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3 May 2023

Cybersecurity Services

In the modern digital age, cybersecurity has become one of the most pressing concerns for businesses of all sizes and industries. From fintech companies that handle sensitive financial data to IoT devices that collect personal information, there are countless entry points for cyber threats to exploit. In this blog post, we will explore some of the essential cybersecurity services that businesses need to consider to protect themselves and their customers.

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GDPR Cybersecurity

One of the most critical regulations to keep in mind is the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), which came into effect in 2018. This European Union regulation applies to any business that collects, stores, or processes personal data from EU citizens, regardless of where the company is based. To comply with GDPR, businesses need to ensure they have proper security measures in place to protect personal data, including encryption, firewalls, and access controls.

 

Fintech Cybersecurity

Fintech companies, in particular, need to be vigilant about cybersecurity, as they handle sensitive financial information. They need to have robust cybersecurity measures in place to prevent fraud, phishing attacks, and other cyber threats. Cybersecurity essentials plus is a framework that provides a comprehensive set of cybersecurity controls to protect against common cyber threats. This framework includes measures such as antivirus software, regular software updates, and employee training

 

AI & IOT Cybersecurity

Artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are two technologies that are transforming the way businesses operate. However, they also present new cybersecurity challenges. AI systems can be vulnerable to cyber-attacks that manipulate the data used to train the algorithm, while IoT devices can be hacked to gain access to sensitive data. To protect against these threats, businesses need to implement AI and IoT cybersecurity measures that include security testing, data encryption, and continuous monitoring.

 

Security via Cloud or Cybersecurity

Another critical consideration for businesses is whether to use Cloud or Cybersecurity services. Cloud computing offers many benefits, such as scalability, flexibility, and cost savings. However, it also introduces new security risks, such as unauthorized access to data and insecure APIs. Cloud security services can help businesses to mitigate these risks and ensure that their cloud-based applications and data are secure.

 

Cybersecurity Risk Management

Finally, cybersecurity risk management is an essential component of any cybersecurity strategy. This involves identifying, assessing, and prioritizing cybersecurity risks, and implementing controls to mitigate them. Risk management frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST provide a structured approach to cybersecurity risk management.

Once you’ve decided on a course of action, you’ll no doubt need a technology expert and cybersecurity partner. That’s where Secure IT Consult comes in.

If you’re looking for a cybersecurity partner, whether that’s protecting networks, hardware or cloud environments, Secure IT Consult offers cybersecurity services and consultancies to ensure that you’re best-positioned and fully secure to take full advantage of innovation available. We provide:

  • Consultancy services to ensure you’re utilising the best solutions for your unique needs to be met and that you’re taking advantage of the provided tools and services.
  • Adversary simulation services to take you through an attack, to analyse and prevent cyberattacks based on uncovered exploits and vulnerabilities, as well as building data loss prevention fail safes, ensuring business performance is not hindered.
  • Optimisation services to ensure you are at your best cost-to-performance ratio, and that you aren’t spending more or less than you need for maximum security.

We additionally offer Cloud Security and wider cybersecurity services you need to ensure you are well protected in the cloud, and there are no network vulnerabilities/exploits that could be used to damage you, your infrastructure, or your organisation.

For more information on the services Secure IT Consult can provide for your Cybersecurity needs, see our Cybersecurity services page, or contact us for more information.