On the other side of network security is software vulnerabilities and solutions. There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to cyber security, so it’s important to understand your options for device and computer security before an attack takes place.

Firewall, Switches and Wireless Routers

Today’s business networks are highly diversified and unique from one business to the next. It’s easy to lose sight of all the components within your network, let alone keep track of licensing renewals, hardware end of life dates, and software updates.

When Ontech evaluates network security in a greater Milwaukee area business, we pay close attention to the details because a layered security approach requires that hardware like firewalls, switches, and wireless routers be secured.

Naturally, it’s important that your antivirus software is constantly updated on all devices (including servers), since these updates keep new viruses at bay. One of the easiest ways to integrate antivirus protection into your business is through desktop monitoring which takes care of these updates automatically. This managed service quietly works in the background to monitor and repair common problems with a primary goal of keeping employees productive at all times. Through desktop monitoring, if a virus infects a computer, a tech can take care of it before it infects your entire network.

Ontech’s Approach to Security Consulting Services

Whether you need help budgeting for cyber security, or you’re not sure which network security solution is best suitable for your business network, our simple 4-step approach has you covered.

Ontech Systems can serve as your dedicated IT company or we can work in tandem with your in-house IT staff. A great place to begin is with our comprehensive Network Discovery.

Given the sheer volume of spam and the rate at which spammers adapt messages and approaches to get past filters, there is no single solution to stop spam, no easy button to ensure only legitimate emails get through.

Instead, spam control is often a matter of training your spam filter and finding the right solution.

Employees can be your strongest defense – or your weakest link in the security chain. Through security awareness training, you can begin with a simulated attack that sends out realistic, but harmless phishing emails to employees to gauge the effectiveness of your current cyber defenses.

Webroot Enhanced Security Training would then allow you to fill in any educational gaps with a full course library assigned to specific end users. With effective training you’ll have the framework you need to develop your own internal cyber security programs and incident response plans.

Phishing attack prevention is a must-have for any modern day business. There are steps your business can proactively take to prevent this cyber threat – one of the best being security awareness training on how to avoid a phishing attack.