AV, EDR, MDR and Beyond – Simple Security for Small Business
Small Business Security can sound like a daunting task, it can feel like a cost and no direct returns, but with Cyber Crime increasing and AI being used to automate attacks, Small Businesses are becoming targeted more and more. 60% of Small Businesses that suffer a major attack have folded within 6 months. Can you afford not to invest?
The solution is not a single product, not a single do x and you’ll be safe, but a fully managed cyber security plan, a suite of measures designed for your business and budget to protect your data and systems.
MFA – Often Free
We can always start with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Phishing Resistant Authentication(PRA), the use of simple username/password combinations has been out of date for years now, any system without at least Multifactor authentication enabled and enforced for all users is pretty much open to the first cyber criminal that buys a data set. It’s not always a users fault when their credentials get stolen and used elsewhere but without MFA/PRA your systems are wide open.
AV, EDR, MDR, XDR – From £3 per device per month
Everyone has heard of Antivirus, but this is fast becoming not good enough for modern security. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) monitors the behaviours on devices and detects groups of activities that might be suspicious, this can create a lot of data to be reviewed, Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provides a 24/7/365 Security Operations Centre with a combination of Artificial Intelligence and Staff working to evaluate these signals and action them whether your team are in the office or not. XDR goes further, reaching for signals in your Networking and Cloud services, aggregating the data into a unified threat view for full visibility across all your systems.
Zero Trust – Cost depending on Platforms and Integrations
Zero Trust treats everyone and everything as suspicious until they prove otherwise, devices have to prove they have Security features enabled, users must verify they are who they say they are and every action is queried and questioned seamless to the end user but always working.
Security Training – From £3.56 per user per month
Humans are always known as the weakest link in any cyber security strategy, but management and training can feel expensive and out of reach. Testing that training and monitoring the results can be just as critical and doesn’t have to take much time from your team.
Backup – From £25 per Month
Backup also forms a key part of any cyber security plan, with as many protections as money can buy, there’s always a chance that something works it’s way through, the final part of all Cyber Security Plans is Disaster Recovery, how to ensure the business can continue to function if the worst occurs. This could be anything from simple file backup to Geo-Redundant Servers and backup sites.
Cyber Essentials Certification and Maintenance – From £156 per month
The UK Government release the Cyber Essentials Scheme in 2014 and now requires most suppliers to meet these basic cyber security standards. Tetrabyte have helped many customers through the Cyber Essentials Certification process and beyond, our latest service offering provides a comprehensive solution to achieve and maintains the standards with enhanced cyber security insurance protection along side. Organisations achieving CE and CE+ Standards are proudly stating to their customers that they take a serious stance on security.
Summary
Cyber Security can feel like a complex landscape but it needs to be built into every part of your business to protect you when risks arise. Having an experienced team able to advise, deploy and support your systems is key to small business success and not having them, could be dire!
Contact Tetrabyte today to discuss your needs, plan your security options and protect your business.
