Office & network setup and management company in Denver: Connect Securely. Cyber security tips about this have been dished out by nearly every tech expert under the sun, but many still don’t follow this advice. You might be tempted to connect your device to an unsecured connection, but when you weigh the consequences, it’s not worth it. Only connect to private networks when possible, especially when handling sensitive information.
Use Anti-Virus Protection & Firewall. Anti-virus (AV) protection software has been the most prevalent solution to fight malicious attacks. AV software blocks malware and other malicious viruses from entering your device and compromising your data. Use anti-virus software from trusted vendors and only run one AV tool on your device. Using a firewall is also important when defending your data against malicious attacks. A firewall helps screen out hackers, viruses, and other malicious activity that occurs over the Internet and determines what traffic is allowed to enter your device. Windows and Mac OS X comes with their respective firewalls, aptly named Windows Firewall and Mac Firewall. Your router should also have a firewall built in to prevent attacks on your network.
As IT professionals, we work with clients throughout the life of a business to take the hassle out of information technology and provide quality managed network services. Every business has their own unique challenges. We will work with you to tailor a solution that fits your needs. Time to upgrade your closet data-center? Migrating your system to the cloud can save money and significantly reduce the complexity of your IT footprint. We would be happy to talk to you about your options and see if this saves you time and money. We work with both Amazon AWS and Microsft Azure, and can seamlessly migrate and connect your office to the cloud. Discover more details on Managed network services.
Lock Devices Down. Most smartphones, laptops, and tablets come equipped with security settings that will enable you to lock the device using a PIN number or fingerprint ID. Do this on every available device. While traveling, change the PIN numbers you regularly use. In the event that any of your devices have been momentarily misplaced or forgotten, this will be the first line of defense against a security breach.
Enable HTTPs on Your Website. HTTPs websites have an SSL/TLS Certificate installed onto their servers. This certificate will encrypt all data transmitted from browser to server, whether that’s personal or financial info that’s submitted through the site or the contents of the webpage, from eavesdroppers (e.g. malicious parties, government surveillance). SSL Certificates can also tie your brand identity to your web presence, helping visitors know that your site is actually run by your company and not an imposter (i.e. phishing site). EV SSL makes this extra clear by turning the address bar green and prominently displaying your company name.
Do you have a web application? Do you have a website that takes transactions? Penetration testing is a must on the internet. You do not want hackers to be the first ones to find a way to steal all of your data. PCI? HIPAA? You are required to test your networks and your applications. GDPR? CCPA? Don’t let your data be stolen. We are certified and will work with you and your team to find the holes and patch them before the bad guys do. Read additional details at Managed IT services.