February 13, 2023
SEACOM's cyber security services for enterprises
According to a recent report by Accenture, South Africa has the third-highest number of cybercrime victims in the world. These attacks cost the local economy around R2.2-billion every year. Every company needs to make IT security a priority, especially enterprises that store confidential information and highly valuable data.
South African enterprises need to implement detailed cyber security strategies and make use of various tools available to them. A successful cyber security strategy involves protecting your business from both external and internal threats, allowing you to be proactive about IT security, rather than just waiting for something bad to happen.
In addition, cyber security isn't a one-off purchase. It needs to be maintained and constantly updated as it is an ongoing process. Attacks are becoming more sophisticated, so the hardware and software used for protection need to be updated regularly.
Enterprises need to be proactive
Business leaders and information security teams need to take a proactive approach to cyber threats. This means actively researching security solutions and finding the right service providers that offer comprehensive and advanced security products. There are many different options out there, so find the right cyber security services for your needs and goals.
Every large company also needs a written cyber security policy that spells out employee responsibilities for IT protection, including passwords, emails, cloud storage, downloads, acceptable use and more.
The policy should be clear about what employees are allowed to do online and offer step-by-step processes for best practices. It should also include a list of prohibited activities that may result in disciplinary action or termination if an employee is found guilty of such misconduct.
SEACOM Business cyber security services for enterprises
SEACOM Business offers several security services to large companies and organisations in South Africa. These include the following:
1) SASE and zero-trust security - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is a modern way to secure the workforce; with security following the user, regardless of their location. It is a cloud-based architecture that securely connects users, systems and devices to applications anywhere in the world. It improves cloud application delivery, the user experience and the company’s security posture.
SASE adopts a zero-trust approach to network security, which is based on constant validation and authentication of users. Before any digital interaction takes place, users are required to authenticate themselves either via two-factor or multi-factor authentication. It's designed to protect digital environments by only giving access to verified users.
2) SIEM - Secure information and event management systems (SIEM) improves organisational efficiency and day-to-day cyber security. It offers advanced detection of unknown threats and provides visibility across the entire network. SIEM gives enterprises insight into what is happening on their networks, both in the cloud and on-premise.
3) DDoS Protect - Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks are becoming increasingly popular. Our DDoS Protect solution is a fully managed, automated solution that is continuously backed by global threat intelligence. We provide on-premise, in-cloud or hybrid prevention, mitigation and reporting, in real-time. It safeguards enterprise networks and servers from system overloads, hacks and takedown attempts.
4) Hosted security - This advanced solution for threat management is delivered through a next-generation firewall and uses cloud-based technology. It allows for effortless cloud security and is based on our award-winning UTM platform. Enterprises can opt for a hosted device or for managed security services.
5) Endpoint protection - All devices within the enterprise, including laptops, desktops, tablets and smartphones, need to be protected. This service is cloud-based and ensures that the latest versions of antivirus software and malware are installed on each endpoint device. It includes anti-spyware and firewall protection too. It allows enterprises to blacklist certain websites and applications, as well as mitigate targeted attacks on devices. The service is pre-configured with best practices which saves time during deployment.
6) Enhanced email - This cloud-based email archiving, antivirus and anti-spam solution enables business continuity. It protects against phishing attacks, spam, unsafe URLs and malicious attachments. All emails are archived in a secure data centre which helps with backup and recovery. It also enables communications to continue if there is a mail server outage or cyber attack. The archive storage is unlimited and the service includes rapid deployment, automatic upgrades and 24/7 support.
Choose SEACOM for cyber security
SEACOM Business is dedicated to helping enterprises protect their data and keep their systems running smoothly. We are committed to helping you prevent an array of of threats from taking place by providing regular updates to your systems, monitoring for unusual activity and responding quickly if something goes wrong. Our team of experts can also provide advice on how best to protect yourself against cyber attacks, such as ransomware, phishing scams, DDoS attacks and data breaches.
SEACOM Business has a team of professionals who can handle all your cyber security needs, from initial consultation and implementation to maintenance and upgrades for your business or organisation. For more information about our security services or to get a quote, email us at marketing@seacom.com or leave us a message.
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