Patching
Patching is the unsung hero of cyber security. While other flashy tools and security products fit almost every conceivable risk, one of the best ways to protect yourself and prove to an insurer you have your house in order is to regularly patch your systems.
Systemic regular patching will keep you highly secure due to the fact that billions of dollars and millions of hours are spent looking for ways to breach vulnerabilities in systems.
One of the best examples was the Meltdown vulnerability in Intel processors, which was disclosed to hardware and software vendors in July 2017 ahead of coordinated release in January 2018. If you are patching your systems consistently and regularly, vulnerabilities can be closed well before they can be exploited.
By addressing these six core components of cyber security, you can demonstrate a ‘deadlock’ of high-quality protection to your insurer, minimise your risks and exposure, and ideally gain access to far lower premiums as a result.
The MSP model, delivered by network security service providers, works well to mitigate potential threats and ensure network and security solutions are property managed.
When it comes to cyber security, a managed network security services approach is the way to go.
To speak with the team at Tecala about developing your own cyber security strategy and the support to put that strategy in place, get in touch today.