With Cyber Security being a top priority for many SMEs in 2020, there has been a raft of blogs and white papers advising what we should be doing to protect ourselves and our businesses from Cyber-attack.
In order to fully protect your business, CJAZ believe it's important to understand the 2 main types of security and the corresponding breaches that could happen in each scenario. By understanding the two main types of threat that exist, you can then ensure that your business is protected from them both.
The two main types of security are:
1. Network Security 2. Data Security
What is Network Security?
Basically, Network Security is protection of the access to files and directories in a computer network against hacking, misuse and unauthorised changes to the system. An example of network security is an anti-virus system.
Common Network Security threats
When you encounter a network security breach it is usually in the form of a program or virus that has been created by hackers to break into your network and corrupt or steal your data.
Common network security threats include:
Malware
Viruses
Spyware
Adware
Trojan horses
Worms
Phishing
Wifi attacks
Denial of service (DOS) attacks
How do I protect my network?
There are many measures that you can put in place to protect your network, here are a few of the most common ones:
Install and monitor your Firewall performance.
Install and monitor anti-malware software
Implement network encryption
Keep your network up to date
What is Data Security?
Data security is a set of standards and technologies that protect data from intentional or accidental destruction, modification or disclosure.
Common data breaches include:
Weak, default or stolen passwords
Accidentally shared sensitive information
Non-approved SaaS (software as a service)
Data leakage, most often (90%) caused by user mistakes
Loss or theft of unencrypted device
How do I protect my business from data breach?
Over 80% of hacking-related breaches leveraged weak, default or stolen passwords. Therefore, the best way to prevent data breach, is by ensuring passwords are strong enough and used every time a device is used. The best way to do this at the moment is to use two-factor authentication. Put simply, two-factor authentication is the simplest, most effective way to make sure users really are who they say they are.
How can CJAZ help?
As Cyber Security experts, specialising in the optimal protection of both networks and data, CJAZ knows what it takes to protect your business in the best possible way.
We manage all three pillars of Cyber Security:
Prevention. Stopping a breach from occurring.
Detection. Finding attempted security breaches and then stopping them.
Response. Should a breach occur, what plan is in place to limit the damage.
Are you looking to improve your Cyber Security?
If you’re concerned about who might be accessing your data or worried that your network may be at risk through inadequate security processes, don’t worry, we can help.
Our dedicated Network and Security experts can perform an auditing and mapping exercise for your business, please get in touch we'll be happy to make an appointment at a time convenient to you.
To learn more about Cyber Security, read our dedicated article “What is the real threat of cyber-attack to UK businesses in 2020?”.