Prevent Security Violations
“The only thing worse than having no security, is believing you do when you don’t.”
Most people know that optimizing the security of today's computer systems and networks requires a formidable combination of technical skill and practical know-how. What most don't know is how much security depends on sound business judgment.
Security is not a piece of equipment. It's not done once and it's over. if it's going to be effective, security must be integrated within your way of doing business and supported at every level of your organization.
Technology Decisions can define and implement an optimal balance of security and operational efficiency that works for your organization. Our Security Prevention services include:
- Risk Assessment - Find out where your systems are vulnerable and where they are strong.
- Security Strategy - Obtain a roadmap and guidebook to optimum security.
- Security Implementation Assistance - Get the help you need to make your security plan take effect.
- Security Audits - Discover how safe your day-to-day security practices make you.
The only thing worse than having no security is believing you do. Contact us to check on your situation.
Did you know...
- One in five workers (21%) let family and friends use company laptops and PCs to access the Internet.
- More than half (51%) connect their own devices or gadgets to their work PC.
- A quarter of these do so every day.
- Around 60% admit to storing personal content on their work PC.
- One in ten confessed to downloading content at work they shouldn't.
- Two thirds (62%) admitted they have a very limited knowledge of IT Security.
- More than half (51%) had no idea how to update the anti-virus protection on their company PC.
- Five percent say they have accessed areas of their IT system they shouldn't have.
- 1 in 500 emails has confidential information
- Over 65% of security threats are from insiders who are permitted access to sensitive data by the employers
- 93 million records of US residents have been exposed due to security breaches
- On average, it costs a company $182 per data record lost
- Over 70% of companies consider insider information loss a very significant risk
- statistics from survey conducted by ICM Research
Internal Security Threats
The fastest growing security threat is internal. Types of security threats embodied by internal personnel are:
- The
Security Illiterate
This group comprises the vast majority of employees. They have a very limited knowledge of security and put their business at risk through using their work computer at home or transferring files to and from thumb drives even though it may be work related or images of their friends/family. -
Gadget Geeks
Those that come to work armed with a variety of devices/gadgets, all of which get plugged into their PC. -
Unlawful Residents
Those who don't follow policies and rules. Download music, play games, have enough computer knowledge to be dangerous. -
Malicious/Disgruntled
A very small minority of employees. This group will maliciously hack into areas of the IT system to which they shouldn't have access or infect the network purposely from within. Usual users that know they will be leaving the organization soon and need to take the database to their next employment opportunity.
