Network Cyber Security London
It is estimated that one SMB is hacked every 19-seconds in UK. The question is, how secure is your network from a sophisticated data breach and cyber attacks? Network cyber Security in London has evolved at a frightening rate. What would have been considered an impregnable network a few years ago, can be hacked in the blink of an eye today. CIAS Consultancy proactive network security services technology helps companies identify potential cyber attacks and stop them before they get access to your mission-critical computer networks.
Our skilled team of security consultants provide comprehensive network security and cyber security services in London. We can help you secure your business data from malicious entities to avoid security issues.
Why every business must re-evaluate their Cyber Security Services
Cyber security disasters don’t surprise us anymore. Almost any business, no matter how large the operation, can be guilty of complacence. What bothers us though, is that there has been a visible shift in the way a cybercriminal operates.
These guys are no longer looking solely to hack into a multimillion dollar corporation. Although large businesses are still potential targets, any business is vulnerable today. That’s because the money lies in customer data. Downtime leeches the bottom line. Every hour lost to a security breach can be worth billions. 130,000 businesses in the UK were hacked in 2017. Guess the size of their workforce? Between 10 and 49.
Attacks are evolving. Security systems are largely static – We have had numerous conversations with executives leading SMBs in recent times. One common thread that we’ve noticed in these conversations is a lack of understanding of recent/current cyber security threats. Most small businesses believe that a basic antivirus software will protect them from all kinds of threats. But cyber criminals these days use a lot more creative knowledge to gain access to your computer network. For instance, cyber criminals recently hacked the online menu card of a Chinese restaurant used frequently by the employees of an oil corporation. When the unassuming employees accessed the menu card, their network was hacked by a malicious code. You need to have a multi-tiered security network that can identify newer, more sophisticated attacks like these.
Some of the common cyber attacks that we deal with include.
- Advanced persistent threats – Also called APTs, these are slow, long term attacks that can breach into a network or computer and stay undetected for long.
- DDoS – Distributed denial of service that overloads your network with botted requests until it shuts down
- Insider attacks – Someone from the organisation misusing their access control
- Brute force password attacks – Hackers attempting to gain access to passwords
- Zero-day attacks – Completely new security threats with no security measures to prevent them
- Phishing – Using email and website clones to gain access to your network
- Ransomware – Attacks that hack into your system, disable it and then demand a ransom to restore it to working condition again.
Network security is complicated & pricey – Imagine the capital expenses of hiring an in-house team with the infrastructural support and the updated skills needed to tackle constantly evolving attacks. Add to it, the recurring costs. Most businesses do not have those resources. So they are caught underprepared.
The fight is against large crime syndicates – The term hacker often conjures images of a nerd in spectacles or a rookie in a black hoodie working in a dimly lit basement. But that’s not what we are up against. Hacking is a trillion dollar industry and is led by large organised crime syndicates. Employee details, credit card numbers, financial data, medical data, patient information, classified information, login credentials, there’s tons of invaluable assets out there. More recently, cyber criminals have hacked entire networks, which were then used to mine cryptocurrency.
Why every business must re-evaluate their Cyber Security Services
At CIAS Consultancy , we use a holistic approach towards network security and cyber security. As the old adage goes, ‘Prevention is better than a cure’. Our IT solutions London focus on proactively monitoring networks to stop threats before they escalate into downtime or a disaster.
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We spot existing vulnerabilities – Our security services begin with a comprehensive audit of your existing network security systems. This helps us spot potential vulnerabilities and patch them. Out-of-date antivirus systems, end-of-support software, infected websites, end-of-life hardware, reconfiguration of your firewall router, antivirus systems, we offer end-to-end assessment. This also gives us a fair idea of where your digital assets are located, allowing us to design a robust security system
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We catch the bad guys – We understand that spotting exploits and detecting cyber security breach attempts is a lot of work. Allow us to deal with it, while you focus on your business instead. Our team is constantly on the vigil, monitoring your network health 24/7. Be rest assured that we will try our best to stop malicious attacks before they begin. We can also assist with secure data transporting during IT relocation for your office in London.
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We can help create an SOP – A lot of internal network security breaches are unintentional. Like the example we quoted above. Our team of Cyber Security London professionals can help your organisation create an SOP that should help you thwart most attacks. Emails, websites, downloads, strong password policy, we can train your staff on the do’s and don’ts while functioning everyday on the internet.
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We send you reports – Along with constantly monitoring the health and age of your network, we also compile regular reports for your cognisance. It gives you a bird’s eye view of any potential vulnerabilities that were spotted and fixed, the number of fraudulent or phishing attack attempts that were stopped, and a lot more.
Speak to the Cyber Security
London experts
Today, access to the Internet and E-Mail is a necessity to almost every business. For this reason it is extremely important to make sure your network and IT infrastructure are secure from potential cyber attacks.
Good network security is not just about antivirus solutions, firewalls and encryption. It’s also about user education and forward planning – CIAS Consultancy IT will carry out a detailed inspection & analysis of your network infrastructure, disaster recovery solution and user environment.
Once we have this data we will then recommend adjustments to your configuration or user behaviours that may offer a potential security weakness that could inversely impact your business.
Don’t leave your network security to chance. Speak to us today to secure your digital assets from persistent and evolving threats.
Managed Anti-Virus & Anti-Spyware
CIAS Consultancy can deploy suitable antivirus solutions to your business, giving you maximum protection against attacks. Many people are unaware that this can be centrally controlled for your business, giving you one price to pay and the peace of mind that all your PCs are up-to-date and secure with a central management and reporting tool.
Perimeter Defense
Your Firewall is the first defence in protecting your internal network from internet attacks and intrusions. Ensure your network is fully protected with a business grade firewall router to protect you against hackers, denial of service attacks and other threats faced by businesses on a daily basis.
Managed Anti-Virus & Anti-Spyware
It is a crucial business effort to ensure your PCs, servers and network devices are fully up-to-date with the latest patches, security updates and firmware from hardware and software vendors utilised across your business.
Penetration Testing
A penetration test is a comprehensive method used to probe your network from the internet to detect if there are any vulnerabilities a hacker could exploit to gain access to your internal network and resources. Regular testing of your network and business procedures to ensure that you are fully protected and prepared for all eventualities.
Certification
We can assist you with securing your setup to gain your Cyber Essentials, PCI-DSS or other compliance certifications.
We can also implement any changes required due to new GDPR regulations or other regulations that may apply to your specific industry such as Law Society or Financial Conduct Authoriy requirements.
Access Control
Ensuring that only authorised individuals have access to your systems and data and that this access is managed, tracked and updated regularly.
For example, ensuring leavers accounts are promptly locked out or disabled & ensuring that multi factor authentication is enabled where possible.