Cyber Security

5 Cybersecurity Threats To Protect Your Business From

7 December 2021

In today’s technological infrastructure, nobody is immune to cyber threats and risks. That’s why every organisation needs to have a cyber attack prevention plan. 

Most organisations have a dedicated IT service provider taking care of cyber security and other IT-related functions. Those who don’t, are unaware of the benefits this entails.

Every company has daily tasks that they need to focus on. For this reason, outsourcing services from an IT service provider can prevent cyber threats while also improving other IT-related functions of your business.

If you’re looking for more information regarding which cyber security threats an IT solution provider can protect you from, we’ve put together a list that can help.

So without further ado, let’s take a look!

1. Denial Of Service Attack (DoS)

A DoS attack aims at making resources such as a website or web service unavailable to users. If your business conducts a majority of its work online, this can pose a significant risk to the working of your organisation.

DoS overwhelms the web servers that your business uses with many requests, thereby causing it to crash or respond slowly. This eventually makes the server ineffective. Moreover,  if your website is highly-rated, you can be prone to falling victim to a DoS attack.

In such cases, every IT service provider has a security plan in place to prevent cyber threats such as DoS from ceasing operations for your organisation. Whether it is adding only established IP addresses from accessing the servers or vigilant monitoring of the server to notice suspicious activity, your service provider can identify and take care of any risks.

At Redpalm, we provide every organisation with a cyber attack prevention plan through our cyber security services to keep your business safe against such cyber threats. To find out more about how we can help, get in touch with us today!

2. Trojans And Worms

Trojans or Trojan horses, similar to the history stories, mislead the employee or user of their true intentions by posing as a non-threat. Trojans are essentially malware that infects the device and attacks routers on wireless networks.

Worms, on the other hand, are malicious software that can spread quickly across the system and networks without having to attach to a specific program, thereby compromising the intel and data saved on the devices or servers. 

Since they use bandwidth to replicate rapidly, they can slow down your network, decrease productivity and allow access to a cyber criminal.

Through proactive monitoring and robust antivirus software, your hired service provider can protect your business. These tools keep your organisation and its data safe from attacks to prevent cyber threats from occurring.

Through routine audits, existing vulnerabilities can be exposed and taken care of to prevent any cyber threat from taking advantage of these areas.

3. Spyware And Adware

Spyware is a type of software that’s installed in any part of your IT infrastructure without your knowledge. This software essentially monitors and interferes with your activity and can collect important data and information that is handled by your organisation to misuse it.

Adware, on the other hand, works by displaying unwanted advertisements aside from the usual ones that pop up on your desktop, browser, or search engines. However, this adware can also act as spyware and pose a threat to the security of your organisation.

To prevent these cyber security threats, your IT service provider can install robust cyber security measures that scan and track your system for malicious activity vigilantly. 

Through this close monitoring of your system, anything deemed suspicious can be quickly taken care of. It also ensures data integrity by keeping all your information stored safely with various backup options in place.

With a top-notch IT solutions provider like Redpalm, you can build a robust cyber security plan to suit your organisation’s requirements and protect your business from cyber attacks

4. Phishing

Phishing is a cyber attack where a malicious source sends emails that appear to be from a trusted source in an attempt to gain sensitive information from the target. 

Phishing attacks generally combine technology with social engineering. In these cyber security threats, the attacker is “fishing” for access to forbidden areas using the “bait” or a seemingly legitimate sender. In many cases, the target may not even realise that they’ve been compromised. This can lead to the attacker going after others within the organisation, without anyone suspecting foul activity. 

IT service providers often prevent cyber threats like phishing with advanced email filtering systems that identify and block fraudulent emails before they arrive in your inbox. They also offer specialised training for you and your team to help you recognise phishing attempts and avoid clicking on suspicious links. 

5. DNS Spoofing

Domain Name System (DNS) spoofing is when a hacker alters DNS records to send traffic to a fake or “spoofed” website. Once the victim is taken to the fraudulent site, they may enter their sensitive information, which can then be used or sold by the hacker. 

In DNS spoofing, many attackers take advantage of the fact that the user believes the site they’re visiting is legitimate. This allows the attacker to commit all types of crimes in the name of an innocent company. 

If you want to prevent cyber threats like DNS spoofing, IT service providers are worth looking into. They use secure DNS services that validate and encrypt all DNS requests, preventing attackers from redirecting your web traffic to malicious sites. They also utilise proactive IT monitoring to detect and respond to any suspicious changes as soon as they occur. 

Contact Redpalm To Prevent Cyber Threats

To prevent cyber threats and keep your data safe, your business needs a strong cyber attack prevention plan. 

If you’re on the lookout for an IT Service Provider that understands your IT infrastructure to provide appropriate solutions for you, finding someone with experience and expertise is vital. 

Redpalm is an MSP that provides businesses with top-tier cyber security and IT support. Our knowledgeable team of Microsoft-certified specialists help you identify security risks and mitigate them as soon as possible. 

We also offer various other services, such as vulnerability assessments, cloud services, incident response, IT audits and health checks, and more.

With years of experience and expertise in different fields of IT including cybersecurity and technology procurement, we can help every organisation improve its current IT environment to keep cyber threats at bay.

To learn more about our services, click here or contact us to schedule an appointment today!

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