Cyber Security_
Protect your business and its data against the rising tide of cyber threats, helping you to safeguard your customers, employees and partners.
What is cyber security?
Cyber security is about protecting your systems and information from unauthorised access, disruption, modification or destruction. It encompasses a broad range of technologies, techniques and processes that aim to safeguard your business against a barrage of threats.
There are many types of cyber risks facing your business, including phishing emails, malware, ransomware, viruses, hacking and social engineering. Each poses a significant threat.
Due to the far-reaching dangers, our cyber security solutions encompass a wide range of activities, including risk assessment and management, network and application security, data protection, identity and access management, incident response and awareness training.
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Why do you need cyber security solutions?
In today’s interconnected world, where information is the lifeblood of businesses, cyber security has become an enormous priority. And the rise of data has also made cyber criminals more likely to target organisations of any size.
If your business falls victim to a cyber attack, the consequences can be devastating. Data breaches and system disruption can bring financial losses, non-compliance fines, declining productivity rates, reputational damage and lost revenue. These effects are often felt long-term and can even bring legal action.
With cyber security such a pressing matter, many businesses seek to build supply chains with partners who follow robust security processes. Businesses who aren’t secure enough face lost opportunities, greatening the damage even further.
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The benefits of cyber security_
Protect your data: Protect your sensitive data, including IP and customer records, against theft and loss
Maintain productivity: Prevent system outages that stop your business from operating effectively and missing deadlines
Control access: Make sure people only see the information they need and stop unauthorised users seeing your private data
Meet compliance standards: Maintain recognised standards, including GDPR, and prevent non-compliance fines
Improve trust: Reassure your customers and stakeholders that their data is protected by your business
Minimise financial loss: Eliminate the risk of costs related to disruption, legal action, ransoms and fraud
Safeguard the supply chain: Do your part to protect other businesses and gain access to more tenders by showcasing yourself as a trusted partner
Gain a competitive advantage: Beat your competitors to opportunities with robust security measures, demonstrating yourself as the safest businesses to work with
What Infinity Group do to help_
Our expert team are well-versed in all areas of cyber security. They constantly research the latest cyber security trends to determine where threats are, as well as understand how technological advancements can protect businesses. Our partnership with Microsoft also gives us insight into their leading cyber security solutions and innovations.
We spend time in your business, determining the threats facing you specifically and where vulnerabilities lay in your network, utilising penetration testing and attack simulations. From this, we can provide tailored recommendations to strengthen your protection, covering the areas of identify and access management, endpoint management, threat detection and compliance.
We know that many businesses do not have the resource in-house to provide optimal cyber security measures. Our consultants can alleviate the burden by operating an always-on security operations centre for your business, giving us constant insight into incoming threats and keeping your business safe. This gives you the confidence you’re protected without having dedicated staff spending all their time on threat detection.
Key cyber security areas_
Identity and access management: Control who has access to your data, minimising the risk of unauthorised entry and insider threats
Security and information event management: Detect and analyse cyber threats in real-time, enabling you to proactively defend your business
Endpoint management: Evaluate and manage endpoint devices across your business to keep them locked down and protected
Threat prevention: Follow best practice to keep your network protected against diverse risks, so attempted attacks consistently fail
Cyber security FAQs_
What is the most common type of cyber attack targeting businesses?
Cyber attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and frequent, posing significant risks to businesses of all sizes. Here are some of the most common types:
- Phishing: Attackers send emails or messages that appear to be from legitimate sources, tricking recipients into clicking on malicious links or downloading attachments.
- Ransomware: Attackers encrypt a victim’s data and demand a ransom payment in exchange for decryption.
- Malware: Malicious software is designed to harm or disrupt computer systems by tricking your staff into downloading it.
- SQL injection: Attackers inject malicious code into a website’s database to gain unauthorised access or manipulate data.
- Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks: Attackers flood a target system with traffic, overwhelming its resources and preventing it from functioning normally.
- Supply chain attacks: Attackers target a business’s suppliers or vendors to gain access to its systems or data
Do I need internal cyber security staff?
Outsourcing your cyber security can reduce a lot of legwork, meaning you don’t need teams of cyber security professionals to stay protected. However, we do recommend you have an internal point of contact who oversees and liaises with any outsourced consultants. This ensures good communication levels and keeps services aligned to your business needs.
Depending on the skills of your staff, they may also help with things like threat detection, employee awareness and internal communications. Larger organisations may also wish to have some internal resource as their needs tend to be more complex.
Are cyber attacks on the rise?
In short, the answer is yes. The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2024 found that cyber attacks are on the rise. Half of all UK businesses faced a cyber security breach last year, up from 32% the year before.
As businesses become increasingly digital, there is more gain for attackers looking to steal information and use it for malicious intentions. Technological changes like AI also pose a risk, as criminals can use this to plan their attacks and impersonate trusted individuals. Due to this, attacks are likely to continue to rise.
Who is most likely to be impacted by cyber attacks?
Any businesses can be targeted by cyber criminals, regardless of size or industry.
Large and medium-sized businesses, or those with a high income, tend to be most viciously targeted. However, smaller businesses are also getting increasingly hit by attacks, as criminals often see them as an ‘easy win’ with less obstacles to access.
Is password protection enough?
No, password protection alone is not enough. While strong passwords are essential, they are just one piece of the cyber security puzzle.
Here are some reasons why relying solely on passwords is insufficient:
- Phishing attacks: Attackers can use phishing tactics to trick users into revealing their passwords.
- Keyloggers: Malicious software can record keystrokes, capturing passwords and other sensitive information.
- Brute force attacks: Automated tools can be used to guess passwords by trying various combinations.
- Social engineering: Attackers may use social engineering techniques to manipulate users into sharing their passwords.
To effectively protect against cyber threats, it is crucial to implement a multi-layered approach that goes beyond password protection.
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