In recent years, the number of people working from home has reached an all-time high, but the number of people who lack proper protection software is even more alarming! Hackers are increasingly targeting and exploiting remote login credentials to carry out attacks, and yours might be next!
In a couple of seconds, cybercriminals can find out your login credentials, whether they are phished, guessed or stolen. Hackers attempt to gain entry to networks in order to steal confidential data or to launch ransomware attacks.
In the past year, nearly half of organizations (46%) indicated that they had been victims of a cyberattack. Nearly half of all companies (46%) face these problems on a weekly basis!
However, there are steps your organization may take to make it far more difficult for fraudsters to effectively get access to your login credentials and your network.
As a company with remote workers, you need to know how to protect your organization from cybercriminals.
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
An additional layer of protection is provided by Multi-Factor Authentication, which compels the user to demonstrate their identity. Attempts to log into your account by others will be detected, so you won’t have to worry about someone else getting into your account.
To complete the verification procedure, customers must also confirm a phone call, text message, or mobile app notice.
- Anti-Virus & Malware Protection
Sophos Endpoint identifies and stops malware and infections by blocking the behaviors that are employed in practically every exploit.
When your data is safeguarded, your laptop will not be infected, and you will have stronger protection against data breaches. The performance of Sophos Endpoint Protection is always being improved for the benefit of its customers. In order to keep you safe, the lightweight agent won’t slow down your computer.
- Endpoint Protection
Cloud-based management solution Microsoft Intune provides more security, compliance, and user advantages for mobile devices.
You can manage device security and rules from a single location with InTune. Using Intune, Windows and approved software updates may be centrally managed and automatically applied to devices.
It’s also a good idea to download and install ICON Solutions Ltd remote assistance software on your computer in case you ever have any issues.
- Azure Active Directory
Microsoft’s Azure Active Directory offers single sign-on and two-factor authentication to keep users safe against 99.9% of cyberattacks.
Azure is a cloud-based service, which means it can be accessed from any computer with an Internet connection, and it centralizes password changes and user banning.
- Ransomware Protection
Today, ransomware is the most common attack method used by cybercriminals against enterprises. Your files are encrypted and held as such until a ransom is paid.
With softwares such as Sophos Intercept X’s CryptoGuard, your files and system will prevent malicious infection and encryption by ransomware infection.
Looking to secure your company data?
ICON Solutions’ team of experts will help you design and implement a watertight IT security plan to keep your data secure from such threats. Get in touch with our team now!