Network Security Solutions

What is network security?

Network security is the technologies and processes used to defend any network and network-accessible assets from cyberattacks. Every organisation – from large enterprises to the smallest of businesses, in every industry – requires network security to protect critical assets and infrastructure from unauthorised access and data loss.

Vulnerabilities exist everywhere, from applications and devices to users and data paths. For this reason, security defences must protect the many edges of the network and also inside the network, with a layered approach. Organisations should prioritise network security solutions that cover the multitude of threats, using a platform approach that favours automation and integration.

Why do you need network security?

Organisations and businesses today need to understand the importance of network security. A breach in network security can result in all types of irreparable harm, which is why organisations need to be educated and equipped with the right tools to prevent cyberattacks.

Organisations need to update their systems regularly, especially because hackers are constantly discovering new flaws to gain access to unauthorised networks. Cheeky Munkey can ensure your business is secure by implementing our advanced network security solutions.

Types of network security

Cloud-managed firewall

A resource that protects computers and systems against malware, including viruses, spyware and other harmful programs.

This should also be implemented across the organisation, and Cheeky Munkey assists with setting the relevant policies for defending businesses from malicious attacks. We also help clients in ensuring that security patches and updates are deployed across the network, to all devices in a controlled fashion. This enables all clients to have a secure configuration and set-up, with a set build for all devices.

Anti-malware

A resource that protects computers and systems against malware, including viruses, spyware and other harmful programs.

This should also be implemented across the organisation, and Cheeky Munkey assists with setting the relevant policies for defending businesses from malicious attacks. We also help clients in ensuring that security patches and updates are deployed across the network, to all devices in a controlled fashion. This enables all clients to have a secure configuration and set-up, with a set build for all devices.

Email security

Email gateways are the number one threat for a security breach. A recent report showed 18 million coronavirus scam emails were sent daily in April 2020. An email security application can help block these attacks and control what is sent out.

DR plan

An effective disaster recovery plan is also of paramount importance to an organisation. Part of this will require businesses to establish incident management and test an incident management plan at suitable intervals. This ensures that should there be an attack, such as the CryptoLocker attack, businesses have the capability to recover seamlessly. Any incidents such as this should also be reported to the police.

What are the benefits of network security?

Keep your data protected with high-quality network security

Prevent expensive downtime or missed opportunities as a result of data loss or breaches

Stay credible and avoid facing reputational damage that can result from a network security breach

Stay financially stable, without being impacted by significant fines for data loss under GDPR regulations

Why choose Cheeky Munkey as your network security provider?

We’ve been protecting clients’ networks for years now. And in that time, we’ve seen – and dealt with – all manner of issues. So your business will benefit from years of accumulated experience.

That’s one reason why we fix the majority of clients’ IT problems within as little as 10 minutes. We troubleshoot remotely to begin with, but needless to say, if the issue needs closer examination, we’ll get on the road immediately.

But we do prefer to be proactive, wherever possible, rather than fixing issues once they’ve arisen. That’s why we offer network monitoring and maintenance as part of our IT support and security bundles. Knowing how costly any downtime can be for your business, we do everything we can to prevent it from happening in the first place. That’s just one of the reasons why we conduct full IT audits: to uncover where vulnerabilities may lie and suggest ways to strengthen your systems (including networks).

But even outside of audits, we dedicate time to getting to know your business and building personal relationships with you. That way, we gain a much better understanding of your IT systems, what you need from them and what they help you do. Equipped with that knowledge, we can offer much more customised advice on the network security measures you need in place.