Ransomware attacks are one of the biggest threats to your business, so here are seven ways you can reduce the risk of cyberattack.
Your IT security is paramount to the operation of your business because if it goes wrong, not only can it severely impact productivity, but it can be costly to correct and harms your reputation.
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Ransomware attacks are one of the biggest threats to your business, so here are seven ways you can reduce the risk of cyberattack.
Your IT security is paramount to the operation of your business because if it goes wrong, not only can it severely impact productivity, but it can be costly to correct and harms your reputation.
Ransomware is malware that locks you out of your own systems and documents until you pay a ransom to cybercriminals, often in digital currency, in the hope, they will give you the key. It is becoming more common and is targeting organisations of all sizes. Here are our recommendations for ways you can protect yourself proactively.
Software that isn’t kept up to date is a serious security risk and cybercriminals are adept at creating ransomware that can exploit this vulnerability. Software providers often issue free updates and security patches to combat new malware and viruses, so ensure they are being installed to keep your systems updated.
Email attachments and links contained in an email can contain ransomware and other viruses, and you may not be aware that you have just downloaded a virus until long after it’s too late. Don’t open emails or attachments from unknown senders and be wary of emails that contain links or ask you to download something. Never enter a password unless you are 100% sure it is required and safe to do so. We can provide training to your employees if you need any further guidance on this.
A firewall can block unauthorised access to your systems and records. They have always been an important part of IT security defences but in recent years their importance has increased with the rise of the hybrid workforce. Cyber security is only as good as its weakest link and if people working from home don’t have a firewall installed, it could leave the rest of your systems vulnerable. If you have multiple people logging on remotely, make sure they all have an up-to-date firewall.
If your files are encrypted by ransomware, having a backup means you can restore your files and minimise the disruption from cyber-attack. Back-ups should be done regularly and while daily back-ups are ideal, it does depend on the nature of your business and where your critical data is held. It’s also important to regularly test your backup to make sure it works, and ensure your backup process isn’t vulnerable to cyberattack itself.
Good online security starts with avoiding visiting suspicious websites and not downloading anything from websites you don’t trust. If you’re viewing different websites and you’re considering downloading data, you need to understand what it is and if it’s protected; one simple click can cause a lot of problems.
Lots of websites can have malicious ads buried deep within them and they are a simple yet affective way of delivering ransomware to your system. Ad blockers do as the name suggests, they block the malicious ads and prevent the ransomware from gaining a foothold.
The Internet of Things is considered the future as more and more home and work devices are online and connected to each other. The IoT is growing all the time and will impact all of our daily lives. Understanding how it works and the vulnerabilities this interconnectivity can cause is very important for cybersecurity. Routinely make sure all your online devices are secure and maintained for ongoing security and protection against ransomware.
There is no single solution to improving your IT security and protect against ransomware, so Syn-Star doesn’t just offer one way to build up security. We talk to you about your business and the IT support and awareness already in place before supporting you to reinforce your defences for your specific needs.
This may mean providing education to build awareness of IT security risks, building your team’s IT skills through support and testing so they are better equipped to combat cybercrime, or delivering technical defence solutions. Our range of services include:
If you are interested in a free dark web scan, click here or you can download our Ransomware Protection PDF. If you would just like to learn more about Syn-Star and how we can help you improve your own IT security to protect against ransomware, then contact us today.
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You and your team are able to see where they are using their time and how productive they are actually being. Also they are able to clock in and out, so really good for flexi-working.
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If you would like to know what your team is doing and how productive they are being, we are able to monitor them and create screenshots of what they are working on. This can be run in normal or stealth mode.
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From sponsoring local community football teams, to engaging with charity fundraiser days, we believe it’s important to continually strive to do good for the better of others.
We have members who volunteer with youth organisations, are engaged with the Round Table, run marathons and volunteer at events where we may be needed. Every charity receives a discounted IT and Telecoms service too.
Protecting your digital data is crucial for every business and this can start with the industry-leading security we offer. The Syn-Star specialists can help with identifying any vulnerabilities within your IT systems and act accordingly to ensure cyber-attacks and data breaches are mitigated.
Your business will never fall behind with its technology when you work with Syn-Star.
We understand IT and Telecoms for your business is an investment, but it’s important to use the best resources available to enable the growth of your business. Our IT Consultancy and Virtual IT Director Services are available to support you with how you use your business technology for years to come.
Syn-Star can conduct quick and easy phishing exercises to identify people within your team who need to improve on their knowledge around fraudulent emails and how they can be alerted to these threats.
At Syn-Star, our experts can proactively work to understand exactly what software you need to support with the business operations. Whether you need a listening ear on what software to choose, or would like to seek some specialist knowledge, we’re here to help where we can.
At Syn-Star, we keep Telecoms simple. There’s so much available to help UK companies with their communications. VoIP systems, fixed landline, cloud phone systems, SIP trunking and more. Contact us for further details.
Desk phones, cordless phones or conference phones, Syn-Star can provide you with whatever you need.
From conference calling facilities to the headsets which work best for your team, we’re able to provide all the equipment you need and complete any telecoms job from start to finish.
There is no need to be in the office to make and receive phone calls from your company’s number. Our market-leading Telecoms platform gives you the flexibility of desk phones, soft phones and mobile apps as standard.
Whether your team works remotely, or perhaps staff are on a business trip anywhere in the world, calls can still be made, and people are reachable via phone wherever they go.
With a range of products, our team can support you by installing exactly what you need for internet connectivity. We work with the very best products to provide speedy bandwidths which play a part in the increased productivity of your team.
