National Cyber Security Awareness Month

Hope Won’t Protect Your Network And Data

What you don’t know about security can hurt you — and just hoping that you are protected isn’t enough. That’s why October is the official National Cyber Security Awareness Month. The Department of Homeland Security is raising the public’s awareness of the vulnerabilities we all face from Internet based threats, such as phishing and malware.

At BCS, we believe now is a great time to think about cybersecurity. New England businesses face very real security threats from hackers, internal errors, and more. A network breach can cause:

  • Loss of data
  • Remediation costs
  • Damage to reputation
  • Fines because of HIPAA or other industry regulations
  • Litigation from clients and government

Research indicates the likelihood of a cyber breach keeps rising for all businesses. In a September research announcement, the Ponemon Institute claimed 61 percent of small- and medium-sized businesses had suffered a breach in the prior 12 months, up from 55 percent in 2016. Unfortunately, too many CIOs and CEOs are just hoping their existing solutions will defend them.

Cisco 2017 Midyear Cybersecurity Report

Time For A Security Review

But hope is not a strategy that will protect your assets and network. What does work is assessing your real-world security posture and setting your protection goals. Then find an outstanding solutions provider that can support your security needs via managed services, training, and consultation. Such a solutions provider can give you a single, integrated security solutions and services platform to simplify your life. Select a partner that offers:

  • Top antivirus, firewall, and network protection technologies
  • Industry-specific security expertise
  • Consulting and training services
  • Insights into your risks and needs

Worried about your network security’s status? Contact us today for a free security review.