Picture yourself taking a walk outside, when suddenly it starts to rain. If you were proactive, you might have checked the weather and carried an umbrella. And if you were reactive, well, you might get a little wet. The same concept—of being proactive versus reactive—applies to the way you protect your organization from a devastating cyberattack.

A reactive approach to cybersecurity means you might not have the protections in place when an attack occurs, and you’re likely to suffer greater repercussions from an intrusion. Proactive management means that you have robust and effective measures in place to minimize an attack or prevent it altogether.

We know it’s not easy to properly secure your technology environment. A recent study finds that a whopping 93% of organizations find the execution of security tasks to be challenging. Internal technology teams often struggle to keep pace with the shifting landscape of threats, and they need to juggle cybersecurity alongside business-specific technology needs.

The solution is to partner with an external cybersecurity specialist who will work in tandem with your team to establish a proactive cybersecurity operation that keeps your organization safe. The right partner will deliver the expertise you need for a secure, scalable, and productive environment. Teaming up with a managed service provider (MSP) can help you reduce costs and gain peace of mind. Don’t get caught in the rain, stay dry with the help of a trusted partner! Here’s how you can get started today.

Network Security Services

Distributed teams and hybrid workplaces are now commonplace. Gartner suggests that more than half of workers are remote—yet more than half of businesses saw a jump of more than 25% in cyberthreats since the start of the pandemic. It’s not a coincidence. Remote workers are often not covered by the security umbrella of the office, and ensuring hybrid workforce strategies are in place (for both security and productivity) can be a constant and time-consuming process for your internal technology team. 

MSP to the rescue: A trusted partner, like N8 Solutions, can keep tabs on your network activity, apply patches, troubleshoot, and maintain desktops and servers. If we spot a problem, we’ll work to fix it—before you’ve even realized there’s an issue. You’ll get round-the-clock peace of mind and your team will be freed up to focus on other mission-critical business projects.

EndPoint Security Services

A hybrid workforce also means that you’re dealing with a lot of endpoint devices. (It’s probably stressful to think of all the personal laptops, mobile phones, and tablets your staff is using right now!) The threat of mobile malware continues to rise, and more attackers will target these precarious endpoints to access your corporate network. One report suggests that nearly half of all connected devices are vulnerable to medium and high severity attacks.

MSP to the rescue: A trusted partner can deliver customizable and affordable endpoint detection and response services to keep your business protected by blocking malware before it infects an endpoint. In addition, the right solution will rapidly eradicate any mobile malware that does get through. At N8 Solutions, we’re proud to partner with Malwarebytes to offer a best-in-class solution for your organization.

Backup and Recovery Services

Unfortunately, we predict even more data extortion attempts in 2023. We expect to see new and emerging threats, targeted and relentless attacks (including cloud-aware ransomware variants), and steep ransoms, all resulting in costly downtime—or worse. It’s never been more important to implement a robust back-up and recovery plan to ensure you stay up and running. After all, if you have an immutable backup of your data, an attacker can’t really hold anything hostage!

MSP to the rescue: Outsourcing these services can ensure your backups are not only secure but also available. Working with an MSP to establish a robust data backup and recovery strategy will ensure a scalable, expertly managed solution that will allow you to quickly recover your complete IT infrastructure—in a matter of hours! For more, see this previous post on a few simple considerations in choosing a backup solution. As a result, your team gains newfound time to focus on other tasks, and your files are at the ready when you need them.

We don’t want you to get caught in the rain, and we don’t want you to be caught by a devastating cyberattack, either. This year, consider taking a proactive approach to your cybersecurity, and team up with a trusted partner to alleviate the burden and cost for your team.

At N8 Solutions, we’re here to help you when and how you need, from securing your network and endpoints to implementing a data backup strategy – and everything in between. Please get in touch with our friendly experts today!