Why your business needs enterprise and IT security solutions

Data is typically a company's most important asset; data breaches and cyber security are a perpetual concern. Changes in IT infrastructure have shaken up the business sector, especially considering the broad switch to working from home and employees using their personal devices. It is critical that businesses find an IT security solution that supports both remote work and dynamic digital environments.

Data security in the face of a constantly shifting threat landscape necessitates a flexible security solution tailored to a company's unique digital infrastructure. The quantity of cyberattacks is continually increasing and the sorts of threats are changing as well. Gone are the days when each device was loaded with a simple antivirus software. Today's businesses must adopt a more comprehensive approach to threat management.

The use of a unified threat management system to centralise control has become a business imperative. The networks, servers and devices of a company can be destabilised by malicious acts and user error. Enterprises and enterprises require an IT security solution that can monitor activities and respond to threats in real-time, preventing attacks. It makes good financial sense to prevent large-scale breaches and compliance issues, and investing in cybersecurity solutions will pay off in the long run.

Seacom Business offers DDoS Protect

A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is one of the most serious modern cyber security threats to business networks. A DDoS attack can bring large companies to their knees, including e-commerce sites, online streaming services and banks. When websites become inaccessible, it can result in a significant loss of revenue and result in serious reputational damage.

Customers demand assurances that their internet banking transactions are safe. If they are going to share their credit card information online, it's imperative that they are able to trust the e-commerce site.

During a DDoS attack, servers are inundated by malware or bots. Most sites can't handle such significant traffic levels, so regular users are denied access. It is impossible for the network to distinguish between legitimate and malicious users without DDoS protection. While IT staff try to isolate the problem and get the system back online, hackers can gain access to private data or disrupt services.

DDoS Protect is a security solution offered by Seacom Business that runs all traffic through a filter to distinguish legitimate users from malicious ones. Authentic users may continue interacting with the site or app without being interrupted. The main function of DDoS Protect is to prevent hostile network attacks, making it a critical IT security solution for businesses with large-scale digital operations.

Endpoint Protection from Seacom Business

The number of devices utilised by employees grows as companies increase in size. Modern businesses are filled with web-enabled devices, from voice-controlled digital assistants and desktops to laptops and printers. With each person using at least two devices to do their job, and the constant rise in Internet of Things-enabled sensors on production lines, these endpoints appear to be growing exponentially.

Enterprises must examine how to protect thousands of individual devices until the management of these various endpoints is tightly controlled and streamlined. Antivirus software was once meant to protect only one endpoint; it was installed on each device and updated on a regular basis to safeguard computers from new threats. This sort of security has a low level of visibility and leaves devices exposed to new types of viruses and malware.

Large companies wishing to streamline the security of multiple endpoints will find our Endpoint Protection to be the ideal solution. As a cloud-based software, it automatically updates itself as new threat management technologies become available.

Unlike standard antivirus software, Endpoint Protection can analyse suspicious activities using behavioural analysis, allowing it to autonomously detect and block previously unknown threats or virus variants. Endpoint Protection is scalable when new devices or endpoints are added and it protects the whole business network, including the cloud.

Seacom’s enhanced email protection

Small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMEs) may not require the same level of protection as larger companies. At Seacom Business, we recognize that various businesses require different IT security solutions and our team of technical experts is available to advise companies on the best options based on their specific requirements and budgets.

In general, SMEs rely heavily on email for communication. Our Enhanced Email is a security solution that helps SMEs protect themselves against email-based cyber attacks. Enhanced Email, like Endpoint Protection, is a cloud-based software with automatic upgrades.

Enhanced Email defends against spam, malware, ransomware and phishing threats using multi-layered scanning and machine learning. It provides comprehensive email visibility across a company's network, preventing unsolicited emails from reaching employees' inboxes.

Seacom Business has IT security solutions suited to your needs

Companies that do not address cyber security are putting themselves at considerable risk. If strict security measures are not in place, there is a high chance of becoming a victim of a security breach. Seacom Business offers various IT security solutions for your company, from large-scale threats like DDoS attacks to malware delivered as an email attachment.

For businesses seeking a comprehensive IT security solution, traditional antivirus solutions will no longer suffice. For more information or to get a quote for our range of cyber security solutions, email us at marketing@seacom.com or leave us a message.

Seacom owns Africa’s largest network of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure, including fibre optic networks and subsea cables. We offer a wide range of industry-leading scalable ICT solutions for large companies that operate throughout the region.

Seacom is privately owned - making it adaptable to the needs of the client. We are the preferred ICT and internet connectivity supplier for African enterprises. We can guarantee fast, reliable and secure internet and networking services at affordable prices.

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