Modern malware bypasses traditional anti-virus by rapidly changing signatures and using script based attacks. Using a next generation endpoint protection program will help to mitigate your endpoint security risk.

Network and log security monitoring are critical to identifying if a breach has taken place. Consider adding a more advanced security monitoring solution.

Every week new security patches are released. If they are not installed correctly, hackers can take advantage of the known vulnerabilities. Consider adding or expanding your patch management program to reduce your risk.

Using a MFA “Multi-factor Authentication” and SSO “Single Sign On” platform lowers your risk of a security breach and makes it easier to keep track of employee access.

Image based backups make it easy to restore and preserve file integrity. Consider adding a more advanced backup solution to further mitigate risk.

Upgrading your email protection to use an advanced email protection product will reduce your risk of being phished. Our Microsoft 365 Security Monitoring will seek to detect signs of a breach and remove the threat before it reaches employee mailboxes.

In addition to using a well configured firewall, it is important to have an intrusion detection system to identify if any threats have made it past a firewall.

Regular cyber security training is proven to lower your risk and prevent data breaches. Consider expanding your training programs to further mitigate risk.

Strong password policies (in combination with MFA) could be the difference between a successful and unsuccessful attack. Update your password policy to require strong passwords for every app to reduce your risk. SSO solutions make this much easier.

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