Do you practice safe computing? IT security is an ever changing field and one that is, quite rightly, a major concern to all computer users whether private or commercial, PC or Mac. Identity theft, credit card fraud, bot nets, hackers, viruses?
Whilst the media reports scare after scare the vast majority of computer users are left confused, bewildered and, on occasion, scared: Britons fear on-line crime more than they do burglary! [BBC News]
Our aim is to help you make sense of it all and give you the peace of mind that, whether you're using your computer to order your groceries or run your entire business, your systems are as safe and secure as possible.
If you are a small business or home user we have the experience and skills to carry out a thorough review your system and your practices and, as appropriate, offer a range of security related solutions designed to meet your particular needs including:
- Firewalls - provide a barrier between you and the internet
- Updates - software 'patches' to fix vulnerabilities & leaks
- Configuration - adjustments to settings to improve security
- Procedures - e.g. passwords, certificates and back-ups
- Software - including anti-virus, anti-malware and encryption
- User Education - awareness and mitigation of risks
This last point is probably the single most important aspect of modern security - the 'human element'. As criminals use ever cleverer and more subtle methods, knowing how to recognise the potential risks in the first place (by making people aware of the possible dangers and highlighting the various threats and methods of attack) reduces the chances of you being caught out by them.
Macintosh users have until recently been relatively unaffected by malware, however, with the increasing popularity of Macs, iPads and iPhones both OSX and iOS are now being targetted by Cyber Criminals.
Unfortunately, despite all the precautions and protection in the world, no system can ever be 100% secure. If the worst should happen and your system is infected or compromised, we have the knowledge, resources and experience to help you and your systems recover with the minimum of distress and disruption. |