As a small business owner, you may not think that you are a target for cybercrime. But cyberattacks can happen to any business that has sensitive data. 

The UK government reported that 43% of businesses experienced a security breach in the previous year. 

These types of breaches can cause a myriad of problems, including financial loss, operational disruption, and reputational damage.

Having access to an in-house IT team would be an ideal solution, but it isn’t always a realistic option. You need solutions that are affordable and suitable for your business’s needs. Outsourcing services can help you meet your security needs without breaking the bank.

Software is constantly updated, and you may forget to schedule the upgrade. The truth is, if you don’t use the current versions of software, you are opening yourself up to being exploited by cybercriminals. Some outdated versions no longer have support and require users to migrate to more recent versions. Make sure that you update your software to keep up with the latest security patches.  

Solution: As part of RedDoor IT’s outsourced Managed IT packages, we manage and monitor your software to reduce cyberthreat risk.

You can have all the bells and whistles when it comes to cybersecurity; however, without a recovery and backup plan in place, you will face extensive downtime if disaster unfortunately strikes. This plan acts as a safety net to protect your business from facing financial issues and reputational damage that comes with downtime.

Solution: A core part of RedDoor IT’s cybersecurity and business protection services is ensuring that businesses have a disaster recovery and backup plan in case of a cyber breach.

Ensuring your business adheres to the required security compliance criteria for its designated sector creates a security baseline. Regulated sectors, such as law, require mandatory Cyber Essentials certification to operate within the field. 

Solution: As an IASME-licensed Certification Body, we manage and assist businesses with obtaining their Cyber Essentials certification before the October Legal Aid deadlines.

Waiting for a cybercriminal to expose the vulnerabilities in your systems is not an ideal plan. You need to conduct tests on your systems to detect weaknesses that act as an opening for a cyber attack. 

Solution: Free IT Vulnerability scanning and Cyber Security Scorecards are part of RedDoor IT’s services. This ensures that weaknesses in your network are found and repaired before disaster strikes.

Relying on technology alone to protect your IT environment isn’t possible, as cyber criminals also try to exploit the people within your company. They also need to be prepared; cybersecurity training can ensure the human element of your business can identify and avoid threats. 

Solution: We offer cybersecurity training to ensure your team is prepared to handle cyber threats when they land in their inbox.

At RedDoor IT, we offer an array of cybersecurity services as part of our flexible Managed IT packages. These services and packages can adhere to your specific business needs, ensuring you receive the IT protection you need to operate at your best.  

Have a look at our cybersecurity offerings: https://reddoor.net/cyber-security/