Cyber Guys Auditing & Security Strategy
In today's digital age, cyber auditing and security strategy are crucial for small businesses. As more and more transactions and interactions occur online, the risk of cyber threats and attacks also increases. Small businesses may think they are not a target, but they are actually more vulnerable due to their limited resources and often inadequate security measures.
Implementing a thorough cyber auditing and security strategy can protect sensitive customer data, prevent financial losses, and safeguard the reputation of the business. By regularly assessing vulnerabilities, implementing strong security protocols, and staying up-to-date with the latest cyber threats, small businesses can mitigate risks and ensure a safe online environment for themselves and their customers.
With the right cyber auditing and security strategy in place, small businesses can focus on what really matters – their growth and success.
Cyber Risk is there, even if it’s not obvious
Cyber risk, at first glance, may not appear obvious to the untrained eye. The complexities of cyberspace pose a significant invisible threat, where one part of information security may be neglected in exchange for another, leaving the network still vulnerable. Unlike physical risks that are readily discernible, cyber risks lurk beneath the surface, often escaping detection until it's too late. The danger lies in the intricate networks we rely on daily, where the actions of a single individual or entity can have far-reaching consequences.
The true challenge lies not only in identifying these risks but also in staying vigilant and taking proactive steps to protect ourselves against the unseen dangers that exist in the cyber domain.
What is Cyber Auditing?
Cyber auditing is a critical process employed to assess and evaluate the security systems and controls of an organisation's digital infrastructure. It involves scrutinising the effectiveness of an organisation's cybersecurity measures, identifying vulnerabilities, and recommending necessary improvements to mitigate potential risks.
During a cyber audit, Cyber Guys will examine various aspects such as network security, data protection, access controls, incident response plans, and compliance with industry regulations. By conducting these audits, organisations can gain valuable insights into their cybersecurity posture and are given the tools to take proactive measures to strengthen their defence against potential cyber threats.
Why do I need a cyber security audit?
Identification of threats at work
Independent auditing helps uncover, recognise, avoid, and report potential threats that can compromise critical data in an organisation. This could malware, ransomware, data retention practices or legacy hardware no longer supported, and therefore could be a risk to your company. Having an expert recognise these threats could save you a lot of heart ache later on.
Threats aren’t always just malware
There is a common assumption that cyber security is just involved with computers. That is not the case at all - cyber security also encompases other areas - such as social engineering, workplace policies surrounding physical security, and other non-computer related aspects that may translate into a computer breach. It is important for users to be aware of risks that exist outside their computers, and could have wide-ranging implications that involve breached systems.
Being prepared to respond to a breach or disaster
Cyber Auditing also involves discovering how your company would respond to a cyber attack, virus or other data breach, and how to mitigate the impact of the breach until professional help can arrive. Stopping an attack is one thing, but knowing how to recover from it is an entirely new thing, which small businesses generally have never had to think about until now.
What does Cyber Guys do in an audit?
Depending on the scope of the project, Cyber Guys conducts a wholistic audit of every component of a comprehensive cyber security strategy that extend beyond just the technology. One size does not fit all, so we will cater each project depending on your business size, industry, current trends and your security standard of choice (or the ACSC Essential 8 if you don’t have one). We aren’t box tickers; we are professionals that provide true solutions to emerging threats.
We examine…
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In small to medium, and even larger businesses, the overwhelming majority of cyber incidents start with the people in the company. These usually are staff complying with social engineering schemes designed to trick their way into your network without the need to hack your network. We test the resilience of your staff to identify, block and report these schemes, and to raise awareness within your organisation.
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Not all threats are external - one of the biggest shortcomings of small businesses is neglecting their internal security and business processes to protect the information access of their employees. Another pitfall is not preparing for disasters and testing your resilience and disaster recovery plans. We go back to square one and ensure that your business processes are up to scratch against modern threats.
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Of course being a cyber security company, we look at how your computer systems operate, how secure they are, how frequently they get updated and how we can help better protect your information from not only cyber criminals, but also technology failures.
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Cyber security is an ever evolving field, and what may have been robust advice one week may not be the next. For the continued security of your business, you must regularly audit your systems and act on the advice. As independent experts in our field, we have no interest in making sales to you, so you can be sure that the advice you are given is in your interests without the threat of an ulterior profit-driven motive.
If you’re a small business, with 5-50 employees, you may benefit more from our…
Cyber Essentials Package
Get all the benefits of a cyber security audit, plus a dark web scan, ongoing employee training over 12 months, an onsite training seminar, monthly phishing simulations and a comprehensive report for your IT department to action.
Congratulations on taking that first step towards improving your business cyber security! We offer a free initial consultation to go through your business infrastructure to figure out if we are a good fit for working together. Send us a message, or give us a call!
Phone: (07) 3326 2373
Email: info@cyberguys.com.au