If you are still relying exclusively on an on-site technician to take care of all your computer needs, you are not utilizing the latest technology tools to bring your IT service cost down. Nor are you resolving computer issues as quickly as possible or ensuring security threats to your network infrastructure are being met.

In fact, the #1 security risk to your business are people! Human error is a major factor in breaches. This includes:

• Misaddressed Emails
• Lost or stolen devices
• Confidential data sent to unsecured home systems

So how does a business prevent this in happening? It starts with strategic IT planning and having a team of experts to manage the IT and Network infastructure. Here at ThirdpowerIT, we implement a variety of security solutions for your business.  This includes a variety of technologies and in specific to security, you can expect us to monitor, manage & implement:

1. Patch Management ( Automate System Updates) 

Patching is the process of repairing system vulnerabilities discovered after the infrastructure components have been released in the market. Patches apply to many different systems including operating systems, servers, routers, desktops, email clients, mobile devices, firewalls, etc.

2. Network Perimeter/Edge Security

This includes Next-Generation Firewalls & Anti-Virus & Anti-Malware Tools.

• DON’T rely on the modem supplied by your ISP – It is NOT a FIREWALL!
• Consumer-grade devices DON’T provide adequate protection. There’s a reason they’re so cheap.
• Install a business-grade firewall with Active Threat Management (ATM) Software.
• Make certain your firewall is configured correctly.

3. Access and Permission Controls (Next-Generation Firewalls & Anti-Virus & Anti-Malware Tools)

• DON’T rely on the modem supplied by your ISP – It is NOT a FIREWALL!
• Consumer-grade devices DON’T provide adequate protection. There’s a reason they’re so cheap.
• Install a business-grade firewall with Active Threat Management (ATM) Software.
• Make certain your firewall is configured correctly.

4. Identify Authentication & Password Security

• Most passwords today are too guessable or are being sniffed or captured by hardware from software keyloggers.
• 2FA or MFA are a combination of individual security factors required simultaneously to prove a user’s authentic identity.

5. Regular Security & Risk Assessments

• Don’t just assume that your firewall, anti-virus, and anti-malware solutions are doing the job. Be certain.
• Security is not a one-and-done effort.
• The security landscape changes daily.
• Vulnerability scans should be run at least monthly to confirm the security of your network.

6. Advanced Email Security

• Email is often the gateway to your network.
• Effective anti-spam software is essential to keeping malware at bay.
• Most email providers include anti-spam software, but it needs to be carefully tuned to be effective.
• On-premises email servers and some hosted environments need third-party software (and updates).

7. Security Awareness: Training For Your Employees

The #1 Security Risk is “the unit between the desk and the chair.” Regular education and constant vigilance will do more for your security than all the security software in the world.

And this is just touching on security for your network!! At ThirdpowerIT, you can expect our team to fully manage every aspect of your business’s IT infrastructure and needs.   Getting started is easy and we offer many custom plans that fit your business and budget.  Give us a call or click on the button below to schedule your FREE 30 minute consultation and learn how we can put in a strategy that protects you from downtime, loss in business revenue and in human capital.