Cyber Security
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You’ve probably already heard it before: cyber security matters for your business. But, despite th...
Managed IT security_
Outsource your cyber security to experienced experts to minimise risk and prevent the financial and reputational fall-out of a data breach.
What is managed IT security?
Managed security is the outsourcing of an organisation’s cyber security needs to a specialised third-party provider. Instead of building and maintaining their own in-house security team and infrastructure, businesses leverage the expertise, resources and technology of a managed security provider to protect their networks, systems and data from cyber threats.
By leveraging advanced technologies and employing skilled security professionals, managed security providers offer robust protection against a wide range of cyber threats, including malware, phishing attacks, ransomware and data breaches.
By outsourcing your business’s security needs, you can reduce the burden on their internal IT staff, gain access to a wider range of security solutions and benefit from the expertise of seasoned cyber security professionals.
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Why do you need managed security?
Businesses of all sizes face an ever-growing threat landscape from cyber attacks. The sophistication and frequency of these attacks are constantly increasing, making it difficult to keep up with the latest threats and implement effective security measures. Building and maintaining an in-house cyber security team requires significant investment in personnel, technology and training, which can be a significant burden for many businesses.
Managed security services offer a cost-effective and efficient solution to these challenges. By outsourcing their cyber security needs to a specialist, you can gain access to a team of experienced security professionals. This removes the need for significant upfront investment or the ongoing overhead of maintaining an in-house security team.
Managed security providers can give access to a wider range of security solutions and expertise than most businesses can maintain internally. This includes advanced threat detection and response capabilities. By leveraging these resources, you can proactively mitigate potential threats.
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The benefits of managed IT security_
Cost-effectiveness: Eliminate the need for significant upfront investments in personnel, technology and training, and reduce ongoing operational costs
Access to expertise: Utilise highly skilled and experienced cyber security professionals with in-depth knowledge of the latest threats and best practices
24/7 monitoring and threat detection: Gain round-the-clock monitoring of your network and systems to detect and respond to threats in real-time
Improved security posture: Leveraging advanced technologies and best practices to enhance overall security posture and minimise risk
Flexibility: Managed security services can be easily scaled up or down to meet changing business needs as you evolve
Reclaimed capacity: Free up internal resources to focus on their core competencies, rather than having to battle cyber threats
Compliance: Comply with relevant industry regulations and standards, such as GDPR, by implementing and maintaining appropriate security controls
Peace of mind: Know that your organisation’s security is in the hands of experienced professionals with limited risk of successful cyber attacks
What Infinity Group do to help _
Our managed security services enable you to build a robust defence against cyber threats. We start by reviewing your baseline through assessments like a Cyber Essentials gap analysis, uncovering potential gaps in your perimeter and making actionable recommendations to bridge them.
Then, we offer ongoing managed services to cover the core areas of your cyber security and continuously ward off risk. These are offered as part of our Secure Core solution, backed by Microsoft Sentinel, and covers identity and access management, data backup, firewall protection, proactive monitoring and much more.
To eliminate risk even further, we also offer a 24/7 Security Operations Centre service, where we detect real-time threats to your business and move quickly to prevent them before they cause damage. This gives you constant peace of mind your business is protected about cyber crime. We also provide cyber security consultancy hours that allows you to build your protection even further.
Key managed IT security areas_
Security Operations Centre: Get 24/7 monitoring against a broad range of threats, ensuring they’re addressed in advance
Identity and access management: Prevent unauthorised users getting access to your sensitive data with careful authentication measures
Endpoint management: Keep your devices protected against risk with standardised configuration, consistent policies and regular patching
Threat protection: Mitigate against a variety of cyber threats, leveraging the best technology to protect your systems and data
Managed IT security FAQs
What are some common threats that managed security helps protect against?
Managed Security helps you guard against all sorts of cyber threats, from the everyday to the extreme. This includes:
- Malware: Viruses, ransomware and other malicious software that can infect your systems and steal your data.
- Phishing attacks: Emails or messages designed to trick your employees into clicking on malicious links or revealing sensitive information.
- Data breaches: Unauthorised access to your sensitive data, whether it’s customer information, financial records or intellectual property.
- Denial-of-service (DoS) attacks: Attempts to overwhelm your systems with traffic, making them unavailable to legitimate users.
- Insider threats: Malicious or accidental actions by employees that can compromise your security.
Is managed security only for large companies?
Absolutely not! While large enterprises certainly benefit, managed security is becoming increasingly important for businesses of all sizes, even small and medium-sized enterprises. The reality is that cyber threats don’t discriminate – so everyone needs to be protected.
How does managed security help my business comply with regulations?
Many industries have specific regulations around data security, like GDPR. Managed security can help you meet these compliance requirements by implementing and maintaining the necessary security controls. Your managed security service provider can provide guidance and support to ensure you’re always in compliance.
What are some of the risks of not using managed security?
The risks of not using Managed Security can be significant. You could suffer a data breach, leading to financial losses, reputational damage, and legal consequences. You could experience downtime and disruption to your business operations. And you could simply miss out on the benefits of having expert security professionals looking out for you.
How do I know if managed security is the right choice for my business?
The best way to find out is to assess your current security situation.
- Do you have the resources and expertise to effectively manage your own cyber security?
- Are you concerned about the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber threats?
- Do you want to reduce the burden of cyber security on your internal IT team?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, managed security might be the right choice for you.
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