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Many organizations believe that having anti-virus software is enough to protect their systems. However, as cyber crime has become more sophisticated, our defenses must also evolve. Hiring a Cyber Security Consultant is a great first step to a secure future.
So, instead of just installing anti-virus software to prevent a cyber attack (which is only 40% effective), how can you protect your organization? An effective cyber security approach is no longer only based on prevention but also on detection and response. That is Managed Detection and response (MDR).
Large corporations have internal cyber security teams that focus entirely on protecting the organization’s information technology (IT). However, having internal resources like that is cost-prohibitive for smaller organizations. Not to mention the huge shortage of cyber security experts in the workforce. The solution is to have a cyber security consultant who has the most up-to-date automated technology and expertise to implement MDR.
The benefits of procuring these services include 24-hour monitoring of your network traffic in and out to ensure no one is getting in who shouldn’t be and no data is going out that shouldn’t be. MDR will also monitor all assets (devices) and ensure no malware is present. Another benefit is that MDR shortens the lifecycle of a breach by conducting vulnerability scanning and installing patches. This is even more critical when you consider that, on average, there are 14 vulnerabilities discovered each month.
In the case of a breach, MDR will provide event logs to detect an attack and stop it, as well as data for analysis and potential law enforcement action (i.e., where and/or who originated the attack). In addition to detection and response, backups can be automated to return to normal operations and ensure data is not lost.
Lastly, your security consultant will help implement policies and provide training for employees to ensure that everyone is part of your security team.
At Commonwealth Sentinel, we can evaluate your existing IT security and work with your team to improve it. We can also provide a complete source of services. At Commonwealth Sentinel, we stay focused on cyber security so you can focus on other things. Contact us today or sign up for a free consultation.
At Commonwealth Sentinel, we stay focused on cyber security so you can focus on other things.