Just as banks use multiple systems, alarms, ID Cards, CCTV, and vaults to protect their physical assets, taking a layered approach to security is an effective way of protecting your technology systems, users, and data.
Of course, there’s a little more to cyber-security than that, which is why our experienced teams of experts are on hand to work with you to navigate the complex challenge of keeping your organisation safe and secure.
Layers of Cyber Security
As more people work remotely, accessing services and data from a range of devices and locations, we need to be even smarter about how we manage security. With cyber threats evolving all the time, it’s crucial to stay one step ahead with a clear mitigation strategy, combined with the toolsets to detect and respond to any incident. That’s why we recommend a layered approach to cyber-security that covers your entire technology ecosystem end-to-end:
Device
Simple but effective security and malware protection add an extra layer of protection. Knowing what devices are on your network is crucial, and combining this with detection and response capabilities enhance device security even further.
Infrastructure
Actively monitoring and managing your infrastructure gives you the best opportunity to spot potential problems and address them quickly.
Network
Vital to highly connected modern workplaces. A secure, well-maintained network with policy-based management lets your people do their work effectively from wherever they are.
Perimeter/Firewall
The firewall is no longer your first line of protection. The perimeter has become wider now that organisations use more cloud services and increasing numbers of people access networks remotely. Is yours suitable for your organisation’s activities?
Service Providers
Ensure your service providers conform to the high standards you expect. For example, do they meet all the industry-standard accreditations? And are they capable of helping maintain and enhance your cyber-security?
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Find out more about how these layers impact your security posture and read our list of questions compiled by our experts to help you assess your security requirements.
Get the right protection for your organisation
We know that the level of protection and assurance your organisation needs depends on different factors – including what you do, how many people use your network, and the complexity of your systems. So, we take a deep dive into each of the layers outlined above and work with you to create an end-to-end cyber-security strategy that covers all your bases:
- Protect – Proactive prevention measures - from multi-factor authentication to protecting servers with next-generation anti-virus software.
- Identify – All the protection in the world won’t help if you can’t spot threats and vulnerabilities. After all, you don’t know what you don’t know. We can put in place measures to identify them quickly so that we can respond to them effectively.
- Respond – Once a threat is identified, a robust and rapid response is key to getting the best outcome. We’ll make sure you have both the tools and the resources to do just that.
- Safeguarding – Think of us as your cyber-security lifeguard. We can provide Safeguarding as a managed service, rolling out solutions, oversight and action across every layer of your security system, so your organisation is safe, secure and free to get on with what it does best.
And because there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, we work with a wide range of partners and solution providers to make sure we can tailor the perfect level of layered protection for your organisation and budget.
How do you know where your blind spots are?
We’ll provide you with an independent, trustworthy perspective on your existing security systems and any recommendations for improvement. We pride ourselves on developing strong relationships with our customers, so we’re able to have open and honest conversations with your best interests in mind.
We can carry out cyber audits and risk assessments using widely recognised cyber frameworks to help you understand your most significant risks and where you should focus your efforts. This objective review will allow us to create a strategic plan to strengthen your organisation’s security.
We’re Independently Assured
We work with an award-winning partner to carry out independent security audits, so you’re secure in the knowledge that the solutions we propose are genuinely in your best interest. They can also provide cyber essentials accreditations, penetration testing, and a 24/7 managed Security Operations Centre to support your ongoing cyber-security activity.
Why not start your Cyber Security journey right now?
As a Tier 1 Microsoft Partner, we help organisations using Microsoft 365 understand how secure their systems are. We can assess whether they need to take action to improve their system’s security and compare their security posture against baseline KPIs or their competitors.
If your organisation uses Microsoft 365, our team can run a Microsoft Secure Score assessment for you free of charge. It’s a great starting point on your journey to more effective security measures.
To find out your Secure Score, speak to our team today.
Why Circle?
When you work with us, you’ll get a team that puts you first. We work with you to find the best solution to match what you need now and to support your future goals by looking at your organisation as a whole.
The long and short of it is - is this the right solution for you? If not, then we will work together to create one. Where there’s a need, our Technical Architects and Account Management will become an extension of your team to create your long-term IT strategy and roadmap. We care about getting these things right for you. That means finding the solution that works best now and in the future.
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