption. Not all cyber attacks are aimed at high-profile targets. Smaller businesses are often seen as easier to breach. If your business in Towcester was targeted, what information could be at risk?
Phishing Emails
Phishing emails are becoming increasingly sophisticated. They often look very genuine, even copying the sender’s email address. These emails typically ask you to download an attachment or click a suspicious link that installs harmful software on your computer. Are your employees and colleagues trained to recognise phishing emails? Are you? It’s worth taking the time to find out.
Antivirus Software
This helps protect you when browsing online by blocking dangerous websites and stopping unsafe downloads from getting onto your computer.
Some antivirus programs can reduce your PC’s speed, so we suggest options that offer robust protection without compromising performance.
A trustworthy antivirus will also check your system for viruses, malware, trojans, and other harmful software, isolating or removing threats to keep your systems safe and running efficiently.
Spam Protection
Around 91 percent of all cyber attacks begin with an email that appears harmless. Spam protection helps guard against this by thoroughly scanning attachments and monitoring incoming email traffic. The Advanced Threat Protection software we provide can even identify concealed text within images that may pose a risk to your computer.
Firewall & Routers
Standard routers provided by internet service providers don’t always offer enough security to protect your customer and business data. Their default passwords are often easy to breach. That’s why we work with you to configure your router and improve its security. In addition, we frequently install an extra perimeter firewall for added protection.
Protecting You from Internal Threats
Cybersecurity isn’t just about keeping the bad guys out. Sometimes, the biggest threats come from inside your own network. Unauthorised devices or peripherals can quietly slip into your systems, creating vulnerabilities and exposing sensitive data — often without anyone noticing.
Keba provides a suite of simple, effective tools that work silently in the background, guarding your business from within. With Keba, you gain quiet confidence — and the freedom to focus on what you do best.
Click here to read our blog about The Importance of Secure Passwords.
Patch Management
All operating systems and software regularly release updates to fix bugs, glitches, and security flaws. Software companies and hardware providers know that cyber criminals work hard to find and exploit weaknesses. Unfortunately, depending on your PC settings, these updates might not install immediately. If they are not installed automatically, your PCs can remain vulnerable. In some cases, updates are not distributed to all PCs at once.
Patch Management Software scans your PC, routers, and firewalls for necessary updates to the operating system, software, and hardware. It then automatically downloads the relevant updates for you.
Cyber Security Training in Towcester
We can supply all the software you need, but if your employees lack cyber awareness, it may not make a difference. We help your colleagues understand the consequences of weak cyber security and offer current training on recognising cyber threats. Enhancing knowledge and awareness of how to detect and prevent cyber attacks will lower 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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Call us on 01327 300311 or complete our short contact form to get your Business IT running smoothly again.
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