Cyber security for businesses. This is what Compete does to keep you safe online

Cyber security for businesses is currently a hot topic and not unjustifiably so. The techniques of cyber criminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated and, as an SME, you are an attractive target. Fortunately, cyber security for businesses is also constantly evolving and your company is protected against cyber attacks with a few simple measures.

Web security

Prevention is always better than cure in the case of cyber attacks. This is why at Compete we offer a standard number of security measures. With Compete web hosting, we offer antivirus software as standard, this way your website is protected against attacks. When you purchase internet from us, we offer a firewall for this as standard. This makes viruses and other digital attacks less likely to enter your network and bring down your business operations. This is one of the first steps you can take to protect you and your staff from cybercrime. But there is more.

The elements of cyber security for businesses

For example, Anti-Phishing and Anti-Spear Phishing protect you from unwanted emails that can trick you into clicking on dangerous links, visiting fraudulent websites or downloading malware and ransomware. Anti-Malware ensures that this malicious software has no chance to enter your IT systems, thus protecting your network, hardware, software and your data.

Antivirus uses machine learning algorithms to detect and respond to threats instantly, even if they were previously unknown. This allows the software to adapt to new and evolving threats, making it an effective cyber security solution. With an Antivirus software on your hardware, your business processes are protected. However, you do need to ensure that the software is up-to-date.

Another way to protect your IT systems is by using two-step authentication, also known as multi-factor authentication, MFA for short. Inserting an additional authentication step during the login process significantly reduces the risk of unauthorised access to company data. Managing passwords is also an important part of working securely online. A password manager provides secure storage for passwords, can generate strong passwords and provides advice on which passwords you should change. This simplifies and strengthens the password management process, making your online accounts more secure.

No matter how well you protect your IT systems, you may still fall victim to cybercrime. With an online backup, you will quickly be operational again.

ISO certification, extra security

When choosing an IT partner, it is important to know what they do for you to protect your business operations and, when things do go wrong, to be able to act quickly, including remotely, to have your business operations up and running again within the foreseeable future. It is also important to ask about ISO certification. This shows that the IT partner meets international requirements such as: establishing, implementing, executing, controlling, assessing, maintaining and improving a documented Information Security Management System.

Compete holds ISO certification and can therefore help you with cyber security for your businesses. Want to know more about our cyber security measures? Check them out here or contact us with no obligation.