Business owners have a lot to deal with. When you are trying to navigate your business, cybersecurity can be a major issue. There are a lot of types of software out there that you can lean on to help maintain your business’ cybersecurity. Let’s take a look at several of them today.
Firewalls
Firewalls act as a barrier between your internal network and external threats by monitoring and controlling incoming and outgoing network traffic based on security rules. They are often a part of many systems’ built-in security. They help with intrusion prevention, malware protection, and overall security knowledge systems.
Antivirus and Anti-Malware
Antivirus and anti-malware tools protect your systems from viruses, malware, ransomware, and other malicious software by detecting, quarantining, and removing threats. These tools can be had for free for home users, but businesses should always make sure they get enterprise-grade solutions. They offer real-time threat detection, tools for network analysis, and pretty solid endpoint security.
Data Loss Prevention
DLP software monitors and controls the transfer of sensitive data to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or theft. It features tools to manage secure content delivery, policy enforcement, and offers comprehensive data encryption to keep data safe in transit.
Stand Alone Encryption
Encryption tools protect sensitive data by encoding it, making it inaccessible without the correct decryption key. This is critical whenever sending sensitive data over the Internet, via email, or any other file transfer method.
Identity and Access Management
IAM tools help manage and control user access to critical information and systems, making certain that only authorized individuals can access sensitive data. These tools can do a great job at managing who can access what, while also providing tools for a single-sign on (SSO) where passwords for all user business accounts can be accessed through the use of one password, rather than needing to sign in to every individual account.
Backup and Disaster Recovery
Backup and disaster tools ensure that your data is regularly backed up and can be quickly restored in the event of data loss or a disaster. Today’s BDR offers powerful automation options, multiple versions of the backup to onsite devices or the cloud, and fast recovery.
The use of these tools, when implemented effectively, can significantly reduce the risk of cyberthreats and data breaches, ensuring the protection of your business’ digital assets. If you would like help identifying security tools you could use to protect your data and network, we can help. Give the Houston and Surrounding Areas IT experts a call today at (281) 916-1101 to learn more.
