April 11, 2022
How SEACOM keeps your employees securely connected on any device
With the growing trend of remote working and BYOD (bring your own device) policies, businesses need to address challenges in mobility and security. Multi-device connectivity permeates the business world, leaving business leaders to mitigate the associated security risks.
Businesses need a strong cyber security strategy that encompasses all aspects of their digital landscape. Having total control and visibility over networks, servers and devices has become essential. A one-size-fits-all connectivity solution is not going to cut it, so more businesses are looking for customisable connectivity solutions that provide real-time information about security risks and vulnerabilities.
SEACOM Business’s connectivity solutions equip companies with affordable smart technologies that are seamlessly integrated. This includes device protection that monitors activity, identifies and blocks cyber threats, and stops confidential data leaving the system.
Making business connectivity safe and secure on any device, whether it be in office or on the road, is imperative for any modern organisation. SEACOM has a range of connectivity and cyber security solutions that are designed to protect all your company devices, no matter where your employees connect from.
Secure multi-device connectivity with SEACOM
On average, employees use two or three devices to do their jobs. For large organisations, the total number of devices being used can run into the hundreds of thousands. When we calculate the number of active devices in use, we should consider printers, point-of-sale systems, scanners and smart boards. More recently, smart devices have emerged with the Internet of Things (IoT), including sensors, trackers, alarms and locks. All these endpoints are at risk of cyber threats, and are part of a digital ecosystem that businesses must protect.
Cyber security has come a long way in recent years. Previously, each device was set up with its own antivirus software. These programs scanned the devices at regular intervals to check for viruses and other security threats. But what if the device was infected by a new kind of virus or the anti-virus software was out of date? If the security software couldn’t identify the virus from its database of possible threats, then it couldn’t do much to prevent a security breach.
Nowadays, businesses are taking a more holistic approach to cyber security. Given the vast number of endpoints, businesses need to make sure that connectivity is secure on any device. Our Endpoint Protection solution is based on unified threat management.
Machine learning technologies coupled with automation offer comprehensive anti-virus and anti-spyware protection on all devices. Threats are no longer identified by cross-referencing with a library of possible malware. Instead, devices are constantly monitored for any suspicious activity from a cloud-based system that is constantly updating itself based on insights from security experts and improvements in risk identification and mitigation.
Secure business connectivity made easy with SD-WAN
Protecting endpoints is a micro level perspective on cyber security, but businesses also need to consider the bigger picture when it comes to tackling digital security. The evolution of software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) comes in response to such needs.
SD-WAN is a virtual networking solution that uses software to program and manage the network. It offers a dynamic and effective way to configure networks, using a centralised console that can be accessed remotely. Software is used to define the best path for network traffic, making SD-WAN an agile solution to networking.
As with Endpoint Protection, SD-WAN takes advantage of automation and self-learning technologies. It offers full visibility into the business network, allowing technicians to get a complete picture of what is happening on that network.
With SD-WAN, different business locations are connected using a virtualised network overlay. Data can be securely shared from one endpoint to another using next generation encryption. In brief, next-gen encryption allows data to remain encrypted even when it is being processed in the cloud or by a third-party. With this type of built-in data encryption and SD-WAN, security is maintained even for employees signing into the company network remotely on their own device.
SEACOM’s cybersecurity solutions for your business
The size and scale of your business’ digital ecosystem will determine which security features are most appropriate. SEACOM Business offers Hosted Security that lets companies focus on other things while our security experts manage their cybersecurity requirements. Threat management that is customised to your business requirements helps companies to save time. Costs are reduced because the security solutions are tailored for specific needs, rather than having to pay for services that aren’t relevant or required.
SEACOM DDoS Protect is a fully-managed, automated solution for companies. Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are increasingly more common for large enterprises, and having adequate protection against these cyber threats will help to keep your digital operations up and running, particularly for essential devices such as servers.
DDoS attacks typically flood servers with malicious users, leading to system shut downs. Often, the end goal of such an attack is data theft or a disruption of business operations. This destabilises the performance of a company’s online infrastructure. As with our other cyber security solutions, DDoS Protect can be customised based on the unique design of your business network. It can help to ensure that your business and employees can securely connect on any device to your business network.
Connect your business and employees securely on any device
SEACOM Business’s advanced security solutions are designed to reduce network infrastructure risks, including those associated with multi-device connectivity. Our locally-based technical experts are there to help you streamline your company’s cybersecurity.
With a range of security solutions to suit the needs and size of your business, SEACOM Business has your back when it comes to keeping your business and employees securely connected on any device. For more information or to get a quote for our various cyber security solutions, email us at marketing@seacom.com or leave us a message.
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