Sydney Managed IT Security Services
A professional IT provider also offers a wealth of experience that can help you avoid issues that compromise your IT security before they begin. As part of an ongoing relationship with your company, we can make sure computers are running smoothly and securely, provide recommendations on software improvements that would benefit from yearly updates. Most importantly, timely advice from professionals who understand the field will help you avoid any serious issues related to data breaches and malware on your computer systems.
How Can a Managed IT provider offer IT security?
As a business IT provider, we offer outsourced IT security services to minimise downtime. We are specialists in sectors, such as medical IT, and ensure your IT continues to support your business with solutions that include:
DATA BACKUP
The role of a Managed IT provider is not only limited to providing backup options but also an overall view of the network architecture and components to provide you with peace of mind. Businesses that opt out for managed IT services rather than doing it themselves can benefit from additional security measures which otherwise might seem too complicated or time-consuming.
We utilise cloud IT to arrange backups that are secured offsite in case of fire or another incident damaging your data centre so that you and your employees won’t lose any files or any critical work that cannot be reproduced. The data is archived in a safe place and therefore it can easily be accessed as necessary.
UNAUTHORISED ACCESS
If you don’t have adequate security awareness your network is susceptible to data loss and open to attack from malware and cyber-attacks. One of the most important things for businesses with regards to security is user authentication which means that only authorized persons are allowed to access data on their computers or within their network.
Thus, employees should have individual accounts so that they can use certain programs within the company based on permissions while an external party such as a hacker could not use those credentials because they do not have the required permissions. This is relevant because if the account of a company employee was compromised and sensitive information such as customer details or banking data were to be accessed, it could lead to large scale losses for an organization (e.g., financial loss plus damage to reputation).
PHYSICAL SECURITY FROM THEFT/MISUSE
When thinking about IT security within business and corporate networks, one should not forget about physical security meaning protecting servers and workstations from theft and misuse at any time. This includes keeping them locked down in so-called server racks with various locks for doors leading up to them as well as password protection system consisting of usernames and passwords for logging into them but also encryption passwords used when sending out data over the internet and other types of passwords (for databases, firewalls, VPNs).
MALWARE PROTECTION AND REMOVAL
Malware is also known as malicious software that infects a computer system with the intent to disable or control its functions without the owner’s permission. Malware can take many forms including viruses, worms, trojan horses and spyware. An effective malware protection service will scan suspicious files in real-time before they reach your IT systems; block access to malicious websites where malware could be downloaded and more.
As an experienced managed IT provider, we help your business prevent malware entirely by monitoring and managing your network security. This is one of the most effective means of protection, as it will address any problems immediately instead of waiting for inefficiencies to permeate through your overall system. If malware has breached your system, our IT support works swiftly to remove it and prevent prolonged downtime of your network.
Additionally, training your employees to identify threats, for example not clicking on links or attachments within suspicious emails is another important way of preventing malware from infecting your network.
Prevention is better than cure, and our services make sure software and hardware such as routers, desktops, laptops
- have efficient antivirus software
- are regularly updated with the latest patches for vulnerabilities
- have sufficient firewalls (including personal devices) that protect against threats from outside of your network
- implement strong passwords
“Data loss, or accessibility to it, could be a real threat to your business. An effective Data Recovery Plan (DRP) to ensure your data is recoverable in the event of a breach or emergency, such as fire, can ensure minimal disruption to your business.”
Find out More About Our IT Security Services
Data loss, or accessibility to it, could be a real threat to your business. Not only will Sydney Managed IT put the systems in place to ensure your business can access its data at all times, but will also put forward an effective Data Recovery Plan (DRP) to ensure your data is recoverable in the event of an emergency, such as fire, impacting your business. If you’d like to know more about how our IT Security services can benefit your business.
Testimonials
Upgrading our IT systems started out very badly when the IT companies I had called either didn’t turn up up on time or didn’t turn up at all. Exasperated, I contacted Sydney Managed IT and was surprised at how prompt and professional they were. The team were very friendly and came up with an easy and cost effective solution. I can’t thank you enough.
Jeff, Sydney
After being hacked with a virus via email, Sydney Managed IT were able to restore our IT systems without too much fuss. Highly recommended!!
Andrew, Port Jackson
The cloud storage and back up solutions on my home business computer were outdated and failing. I’m not a techie at all. A friend put me onto the very friendly and helpful team at Sydney Managed IT who were able to sort out my cloud and backup issues in no time at all. Thank you so much. I’ll recommend you to everyone.
Jillian, small business owner