Security
Security as it relates to the technology environment tends to be something that small and medium sized business leaders are concerned about, but unfortunately, are not very knowledgeable about. There is a tendency to think in terms of ‘physical’ security – thinking that servers and data kept in the physical office are ’secure’ just because of their location.
The reality is that, if your business is connected to the Internet, your door could be wide open for all types of mischief. Yahoo mail, gmail, POP mail – all can be easily hacked. Your in-house Microsoft Exchange may not include any type of encryption, also leaving your Email unprotected.
A solid technology security environment starts with a comprehensive security strategy that addresses:
- Network Protection
- Safe Internet Usage – monitored, with certain sites off-limits
- Protection for your Servers
- Protection for your Desktops and Laptops
- Protect for your Business Applications
- Protection for your Data
- Ability to monitor and manage network devices centrally
Even with a strong security strategy, small and medium sized businesses often struggle with effective implementation and on-going maintenance. The ‘tyranny of the urgent’ often means that the basic blocking and tackling of protecting the environment gets left to the wayside while more pressing business technology issues are dealt with.
Accio can structure and manage a technology environment to ensure that security is implemented and kept up to date – allowing the business to focus on the value added business work without having to take time for infrastructure work.
